On Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, Lake Charles Police Chief Shawn Caldwell was joined by Lake Charles Mayor Marshall Simien, members of the Lake Charles City Council, City Administration, LCPD personnel, and community partners to cut the ribbon on a brand-new building that now houses the department’s Investigation’s Bureau.
Located at 1028 Enterprise Blvd., the building is home to the department’s Investigations, Identification/Evidence, and Records Divisions. The completion of this project marks a milestone in the Department’s ongoing recovery from Hurricanes Laura and Delta in 2020 as the former building housing these divisions was damaged beyond repair.
“This is a big day for our department,” said Chief Shawn Caldwell. “The men and women of the Lake Charles Police Department have worked through some less-than-ideal conditions over the past five years, but they have never wavered. I am truly humbled by and proud of the resilience shown by our officers and support staff as they’ve worked from temporary locations, staying diligent in their pursuit of answering the call to serve our community.”
As a result of Hurricanes Laura and Delta, several key assets, including the former Investigations Building and Training Building, had to be demolished. Work is nearing completion on the new home of the Training Division located on Common Street.
"I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the employees of the Lake Charles Police Department, especially those in the Investigations, Evidence and Records Divisions who have worked tirelessly in smaller, temporary spaces, for the past five years,” added Mayor Marshall Simien. “You never missed a beat and your dedication ensured that investigations continued, bringing closure to families during some of their most difficult times. That unwavering commitment speaks volumes about your professionalism and your heart for this community.”
FEMA has obligated funds for the reconstruction of this building at a 90 percent cost-share.
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For more information, call (337) 491-1311.