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Aquaculture Division
The Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office has partnered with Operation Blessing and the New Orleans Mosquito & Termite Control Board. With the help of Operation Blessing, the Sheriff's Office was able to revive the Aquaculture Program to raise mosquito larvae-eating fish which the Termite & Mosquito Control Board utilizes to combat the insects and avert any potential health risks. The agency is targeting unattended swimming pools at storm-damaged homes. If you know of a pool or other stagnant water which needs attention, please contact the New Orleans Mosquito Control Board at 504-658-2400.
Court Services
The OPCSO provides court security for Criminal District Court and Municipal Court. Additionally, this department executes all writs, orders and processes of the Traffic, Municipal and Criminal courts.
Education Department
The Education Department of the OPCSO offers instructions in Literacy, Adult Basic Education, and G.E.D. The staff consists of full and part-time, degreed teachers.
Any inmate who is interested in entering the Education Program need only submit a request to join educational services. The inmate is tested for his/her grade level and is placed in the appropriate continuing education program. There are no other qualifications or criteria for participation in the program. Once in the program, inmates are placed on an assigned curriculum to prepare for G.E.D. testing. The OPCSO Education Department administered the first post-Katrina GED exam in Orleans Parish.
Food Services
The Food Services Department prepares three meals a day for inmates. Operating in an emergency, temporary kitchen, meals are delivered to the various buildings throughout the jail complex.
Internal Affairs DIvision
If you wish to file a confidential complaint against an employee of the Sheriff's Office you may do so by contacting the Internal Affairs Division either in person or by telephone. Internal Affairs is located at 2908 Gravier Street and the hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is 504-304-4692.
K-9 Unit
K-9 is a unit within the Special Operations Division. This unit consists of assault, tactical, and drug dogs which are trained daily in these various fields. This unit works often with the Tactical Unit which is a critical response team.
Medical Department
The Medical Department of the Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Office (OPCSO), is staffed with physicians and nurses on the premises 7 days a week. The Department is accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), and the American Correctional Association (ACA).
Upon admission, every inmate is screened by a medical professional. After this, inmates may request access to medical care by completing a sick call request form. Nurses visit each living area daily to deliver and pick up these forms. Then, they triage the request and, if indicated, a physician or dental appointment is scheduled. Treatment is usually delivered in-house, but if needed, it can also be delivered in hospital settings, after OPCSO physicians determine the need for a transfer.
An infectious disease specialist, who treats illnesses including but not limited to Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, is available in-house. An orthopedic surgeon is also part of the medical staff.
The OCPSO has a fully functional psychiatric unit staffed by 3 Board-certified psychiatrists.
A $3 co-pay fee is charged for every self-requested visit to the doctor or the dentist. A $2 co-pay fee is charged for prescriptions.
Mounted Unit
Motorcycle Unit
Prison Art Program
Reserves Division
Training Academy
