The following government services help keep Baton Rouge and the downtown area safe and functioning throughout the year. Additionally, downtown has its own Police precinct (District 5), providing a base for police in the area to work and store equipment. Residents, visitors, and workers can always call 911 for emergencies.

Emergency Services

911

EBR Parish Sheriff’s Office (Non-Emergency)

Website

Main Office
8000 Jimmy Wedell
BR, LA 70807
389-5000

BR Fire Department (Non-Emergency)

Website

Main Office
8011 Merle Gustafson
BR, LA 70807
383-2100

COMMUNITY SERVICES
BR Police (Non-Emergency)

Website

Main Office:
9000 Airline Hwy
BR, LA 70815
389-2000

Downtown Office
201 Third St.
BR, LA 70801
389-3854

Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness

Website

3773 Harding Blvd.
BR, LA 70807
225-389-2100

EBR City-Parish Animal Control & Rescue Center

Website

2680 Progress Rd.
BR, LA 70807

225-774-7700