(The Center Square) — Entering commission meetings looked slightly different for residents attending this week after new security measures took effect in Government Plaza last Friday.
Security has heavily increased at the Government Plaza in downtown Shreveport. Some residents were met with metal detectors and name recordings, and their pictures were taken upon entering this week’s commission meeting. While Mayor Tom Arceneaux deemed the latest security increase necessary, some residents and commission members felt differently.
Commissioner John Atkins said he is concerned it could make things difficult for residents looking to attend public meetings…