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The joint operation between the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Shreveport Police Department, scheduled to end on December 31, 2024, at 6:00 a.m., has increased law enforcement coverage in South Shreveport since its launch in October.

Through a memorandum of understanding, CPSO deputies have been authorized to patrol and respond to calls for service in designated areas of the city, including the southern portion of Bert Kouns from Hwy 80 (near I-20) to Ellerbe Road, ensuring 24/7 coverage throughout the operation.

From October 29 - December 20, CPSO has responded to 802 calls for service according to the 911 center. Preliminary operation statistics, covering the period from October 29 to December 6, yielded the following results:

Felony Arrests: 6

Misdemeanor Arrests: 23

Citations Issued: 9

Warnings Issued: 21

Crashes: 17

Self-Initiated Calls: 343

Citizen Assists: 15

Reports Filed: 116

Business Checks Conducted: 629

Residential Checks Conducted: 55

Area Checks (Subdivisions): 950

School Bus Stops Monitored: 21

Investigations Conducted: 79

Upon the conclusion of this operation, CPSO plans to implement similar efforts in other parts of the parish. Communities throughout the parish will be evaluated to address specific needs and to strengthen the law enforcement presence in targeted areas.

For questions regarding this press release, please contact Breck Scott