Hammond Police Blotter Records

Hammond police blotter records come from the Hammond Police Department for incidents inside city limits and from the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office for parish-level activity. This page explains how to request incident reports, arrest logs, and public records from both agencies serving the Hammond area.

Hammond Police Department

The Hammond Police Department serves the incorporated city of Hammond, which is the parish seat of Tangipahoa Parish. The department is at 306 E. Charles Street, Hammond, LA 70401. The main line is 985-277-5700. For police blotter records and incident reports from inside city limits, contact the Records Division at that number or go in person during business hours.

Hammond sits near the junction of Interstate 12 and Interstate 55, making it a hub city for the north shore and eastern Louisiana. The police department handles a wide range of incidents, from residential calls and traffic accidents to commercial calls and criminal investigations. The blotter reflects that mix of activity.

The Louisiana State Police maintains statewide records that complement city-level blotter data. The LSP forms page at lsp.org/forms lists forms for state-level record requests, which are useful when you need criminal history information that goes beyond what the Hammond PD holds locally.

Both the Hammond Police Department and the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office maintain blotter and incident records for the Hammond area, covering city incidents and broader parish activity respectively.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office (TPSO) covers the entire parish, including areas outside Hammond's city limits. If you need records for an incident outside the city, or if you are looking for parish-level arrest and blotter data, the TPSO is the right agency. The office is at 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403. The main number is 985-345-6150. The website at tpso.org has records request forms and additional contact information.

The TPSO website at tpso.org has an online form for public records requests. The site also lists separate email contacts for different record types, which helps route your request to the right division faster. Checking the website before you submit can save time if you need a specific type of document that has a dedicated contact.

Standard Louisiana copy rates apply to TPSO records. Paper copies typically run from $0.25 to $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Ask the Records Division for a fee estimate when you submit. The agency has three business days to respond to a written request under La. R.S. § 44:32.

What the Hammond Police Blotter Includes

The Hammond police blotter covers arrests, traffic stops, accidents, calls for service, and other incidents logged by the police department during daily operations. Because Hammond is a college town and a regional commercial center, the blotter reflects a broad range of activity including incidents connected to Southeastern Louisiana University during the school year.

Under La. R.S. § 44:1, public records include any document made or kept by a public body in connection with public business. The blotter and individual incident reports kept by the Hammond PD and the TPSO fall under that definition. La. R.S. § 44:31 gives any adult the right to inspect or copy those records. Both agencies are required to respond to written requests within three business days under La. R.S. § 44:32.

Records connected to active criminal investigations may be withheld under La. R.S. § 44:3. If the agency denies your request, they must give you a written denial citing the specific legal reason. Juvenile records are not part of the public blotter and are protected separately. Any record involving a minor will be withheld regardless of case status.

Note: Arrest records and blotter entries are two different things. An arrest entry shows that someone was taken into custody. The court record shows what happened after the arrest. If you need both, you will need to request the blotter or incident report from the police agency and the court record from the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court separately.

Crash Reports in Hammond

Accidents in Hammond may be investigated by the Hammond Police Department, the TPSO, or the Louisiana State Police depending on where the crash occurred. Interstate crashes and some highway crashes are typically handled by State Police. City street crashes are usually worked by the Hammond PD.

Under La. R.S. § 32:398, Louisiana crash reports are available to involved parties and the public after the investigation is closed. For State Police crash reports, use the Traffic Records Unit at lsp.org. For city or parish reports, contact the Hammond PD at 985-277-5700 or the TPSO at 985-345-6150 to find out which agency holds the report and what the fee will be.

Hammond's position at the I-12 and I-55 interchange means there is significant through traffic from both corridors. Interstate crash reports from that area are almost always State Police records. If your crash happened on a local street or highway spur within the city, the Hammond PD is the more likely holder.

How to Submit a Public Records Request

For Hammond PD records, call 985-277-5700 and ask for the Records Division. They will tell you what to fill out, whether in-person or mail submission is required, and what the fee will be. Have the incident date, location, and case number ready. Walk-in requests are accepted at 306 E. Charles Street during business hours.

For TPSO records, visit tpso.org to use the online form. Fill it out with as much detail as you can. The site also lists specific email contacts for different record types, so check whether your request type has a dedicated email before sending to the general line. Alternatively, call 985-345-6150 to speak with someone before you submit. Written mail requests can be sent to 15475 Club Deluxe Road, Hammond, LA 70403.

Both agencies must respond within three business days. If they need more time, they must notify you. A denial must be in writing with a specific legal reason. The most common reason for denial is an active investigation under La. R.S. § 44:3. If that is cited, ask when the case is expected to close so you know when to re-request.

For statewide criminal history background checks, use the Louisiana State Police portal at lsp.org/services/background-checks/. That resource covers all Louisiana parishes, not just Tangipahoa, and is more complete than any local agency record for someone who may have been arrested in multiple parts of the state.

Court Records for Hammond Cases

Cases that go to court after an arrest in Hammond are handled by the 21st Judicial District Court, which covers Tangipahoa, St. Helena, and Washington parishes. The clerk of court maintains civil and criminal case files. If you want the court outcome of an arrest listed in the blotter, contact the Tangipahoa Parish Clerk of Court. That office is separate from the Hammond PD and the TPSO, so you may need to contact all three to get a full picture of an incident from arrest to disposition.

Nearby Cities

Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish and sits between New Orleans and Baton Rouge on the I-12 corridor.