Shreveport Police Cleared Two Lieutenants for Duty
The officers were previously placed on paid leave during an investigation into a private security business.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Shreveport Police cleared Lt. Mike Jones and Lt. Allison Azlin to return to duty following an investigation into their private business dealings. The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office concluded its review of the officers' company, finding the claims unfounded.
Why it matters
The investigation centered on a potential conflict of interest between the officers' employment at the police department and their management of a private security firm. Departmental policy requires specific authorization from the police chief for officers to operate private security services.
The Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office closed its criminal investigation into the officers as unfounded. A hearing before the Shreveport Fire and Police Civil Service Board is set for December 9.
The players
Mike Jones
He is a lieutenant with the Shreveport Police Department and a manager of a private security firm.
Allison Azlin
She is a lieutenant with the Shreveport Police Department and a co-manager of a private security firm.
Breka Peoples
She is a local individual who petitioned the civil service board to examine the officers' business activities.
Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office
This law enforcement agency conducted the criminal investigation into the officers' private business conflict.
Shreveport Fire and Police Civil Service Board
This local government body is responsible for oversight hearings regarding the conduct of emergency service personnel.
The details
Jones and Azlin are managers of Tactical Personal Security Solutions LLC, a firm they registered in November 2025 to provide executive protection. Breka Peoples requested that the local Civil Service Board review the business practices of the two officers.
Timeline
The officers registered their company in November 2025.
The department placed the lieutenants on paid leave in August 2026.
Shreveport police cleared the officers to return to work on October 14, 2026.
The Civil Service Board will hold a hearing on December 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Legal Context
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between professional departmental regulations and the outside business pursuits of law enforcement officers. This case follows the standard oversight procedures established by Shreveport Police Department general orders regarding authorization for private security work.
The return of the officers to active duty restores previous staffing levels for the Shreveport Police Department. Residents may continue to observe the ongoing review process through the upcoming public hearing scheduled by the Civil Service Board.
The takeaway
Maintaining clear boundaries between law enforcement duties and private business interests is essential for public transparency. Residents are encouraged to monitor upcoming Civil Service Board hearings to understand how local policy is applied to public officials.
What happens next
The Shreveport Fire and Police Civil Service Board is scheduled to hold a hearing regarding the officers' business practices on December 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Further reading
For more on how local police standards are managed, visit the Shreveport Law Enforcement page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTBS.
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