SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – The Shreveport Police Officer’s Association filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city, the chief of police, and department leadership over forced overtime.
The union alleges the Shreveport Police Department violated Louisiana statute by requiring officers to work overtime under threat of punishment and disciplinary action.
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Staffing concerns cited in lawsuit
The lawsuit also states the department has been understaffed since 2019 and is currently 175 officers below its maximum staffing number…