Chief Randy Dufrene
Chief Randy Dufrene, a lifelong resident of the Town of Livingston began protecting the residents as a part time officer in 1985 before being hired full time in January 1986. A few months later Chief Dufrene graduated from the LSU Police Academy. This led to “Officer” Dufrene patrolling the town streets for 18 years until being elected Chief of Police in September 2004.
In 2005 Chief Dufrene graduated from the inaugural class of Law Enforcement Executive Management Institute (LEEMI). Chief Dufrene is an active member of the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association and International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Dufrene holds title as Past President of Southeast Association of Chiefs of Police and active member of Livingston Parish Chiefs of Police Association.
Chief Dufrene has spent his life protecting the citizens of Livingston, the people he loves and respects, for the better part of 38 years. During his tenure he has seen policing change, some ways good and some ways not so good, but always has the safety of his guy’s and citizens his top priority. Chief Dufrene works hard to grow the police department and training opportunities for his officers. Knowledge and skills are the keys to ensure safety for our officers and citizens.
Chief Dufrene spent his childhood in Holden, graduated as a Holden Rocket in 1979. Shortly after graduating he moved to Livingston and in 1987 married Vicki Sparks and they welcomed one son, Randy Dufrene Jr (RJ). The next time you see Chief Dufrene riding his big orange tractor and lawnmower around town, stop him, he might just cut your grass.
LT. Blain Herring
Lieutenant Blain Herring, a native of the Town of Livingston, started his public safety career in October of 2008 as a career firefighter for the Town of Independence, La while actively volunteering for the Town of Livingston Fire Department. In 2009 Lt. Herring Started with the Town of Livingston Police Department as a Volunteer/Reserve Officer. Although Lt. Herring loved working for the Town of Independence as a firefighter, his overwhelming love for Law Enforcement and serving his hometown took over.
In February of 2012 Lt. Herring accepted a fulltime position as a Patrol Officer for the Town of Livingston Police Department and in October of 2012 Lt Herring Graduated the Capital Area Regional Training Academy. Lt. Herring’s current role within the agency is to conduct major investigations and supervise day-to-day operations. Lt. Herring is also still an active Volunteer with the Town of Livingston Fire Department. Lt. Herring loves his family, God, anything outdoors, and his town. Lt. Herring enjoys meeting new people in town, so if you see him out and about, please introduce yourself.
Ofc. Nick Lecroy
Officer Nick Lecroy has been a vital part of the Livingston Police Department for over 14 years. As a Livingston Native and Doyle graduate Officer Lecroy is as local as it gets. It could be said, " When you serve the town you grew up in and raising your own children in it becomes a little more personal". Officer Lecroy started his career in Livingston on the day shift but over the last 7-8 years has grown to love the night shift and the work it brings. Officer Lecroy is our Leason with the District Attorney's Office and Louisiana State Crime Lab, he also over sees all evidence. When Officer Lecroy is not crime fighting on the streets of Livingston, he enjoys spending time with his wife and boys as well as cheering on those LSU Tigers.
Ofc. Chris Wadsworth
Officer Chris Wadsworth has been with Livingston Police Department since early 2022. Prior to Officer Wadsworth coming to our Town, he worked with the Hammond Police Department as well as Probation and Parole. Officer Wadsworth brings a wealth of knowledge to our department with a passion for Public Relations. Officer Wadsworth is our go to Traffic Officer when it comes to enforcement and crashes as well as our Leason to the Juvenile Court System when our next generation needs mentorship. With a true passion for serving the residence of our town and giving back to the community Officer Wadsworth takes extreme pride in our social media and community events. Since arriving at Livingston Police Department Officer Wadsworth has orchestrated fundraisers for Autism Awareness and Breast cancer raising over $30,000 in two years for local non-profit organizations. It is also not uncommon to find him and his K9 partner Aja in our schools doing a demonstration or just hanging out with the kids.
Uniform Patrol
Ofc. Nick Lecroy
Ofc. Chris Wadsworth & K9 AJA
Ofc. John Irwin
Ofc. Joe Babin
Res. Ofc. Bruce Green
Res. Ofc. Jason Polo