Bossier Parish Sex Offender Registry

Search registered sex offenders in Bossier Parish through the Louisiana State Police registry or by contacting Sheriff Julian Whittington's office in Benton. Bossier Parish borders Caddo Parish and includes Bossier City, one of the largest cities in northwest Louisiana. This page covers how to find offenders, how registration works locally, and what the law requires of people who must register in the parish.

Bossier Parish Sex Offender Registry Search

Bossier Parish does not operate its own standalone sex offender search portal. The primary search tool is the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry. This database covers all 64 Louisiana parishes and is updated as registrations are processed. You can search by first name, last name, ZIP code, or street address. A map view is also available so you can see registered offenders within a set distance from any address in the parish, including Bossier City or areas near the Caddo Parish border.

The search on the LSP site is free. You do not need to create an account or provide your own personal information to use it. Results show the offender's name, current address, tier level, registration status, offense, and a photo when one is available. If a result shows an address outside Bossier Parish, it may mean the offender has moved or that their record has not yet been updated.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office website provides direct contact information for the office and may post public safety announcements related to offender registration compliance. For specific questions about an individual's registration status in the parish, call the sheriff's office at 318-965-2203.

The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office website is the primary local contact point for residents with questions about sex offender registration in the parish.

Bossier City has its own police department at 620 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71171, reachable at 318-741-8611. Offenders who live or work within Bossier City limits must register with the Bossier City Police Department in addition to the parish sheriff and the state police. This is a three-part registration requirement. Failing to complete any one of the three is a separate violation under Louisiana law.

Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office Contact and Registration

Sheriff Julian Whittington oversees the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, which handles all local sex offender registrations for the parish. The office is located at 204 Burt Blvd., Benton, LA 71006. The main phone number is 318-965-2203, and the fax is 318-965-9737. All offenders who live, work, or attend school in Bossier Parish must report to this office as part of their registration, regardless of whether they also register with Bossier City Police or any other local department.

When a person first moves to Bossier Parish or is released from custody with a sex offense conviction, they have 3 business days to appear at the sheriff's office and complete registration. They must bring valid identification, current address information, and employment or school details if applicable. Any time one of those details changes, such as a new home address, a new job, or a new vehicle, they must report the change within 3 business days. This window does not extend over weekends or holidays, so timing matters.

The Louisiana State Police registry is updated based on what local sheriffs and police departments report. Registrations processed at the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office flow into the state database once confirmed.

The state LSP registry page is the main search tool for residents looking up sex offenders in Bossier Parish, since the parish does not operate its own separate portal.

Offenders who live near the Caddo Parish border may have connections to both sheriffs' offices. Bossier Parish and Caddo Parish share a border along the Red River, and Bossier City sits directly across the river from Shreveport. If an offender works in Shreveport but lives in Bossier City, they may need to register in both jurisdictions. The state police can clarify which registrations apply in a specific case by calling 1-800-858-0551.

Sex Offender Registration Laws Covering Bossier Parish

Louisiana's sex offender registration program starts with RS 15:540, which defines the legal scope of who must register, how long they must do so, and what happens if they fail to comply. Anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense in Louisiana must register. This includes people convicted in other states who later move to Louisiana. The law applies regardless of when the conviction occurred, how long ago the person served their sentence, or whether they have since completed probation or parole.

The tier system determines how long registration lasts and how often a registrant must check in. Tier I offenders check in with their registration office once per year. They stay on the registry for 15 years. Tier II offenders check in every six months and stay on the list for 25 years. Tier III offenders, who have the most serious convictions, must check in every 90 days and remain on the registry for life. The court assigns the tier at sentencing, and it does not change automatically. A registrant who wants to petition for a tier change must go through a court process, and not all offenses qualify.

Under RS 15:541, the definitions section of the registration law sets out what types of offenses trigger the requirement. The statute is detailed and includes a wide range of crimes. If you are unsure whether a specific offense requires registration, the Louisiana State Police hotline at 1-800-858-0551 can help you find out. The hotline is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT.

Failing to register or failing to keep a registration current is a felony under Louisiana law. Each missed check-in or each unreported address change is a separate offense. Penalties can include prison time, fines, and an extended registration period. Law enforcement in Bossier Parish, including the sheriff's office and Bossier City Police, actively monitor compliance. Under RS 15:542, offenders must also notify authorities of online identifiers, including email addresses and social media accounts.

What Bossier Parish Registry Profiles Show

Each profile in the state registry contains the registered person's full legal name, current home address, employer or school information if required, a photograph, the offense they were convicted of, their tier classification, and their current compliance status. Some profiles also list vehicle information. The address on file is what the offender reported during their last registration check-in. If it appears outdated, report it to the sheriff's office at 318-965-2203 or to the state police.

Profiles do not show future whereabouts or travel plans. They reflect what was on file at the time the database was last updated. If you are checking on a specific person and the result shows them in a different parish, they may have moved and updated their registration, or they may not have updated it yet. Either way, you can call the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office to ask whether that person is currently registered in the parish.

The registry does not include people who have been acquitted, whose charges were dropped, or who were convicted of offenses that do not require registration. Not every arrest or criminal conviction results in registry placement. If a person is on the registry, it means a court has imposed the registration requirement as part of their sentence or by law.

Reporting Bossier Parish Sex Offender Violations

If you believe a registered sex offender in Bossier Parish is not in compliance, you can report it in several ways. Call the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office at 318-965-2203 during regular business hours. You can also call the Louisiana State Police sex offender registry hotline at 1-800-858-0551, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CDT. For emergencies, call 911.

A non-compliance concern might include a registered offender who has moved without updating their address, who has taken a job near a school or childcare facility in violation of residency or proximity rules, or who appears to have left the parish without updating the registry. You do not need proof to make a report. Law enforcement will investigate and determine whether a violation has occurred. Reports can be made anonymously if you prefer not to give your name.

The Louisiana Department of Corrections sex offender registry page also provides information on how the DOC coordinates with local sheriffs when an offender is released from state custody into Bossier Parish.

The DOC's registry page explains the process by which local sheriff offices, including Bossier Parish, are notified before a registered sex offender is released from state prison into their jurisdiction.

Nearby Parishes

These parishes border or sit near Bossier Parish. Offenders near parish lines may register in more than one jurisdiction.