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EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP. PROVEN PUBLIC SERVICE.
Alfred “Al” Carter, Jr. brings more than 30 years of law-enforcement, public-safety, administrative, and community-leadership experience. His career spans police command, corrections, investigations, emergency response, officer training, institutional security, policy development, and public-sector management.
LAW-ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP
LAW-ENFORCEMENT LEADERSHIP
Al served as Director of University Police at Nicholls State University, where he led patrol, investigations, emergency response, crime prevention, personnel supervision, budgeting, and departmental operations.
Previously, he served as Chief of System Campus Police at Delgado Community College, directing police and security services across four locations. He advanced through frontline and supervisory positions before being appointed to systemwide command.
Al also served with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office as a Captain and Director of the Work Release Center and as a Lieutenant and Assistant Director/Warden. His responsibilities included facility security, staffing, incident response, policy enforcement, fiscal administration, personnel supervision, and operational accountability.
He additionally served as a reserve police officer, administrative officer, and field training officer with the New Orleans Police Department.
Al Carter serving in leadership at Delgado Community College.
TRAINING, INVESTIGATIONS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
TRAINING, INVESTIGATIONS, AND ACCOUNTABILITY
As an instructor with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Academy, Al trained law-enforcement officers in community-oriented policing, police-minority relations, and effective communication.
His professional background also includes conducting sensitive investigations, developing institutional policies and procedures, improving accountability systems, coordinating emergency responses, and delivering safety and compliance training.
Al Carter being sworn in as a member of the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District.
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SERVICE
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Al serves as a member of the North Lafourche Conservation, Levee and Drainage District.
Al served on the City of Thibodaux Housing Authority from 2014 to 2022 and served as chairman from 2016 to 2020.
Al also served on the Lafourche Parish Head Start Policy Council from 2003 to 2005, including service as chairman from 2004 to 2005.
His additional public service includes participation on local and statewide boards, commissions, and councils addressing public safety, juvenile justice, family well-being, infrastructure, drainage, flood protection, and emergency readiness.
STATE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
STATE GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Al currently serves as Confidential Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of the Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice. He supports executive oversight of security, policy, operations, and administrative matters within a statewide public-safety agency.
He also serves as a liaison with state government leaders and represents senior leadership on commissions, councils, and justice-policy bodies.
CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Al’s educational preparation includes:
A master’s degree in Justice Studies from the University of New Orleans
A master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University and A&M College
A master’s degree in Education from Nicholls State University
A bachelor’s degree in Communications from Southeastern Louisiana University
Doctoral study in Justice Studies at Louisiana State University New Orleans
Al holds Louisiana Level 1 POST certification, renewed in 2024. His specialized training includes:
Active-shooter response
Domestic violence
Effective communication
Emergency management
Human trafficking
Incident command
Protective orders
Sexual assault
Trauma-informed response
Workplace security
PREPARED TO SERVE
PREPARED TO SERVE
Al’s record demonstrates his ability to lead personnel, manage public resources, strengthen accountability, coordinate with courts and law-enforcement partners, and serve the community with professionalism and integrity.
He is prepared to bring that experience to the Thibodaux City Marshal’s Office.
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