CHIEF  DOWNEY BLACK

Born: Monroe, Louisiana
31 years of law enforcement service
Appointed Chief of Police 2009
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law Enforcement,
Northeast Louisiana University
Master of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice,
Northeast Louisiana University

Message from the Chief:

Welcome to the Bastrop Police department's web site. The Bastrop Police Department consists of 39 dedicated professionals in the positions of Chief of Police, Assistant Chief, Captain, Sergeant, Corporal, Police Officer, Detective, Communication Officer, Corrections Officer, and Records Clerk. These officers are committed to providing a professional, efficient, and effective police department to the citizens of Bastrop.