Access Hammond Arrest Records
Hammond arrest records are kept by the Hammond Police Department and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The city has its own police force and a city jail, making it one of the more self-contained law enforcement setups in the region. For major criminal matters and parish-wide detention, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office also plays a role. This page covers how to find Hammond arrest records online, which agencies to contact, and what your rights are when requesting public records in Louisiana.
Hammond Quick Facts
Hammond Police Department
The Hammond Police Department is at 120 S. Oak St., Hammond, Louisiana. Chief Edwin Bergeron Jr. leads the department. You can reach the chief's office at (985) 277-5750 or by email at bergeron_ej@hammond.org. The department's website is at hammond.org/departments/police. This is the primary law enforcement agency for all calls and incidents within Hammond city limits. All arrest records from city police activity are maintained by this department.
The Hammond Police Department operates several specialized divisions. Each handles a different aspect of law enforcement or records work. Below are the main division phone numbers:
- Admin: (985) 277-5748
- Communications: (985) 277-5720
- Corrections: (985) 277-5735
- Criminal Investigations: (985) 277-5743
- Evidence: (985) 277-5763
- Records: (985) 277-5716
- Traffic: (985) 277-5737
For public records requests, the Records Unit at (985) 277-5716 is the right contact. The main department line is (985) 277-5700. Written requests for arrest reports and incident documents should be directed to the Records Unit. Hammond has its own city jail at 120 S. Oak St., which means arrests made by city officers can result in detention right at the department's facility.
The Hammond Police Department website at hammond.org provides department information, division contacts, and public records resources.
The HPD website covers all department divisions and is the main public portal for city police arrest records and law enforcement information in Hammond.
Hammond Police Divisions and Records
The Hammond Police Department's Divisions page at hammond.org/departments/police/divisions lists all department units and the staff that lead them. This page is helpful when you are trying to figure out which division to contact for a specific type of record or matter. The Corrections Division is at the city jail location and handles detention for city-level arrests. The Records Unit handles public document requests and can provide copies of arrest reports and incident records.
Arrest records held by the Hammond Police Department are public under LRS 44:3, which covers initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, and related documents. These are open to anyone who requests them. The Records Unit processes requests during normal business hours, and there may be fees for copies, though inspection is free under LRS 44:1.
The HPD Divisions page lists all units within the Hammond Police Department, including Records and Corrections, with contact details for each.
The Divisions page is the best starting point for identifying which unit to contact when requesting specific types of records from the Hammond Police Department.
Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, known as TPSO, handles parish-wide law enforcement and operates the Tangipahoa Parish jail. The TPSO is at 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403. You can reach them at (985) 748-3334. The website is at tpso.org. For serious criminal matters originating in Hammond, the TPSO often gets involved, particularly when cases move into the parish court system or require transfer to the parish detention facility.
The TPSO serves the entire Tangipahoa Parish, which includes Hammond and surrounding communities. When arrests in Hammond result in felony charges or detention that exceeds city jail capacity, the TPSO takes over. Booking records generated at the parish jail are public under the same LRS 44:1 and LRS 44:3 framework that governs all Louisiana law enforcement records.
To request records from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office, contact the TPSO directly at (985) 748-3334 or visit them in person at 15475 Club Deluxe Road. Written requests should include the name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest, and the type of record you need. The TPSO must respond within three business days under LRS 44:1.
The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office website at tpso.org covers parish-wide law enforcement, the parish jail, and arrest record resources for the Hammond area.
The TPSO site provides contact information, division details, and public record resources for Tangipahoa Parish, including cases originating from Hammond.
Searching Hammond Arrest Records Online
For online inmate and arrest data in Tangipahoa Parish, start with the TPSO website at tpso.org, which may provide inmate lookup tools and recent arrest information. The VINE system at vinelink.vineapps.com also provides statewide inmate tracking and custody alerts for Louisiana. You can register for free to get notifications when an inmate's custody status changes. Registration is anonymous and you choose whether to receive alerts by phone, text, or email.
For the Hammond Police Department's city jail records, the Records Unit at (985) 277-5716 is your main point of contact. City-level records may not appear in a parish-wide online database, so calling the Records Unit directly is often the fastest way to check on a city arrest that has not yet moved to the parish system.
VINE's Louisiana portal at vinelink.vineapps.com connects to facilities across the state, including Tangipahoa Parish. If someone arrested in Hammond was transferred to the parish facility, the VINE system will reflect that transfer. You can also reach Louisiana VINE by phone through the statewide LAVNS system.
Note: City jail records at the Hammond city facility may not automatically sync with the broader VINE or parish inmate lookup systems, so calling the HPD Records Unit at (985) 277-5716 directly is the most reliable option for very recent city arrests.
Louisiana Public Records Rights
Any adult in Louisiana can request public records from a government agency under LRS 44:1. This applies to both the Hammond Police Department and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The agency must respond within three business days. If they need more time, they have to tell you in writing. If they deny your request, they must cite a specific statutory exemption.
Arrest records and booking sheets are public under LRS 44:3. This covers initial arrest reports, booking records, summons, citations, and bills of information. These records are open even while a case is active in the courts. The fact that someone has not been convicted does not make the arrest record private. The agency can charge for copies, but not for inspection.
If you want your own criminal history from the state, request it through the Louisiana State Police under LRS 15:588. The fee is around $46. The full statewide LACCH database is restricted under LRS 15:587, but local arrest records at the city and parish level remain fully public under LRS 44:3. If a record is wrongly withheld, you can pursue a mandamus action in district court to force disclosure.
Tangipahoa Parish Records
Hammond arrests that move beyond city-level processing flow through Tangipahoa Parish. For complete parish information on the sheriff's office, the parish jail, and all arrest record access points, visit the Tangipahoa Parish page on this site.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying Louisiana cities near Hammond with dedicated arrest records pages are listed below.