Department Philosophy

The Gretna Police Department provides police services by adhering to the community policing model and working in partnership with the community to solve mutually identified problems. While engaged with, and aware of the concerns of the community the Department works to provide efficient, effective and courteous police service that promotes public safety, protects the rights of all citizens, and improves the quality of life in Gretna while upholding the highest standards of the law enforcement profession.