(The Center Square) — At the start of the year, the Shreveport Police Department set goals within the 2025 operating budget plan, highlighting significant strides they plan to make by the end of the year.
While decreasing crime in Shreveport is the top priority for the department, there are other areas and technologies that will be a focus as well.
When examining goals related to reducing crime, the department aims to decrease the homicide rate by 20% compared to 2024 numbers. According to recent crime data, homicides have dropped 44% since last year. As of June 25, there were 16 reported homicides in Shreveport compared to 32 in 2024…