About Pat Farris

MARSHAL PAT FARRIS

Who I Am 

Protecting my community is a big passion of mine. Being 7th Ward Marshal for the past 5 years has truly been a blessing. I am a former navy veteran and now I work to serve the people of the seventh ward. We have accomplished a number of our goals in the past five years and I plan on continuing to make this office one of the best Marshal Offices in Louisiana. 

Strategies & Plans

When I was first elected, I promised to upgrade the office to make it more efficient. We have done that, and will continue to find new ways to improve and enhance the operations of the Marshal's Office. I will continue to keep up our warrant search program at no cost to taxpayers. This program allows my office to electronically search for those outstanding warrants and gather updated information on them, saving time and money. We have increased the number of security staff inside the courtroom, outside of the courtroom, in the hallways, and at the front entrance. We will continue to maintain decorum in the gathering areas and courtroom while ensuring the safety of everyone involved with our City Court. The office has been more equipped to respond to incidents as well as enhancing assistance to the public. I look forward to serving another term with the dedication and commitment to protect and serve the families and businesses of the Seventh Ward and Tangipahoa Parish.

Law Enforcement Experience 

  • Current Seventh Ward Marshal 
  • Former Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
  • Former Chief Deputy Marshal of Denham Springs 
  • Former Assistant Chief of Police in Ponchatoula 
  • Former Sheriff Deputy, Special Response Team Member, Detective, Operations Supervisor for the narcotics division, and Assistant Director of the sexual offender program at the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office 
  • 2019 Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year — Presented by the American Legion of Louisiana

Community Involvement 

  • Vice President and Former President of the Tangipahoa Parish SALT/TRIAD Board of Directors
  • Served on numerous non-profit community boards
  • Member of Louisiana City Marshals
  • Member of City Constables Association 
  • Member of Louisiana Sheriff's Association 
  • Member of the Rotary Club
  • Former Member of the International and Louisiana Associations of Chiefs of Police
  • Vice President Louisiana City Marshal and City Constable Association

Family and Personal 

  • Married to Tracy Dahmer Farris
  • Dad to two loving dogs
  • Member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church 
  • Registered Republican 
  • Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Government from Southeastern Louisana University 
  • U.S. Navy veteran deployed twice to Southeast Asia in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm 
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