Scott Police
Department
The Scott Police Department salutes the brave men and women that have served and continue to serve our country.
Our gratitude for the protection of our freedom and the sacrifices made is beyond words.
SCOTT POLICE DEPARTMENT MILITARY VETERANS
Assistant Chief
Orlando Calhoun
Assistant Chief Orlando Calhoun has served his country since his 17th birthday. He joined the United States Army Reserve while still a junior in high school and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri in July of 1986. He then completed his senior year of high school at Northside High School and upon graduation, returned to Fort Leonard Wood for Advanced Individual Training as a Combat Engineer.
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Assistant Chief Calhoun went on active duty in June of 1988 and was stationed in Fuerth, West Germany with the 1st Armored Division, 16th Engineer Battalion. After completing his two-year overseas tour, he was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana where he was assigned to the 588th Engineer Battalion.
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Shortly after his arrival in the United States, Assistant Chief Calhoun was overseas again, having deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Shield. In January of 1991, Operation Desert Shield transitioned into Operation Desert Storm and Assistant Chief Calhoun's unit was assigned the task of mobility/counter mobility with the 1st Infantry Division. The 588th Engineer Battalion’s primary mission was to clear obstacles laid out by the Iraqi Army and destroy abandoned/captured equipment and ordinance.
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Assistant Chief Calhoun was Honorably Discharged in June of 1992 with numerous commendations.
Sgt. Gary Nezat enlisted in the United States Army in December of 1995. Upon completion of Basic Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky, Sgt. Nezat continued to train at Fort Knox to become a Cavalry Scout.
Sgt. Nezat was then assigned to the Louisiana National Guard 256th Brigade Combat Team and was deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. During deployment, Sgt. Nezat served with the Scout Platoon, 2/156 Infantry.
While traveling in a convoy, Sgt. Nezat’s vehicle was attacked. As a result, Sgt. Nezat and other soldiers sustained injuries from shrapnel. Upon his recovery, Sgt. Nezat was presented with a Purple Heart Medal in addition to several other commendations.
Detective Brian Louviere
Detective Brian Louviere graduated from Cecilia High School in 1987 and joined the Navy in June of 1988.
During his first year he trained in the US Navy Nuclear Power Program as a Machinist Mate (in the Engineering field). In the latter part of 1989, MM3 Louviere was stationed aboard the USS Trippe (FF-1075) in the engine room. MM3 Louviere trained as Messenger of the Watch. Lower Level Watch, Upper Level Watch, Throttleman and Machinist Mate of the Watch.
During the next two years MM3 Louviere was promoted to MM2 and earned his Surface Warfare distinction. In January of 1992. USS Trippe, who was part of the Lincoln Battle Group, was scheduled to deploy to the Persian Gulf as part of the Gulf War, however USS Trippe was cancelled due to its age, so Trippe was assigned to drug operations in the Southern Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with The US Coast Guard, making ports in Cartagena, Columbia, Aruba, Barbados, Puerto Rico, Curacao, Guantamano Bay, Cuba and Bermuda. During this time Trippe traveled the Panama Canal, making port in Panama City, Panama and Manta, Ecuador. During this time Trippe crossed the Equator for the 1st time in its existence.
MM2(SW) Louviere made his final port call returning to home port on April 22, 1992 and completed his active duty service two weeks later. In November of 1992,
Officer Louviere joined the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office where he served for 23 1/2 year before joining the Scott Police Department in July of 2016.
Sgt. Gary Nezat
POFC Wade Virgen
POFC Wade Virgen is a 2020 graduate of Acadiana High School. That same year he joined the United States Army and was enlisted as a 91B - Mechanic. POFC Virgen received multiple ribbons and awards during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic. He began with the Scott Police Department in 2023 as a part of the patrol division. In 2025 he was assigned to Acadiana High School as a School Resource Officer .
POFC Benjamin Richard
POFC Benjamin Richard served in the US Army and the US Army reserves. POFC Richard joined the United States Army in 2004 and served until 2012. During his service he held multiple MOS and had multiple deployments to Afghanistan. He has been with the Scott Police Department since 2018, with a brief break in 2023. He came back to the Scott Police Department and was assigned as a School Resource Officer at Acadiana High School. He is a valuable asset to our police department, school and community.
POFC Colten Scarberry
POFC Colten Scarberry recently returned to The Scott Police Department . He enlisted in the United States Army in 2017 as Military Police. POFC Scarberry was injured in 2018 and received a medical discharge. The Scott Police Department sees POFC Scarberry as a valuable member of the department's patrol division.
Sgt. Chris Taylor
Sgt. Chris Taylor is a 2004 graduate of Acadiana High School. In 2007, Sgt. Taylor decided to join the United States Army and serve as a Military Police Officer.
Sgt. Taylor was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed to Afghanistan for 1 year. While stateside, Sgt. Taylor provided police protection for the residents of Fort Bragg in North Carolina. In 2012, he received an Honorable Discharge.
During his 4 years, Sgt. Taylor accumulated several honors including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Parachutist Badge.
POFC Barry Abshire
POFC Barry Abshire is a 2014 graduate of Cecilia High School. POFC Abshire joined the United States Marine Corps in July 2015 and graduated from the USMC School of Infantry in Camp Geiger, North Carolina. POFC Abshire returned to Louisiana and served as a reservist, stationed with the Fourth Marine Division, Bravo Company 1/23 in Bossier City, LA. POFC Abshire completed his service in 2020 as a Lance Corporal.
POFC Ronny Melancon
POFC Ronny Melancon in 2003-2007 Stationed at Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, LA with 4TH Marine Logistics Group as an admin clerk. She was assigned to the Staff Judge Advocate and Assisting in the processing administrative separations.
She was deployed in 2005, with 4TH Marine Logistics Group, to Korea in support of Ulchi Focus Lens. Ulchi Focus Lens was a combined Republic of Korea-U.S. military exercise designed to enhance the defensive capabilities and interoperability of the two nations' forces.
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In 2007-2010 she was stationed at Naval Air Station Atlanta with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron HMLA-773 Det A. She was listed as an Avionics technician. Performed avionics maintenance on AH-1 Super Cobras and UH-1N Huey Helicopters.
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In 2010 detachment in support of Mojave Viper. Mojave Viper was a pre-deployment training exercise held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California.
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Her final station was Warner Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA 2010.
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POFC Brandon Guillory
POFC Brandon Guillory graduated from Acadiana High School in 2016. He joined the United States Navy, served 4 years and was enlisted as Aviation Ordnanceman. During his service aboard the USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) ,in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, POFC Guillory earned multiple medals, awards, and qualifications throughout his enlistment, including the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist qualification. In June 2025, he was hired with the Scott Police Department and is a valuable part of our patrol division.