Nick Fontenot

Investigations Commander | Email

Fontenot has worked for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office over 20 years. He has spent the majority of his career in the Enforcement division, where he worked his way up through the ranks and was promoted to lieutenant. Fontenot has also worked as a captain in Corrections and Safe School.

Throughout his law enforcement career, he has attended many law enforcement related schools and seminars, specializing in leadership and defensive tactics. He is a graduate of the Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Academy with numerous hours of post certification training.

Investigations Division

Investigates any and all criminal matters
Interacts with and supports all other divisions within the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
Communicates and cooperates with prosecutors to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions
Establishes an open, honest, and informative dialogue with victims and survivors of crime
Detectives are available on a 24 hour a day / 7 days a week call-out schedule
Cooperates and assists other agencies as needed in matters of mutual concern