Shreveport Police Department swears in new officer, says goodbye to retiring superintendent

The Shreveport Police Department swore in a new addition to its police family. Jailer 1, Al’Kerione Johnson, was sworn in on Oct. 31 at the Shreveport Police Complex.


The department is very happy to have “Al” and are excited to see him grow in his new role as a public servant.

The same day was also bittersweet as the department said goodbye to Superintendent Joe Smith who’s served the city of Shreveport with compassion and integrity as a jailer for 29 years. He will be missed.

Congratulations on your retirement, sir.