Baton Rouge constable criticizes lack of pay raises, questions whether race was a factor

Following Thursday’s announcement about plans to give Baton Rouge police major salary increases, Constable Terrica Williams is asking why her office wasn’t included — and is questioning if her race plays a role.

In an interview Friday, Williams said she thinks police deserve the raise, which will increase starting salaries from about $41,000 to $58,000.

But she was also quick to question why her office had its 2026 budget cut while police did not, and why her officers are not getting raises while police are…

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