PUBLIC SAFETY
The City of Opelousas diligently works to protect its citizenry. Anyone needing to report a problem such as fire, medical emergency, criminal activity or accident, we ask that you please dial
911
All other questions or problems can be directed to the appropriate agency.
Opelousas Fire Department
Opelousas Fire Chief
1334 South Union Street
Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
Phone: 337-948-5210Business calls or non-emergency related calls: 337-948-2543 or 337-948-2542
Opelousas Police Department
350 North Court Street
Opelousas, Louisiana 70570
Phone: 337-948-2500Administrative and Records Office 337-948-2513
Other Agency Phone Numbers
National Domestic Violence / Abuse Hotline: 800-799-SAFE
Suicide and Crisis Center: 800-784-2433
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 337-594-2011
Recruits and trains community volunteers to be a powerful voice for all abused and neglected children in the court system. CASA volunteers work with the judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as appointed officers of the court to give special representation to abused children, ultimately seeing that the child is placed in a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.