Location:
901 Lakeshore Dr., 3rd Floor                                
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Mailing address:
Parish Government Building
1015 Pithon St.
P.O. Box 1583
Lake Charles, LA 70602

Phone: 337-721-3570

Email: communications@calcasieu.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Social Media Policy

At the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, we encourage open and respectful discussions on our social media platforms. However, to maintain a positive and constructive environment, we reserve the right to remove posts that violate our guidelines. The following are circumstances under which we may delete content:

1. Hate Speech & Discrimination – Posts containing threats, hate speech, discriminatory remarks, or any form of harassment based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, disability, or other protected categories.
2. Violence & Threats – Content that promotes or incites violence, self-harm, or harm toward others.
3. Misinformation & False Information – Posts spreading false or misleading information that could cause harm or confusion, including but not limited to public health, safety, and election integrity.
4. Spam & Promotional Content – Unsolicited advertisements, self-promotion, or excessive posting of repetitive content that disrupts discussions.
5. Profanity & Inappropriate Language – Use of vulgar, offensive, or obscene language, including sexually explicit content.
6. Privacy Violations – Posts sharing personal or confidential information without consent, including but not limited to addresses, phone numbers, or financial details.
7. Illegal Activity – Any content that promotes or discusses illegal activities, including drug use, fraud, or other unlawful conduct.
8. Off-Topic or Disruptive Behavior – Comments that derail discussions, spread unfounded conspiracy theories, or create an unproductive environment.
9. Impersonation & False Representation – Posts that falsely claim to represent another person, organization, or entity without authorization.
10. Copyright & Intellectual Property Violations – Unauthorized sharing of copyrighted material or intellectual property without proper attribution or rights.

Enforcement & Appeals

• Posts violating these guidelines will be removed without notice.
• Repeated violations may result in the user being blocked or banned from our platforms.
• If you believe your content was removed unfairly, you may contact thoefer@calcasieu.gov or jpbooth@calcasieu.gov for an appeal.