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Mission

To provide safety services to both the citizens of the state and visitors to the state of Louisiana by upholding and enforcing the laws, administering regulatory programs, managing records, educating the public and managing emergencies, both directly and through interaction with other agencies. To be an organization that makes a difference, achieves excellence and a position of leadership. To act with integrity and professionalism maintaining an environment that is responsive to the needs of our personnel and the community. To provide essential public safety services efficiently and effectively through education, prevention and the use of technology.

Vision

Public Safety Services will be an organization that strives to achieve excellence and a position of leadership by being a diverse, professional, entrepreneurial organization capable of responding to an ever-changing environment. Public Safety Services will be driven by the desire to “make a positive difference” in the lives of Louisiana’s citizens and visitors to our state.

Philosophy

To effectively carry out the mission of Public Safety Services by committing to excellence, professionalism and quality in providing services to ensure the safest environment for Louisiana.

Goals

  • Devote all efforts and resources to provide all citizens of Louisiana with the highest quality service and protection.
  • Develop, implement and improve programs required by statutes, policies, rules and regulations.
  • Increase promotion of effectiveness, outcomes, planning and accountability within all agencies of Public Safety Services