Shreveport Academy Graduates 96th Basic Training Class
New Shreveport police recruits completed training at the Shreveport Police Regional Training Academy during a Thursday morning ceremony.
Shreveport Law Enforcement News
For readers in Shreveport, this page covers department operations, federal agency activity, policy changes and accountability. Reporting follows how the law is enforced and the tools used to maintain order across the city.
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November 3, 2026
Shreveport Council Approves Police, Fire Pay RaiseThe raise takes effect in December and raises starting pay for police officers after academy graduation to $52,000.
October 30, 2026
Shreveport Police Arrest Man for Domestic ViolenceAuthorities apprehended a suspect following an alleged domestic assault on Highland Avenue.
October 29, 2026
Shreveport Police Lieutenants Cleared of Criminal ChargesThe Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office investigation found no criminal wrongdoing involving officers and private security work.
October 29, 2026
Shreveport Police Arrest Local Sex OffenderOfficers took Robert Williams into custody following a standoff at a residence on David Rains Road.
October 29, 2026
Shreveport Police Arrest 30 for Impaired DrivingThe Shreveport Police Department took 30 individuals into custody for impaired-driving offenses over a seven-day period.
October 26, 2026
Shreveport Police Officer Arrested for Public IntoxicationOfficer Kelvin Johnson faces charges after an incident in the Red River Entertainment District.
October 25, 2026
Reporters Win Emmy for Investigation into Vivian WarrantMadelyn Dupont and Johnette Magner earned recognition for their report on a fatal police operation.
October 20, 2026
Shreveport Police Arrest Man for Hospital BatteryA man was taken into custody after allegedly slapping a nurse at Willis-Knighton North Hospital.
October 14, 2026
Shreveport Police Cleared Two Lieutenants for DutyThe officers were previously placed on paid leave during an investigation into a private security business.
October 10, 2026
Shreveport Fatal Traffic Crashes Increased This YearThe city recorded 31 fatal collisions through September, marking a 29% rise compared to the same period in 2025.
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Reporting here centers on department operations, federal agency activity, accountability measures and the outcomes of enforcement efforts. This coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Shifts in technology and use-of-force policies shape the dialogue around modern policing in the area. Crime clearance rates and the allocation of public resources remain the subjects that recur most often in this reporting.