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Dequincy Lamond Jackson

HAMMOND- Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Daniel Edwards reports that the Criminal Investigations Division is looking for wanted suspect Dequincy Lamond Jackson.

Jackson, (b/m, DOB 8.9.80) with a last known address of 63152 Bennett Rd. Amite, La. is wanted by the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for Aggravated Burglary, Simple Burglary, Two counts Simple Battery and Failure to Appear for Domestic Abuse - Battery.
The sheriff’s office is asking anyone having information regarding the whereabouts of Jackson to please contact Crime Stoppers at 800.554.5245 or TPSO Det. Mike Moore, 985-748-3334.

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15475 Club Deluxe Rd., Hammond, LA
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DANIEL EDWARDS, Sheriff

Daniel Edwards, Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office

Welcome to the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s Office Website. Our goal is to be the best Sheriff’s Office in the state.

As your sheriff, it is my intention to provide the citizens of Tangipahoa Parish the information they need about the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. This website is very informative and I hope it helps you understand a little more about the work we do and the dedication and commitment of the men and women who serve our parish.

Daniel Edwards, Sheriff



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Audit Report

HAMMOND - Sheriff Daniel Edwards released the Audit Report for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009, prepared by the firm of Postlethwaite & Netterville, a regional accounting firm with significant expertise in governmental audits.

The Audit Report, which was filed with the Legislative Auditor on December 31, provided an Unqualified Opinion, the “gold standard” for auditing results, indicating the auditors found no significant deficiencies in the financial statements or accounting practices of the Sheriff’s Office. The auditors had no “findings” and no recommendations for improvement in financial reporting, internal controls or administration of federal programs. The Postlethwaite & Netterville audit compliance issues as well, and it verified that all standards of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget relating to federal programs administered by the Sheriff’s Office were complied with.

Over the course of the Fiscal Year, the audit found that Net Assets under the administration of the Sheriff increased 25.7%; total revenues increased 13.1%. Approximately 42% of the Sheriff’s Office revenues come from tax collections for ad valorem taxes in Tangipahoa Parish; another 6% comes from state and federal programs, and an additional 42% of the Sheriff’s Department revenue comes from charges for services, including commissions on judicial sales and prisoner housing. The remaining 10% is comprised of miscellaneous fees and other inter-governmental revenue.

At the conclusion of the Fiscal Year, the fund balance of the Sheriff’s Office stood at $4.9 million, an increase over the previous year of $1,257,400 which was the result of increased collections in ad valorem tax revenue. The auditor found that the fund balance was adequate for the current needs of the Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Edwards indicated that he was pleased with the Audit Report, offering congratulations to his Chief Financial Officer, Tonilyn Norris, CPA, and the accounting staff of the Sheriff’s Office. “We go to great pains to follow ‘best practices’ in our budgeting and accounting functions, and this Audit Report shows that our efforts are paying off”, Sheriff Edwards said when presenting the Audit Report.

New web system allows citizens to pay traffic fines and Property Tax payments online at Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office

Drivers unfortunate enough to receive a traffic ticket in Tangipahoa can now reach for the plastic and a computer when paying.

Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office recently announced an online payment option for most of the traffic citations it issues. Credit card or debit card payments can now be made over the Internet at www.tpso.org without leaving the comfort of home or office.

“This solution enhances the public’s access to the court, makes us available 24 hours a day, and greatly increases the court’s efficiency through the use of technology, all at no cost to the taxpayer. This represents all we hope to see in an effective judicial system.” Edwards states.

With the implementation of this service, Tangipahoa is keeping pace with the increasing trend towards online payments. Online bill payment has been steadily increasing and in the past year accounted for approximately 35 percent of all bills paid – compared to only 37 percent paid by check. Drivers receiving traffic tickets in Tangipahoa now have access to the same convenient method of payment they have grown used to for purchasing goods and services the internet has made available.

Although there are some tickets issued where a court appearance is mandated, on days when court is held most people showing up just want to pay their ticket and satisfy minor offenses like running a stop sign or not wearing a seat belt. This is a perfect way to do it without taking time off from work or losing time with family at home. “The online payment program provides much needed reduction in the court docket and foot traffic into the courthouse while bringing more revenue into the city. This is a real plus for the city, the court system and the offender. Everybody wins.” …Sheriff Daniel Edwards
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