Captain Ansley Reed: Monroe’s First Black Police Officer

Have you ever heard of Capt. Ansley Reed? You should. He is known as Monroe's first black police officer. Mr. Reed grew up in Caldwell Parish and attended Southern University. During WWII he served in the South Pacific. After the war he studied at Robinson Business College in Monroe where he earned a degree in … Continue reading Captain Ansley Reed: Monroe’s First Black Police Officer →

Monroe Police Department

Last week, a patron donated this photograph to the library's collection: https://www.louisianadigitallibrary.org/islandora/object/oplib-pho%3A758 It shows the entire police department standing on the steps of the old Monroe City Hall. From the outfits, we think it dates to the 20's or 30's, possibly even as early as the late teens. No one is identified. Does it look … Continue reading Monroe Police Department →

The Officer Down Memorial Page

This website maintains a database of all known law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. Their names are on a memorial in Washington, D.C. Here are the Louisiana officers, arranged by their city or parish department: https://www.odmp.org/search/browse/louisiana Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office and Monroe City Police Department losses are listed here, along … Continue reading The Officer Down Memorial Page →