Marshal's Office

FBI Leadership Training

For Release: Immediately

For more information contact:

Marshal Jerry Denton (225) 978-9008

Media Advisory

Who:               The Denham Springs City Marshal

What:             Marshal certified at FBI Supervisor Leadership Institute

Why:               Marshal Jerry Denton successfully completed the Supervisor Leadership Institute co-sponsored by FBI –Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and Chief David McDavid – Zachary Police Department.

                        The Supervisor Leadership Institute focuses on key areas to help ensure the success of first-line supervisors and middle managers. Instructional staff includes command level law enforcement and government leaders with extensive leadership experiences who have a passion for teaching. Attendees were engaged in personality diagnostics, leadership case studies, mentoring, developing your people, performance management, risk management and leadership legacy.

Marshal Denton says “we are operating in the 21st century here in Livingston Parish. We did it by good common sense, applying a business-like approach and being a good steward of the resources given us to operate.”

I would like to express my appreciation of the people’s faith, trust and confidence in me. We work hard every day to repay that trust with integrity along with the honor and privilege that goes with public service. That end is better achieved through continuous training and education.

Please feel free to contact me if I can be of service to you or if you would like to know more about your Marshal’s office. 225-665-8568.

Deputy School Resource Liaison Officer

Safe Business Night

For Immediate Release

The Denham Springs Marshal’s office recently conducted a “Safe Business Night” operation, led by Marshal Jerry Denton and nine Deputy Marshals.

All businesses within the jurisdiction of the Marshal’s office were visited “after hours” by Deputy Marshals as a courtesy. This was done to ensure that every business was secured and no unwanted activity was present. Also, to help reduce unnecessary business cost due to theft, especially during this downturned economy. Hang tags were left for owners to inform them that an inspection had taken place. If any issues were observed, details were noted on the back of the hang tag. During the operation, five businesses were found to have unlocked front doors. These businesses were checked for any burglary activity, vandalism, and unauthorized persons on premises. The doors were secured and the owners were immediately notified by the 911 Communications Center. Marshal Jerry Denton hopes this service will discourage vandals and keep our citizens property safe from harm during the night. The Marshal states this is an on-going operation that will take place at unannounced intervals several times a year.