BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) – On May 7, the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office (BPSO) released updated crime statistics for the unincorporated areas of Bossier Parish through April 30, 2025.
This highlights several promising developments in the parish’s public safety landscape and reinforces its reputation as one of the safest and fastest growing communities in Louisiana.
Sheriff Julian Whittington credited proactive policing strategies as well as community partnerships for the positive results.
According to the report, Bossier Parish has seen:
- Zero homicides
- Zero robberies
- Violent crime index remains stable, showing a modest 3% increase, primarily attributed to slight upticks in assault and intimidation cases
- Property Crimes: Down 13%
- Auto Theft: Down 64%
- General Theft: Down 5%
- Burglary: Down 29%
- Rape Reports: Down 6%
This forward-leaning strategy has led to the creation of specialized units targeting specific criminal threats. These units are tasked with identifying and arresting child molesters, sex offenders, drunk drivers, and drug violators reflecting a zero-tolerance policy toward such crimes. Continuous investigations, surveillance, and community outreach help to deter crime before it occurs…