A proud Mandeville, LA native, Lt. Carli Messina has served in law enforcement since 2008, and with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office since 2010. Over the course of her 17 year career, she dedicated 9 of those years to investigating crimes against children as a detective, work that shaped her commitment to justice and compassion. She holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Southeastern LA University. In 2021, she transitioned into her current role as Public Information Officer for the agency, where she found passion in bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. Known for her creative and often humorous approach to public engagement, Lt. Messina uses social media to educate, inform and unite. When she’s not behind the badge (or behind the posts), she’s a full time mom to two small kids navigating motherhood mayhem and law enforcement with grit and grace.