Police Department
The Westlake Police Department is committed to protecting life and property, building community trust, and delivering professional law enforcement services to all residents.
Chief of Police
Chris Wilrye
Biography
My proudest accomplishment is winning the confidence of my fellow citizens and securing my election as Westlake’s Chief of Police in November 2014, followed by my consecutive re-election in 2018 and 2022. After graduating Westlake High School, law enforcement became my professional focus. I graduated from the 77th Basic Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy and continue to pursue numerous training certifications while accumulating 21 years of law enforcement experience.
I am a recipient of Calcasieu Parish Police Officer’s Challenge Coin. July 2023 marked my swear in date as the 1st Vice President of the Chief of Police Association, securing my ability to host the 2024 summer conference where I was sworn in as President of the Louisiana Chiefs of Police Association.
I have been married to my wife Shelly for 7 years. Our children and grandchildren are part of this community. Being a third generation Westlake resident, community involvement is very important to me. I am an approachable and productive servant of Westlake.