The Shreveport Police Department and the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office have shared details on their joint initiative to increase patrols and join forces to protect South Shreveport. The two agencies want to enhance security and safety in neighborhoods where resources are stretched thin.

“What we are looking at is the area of Burt Kouns, an industrial loop south away from the city starting at I 20 going all the way into Line Avenue Ellerbe area. So that area south of Burt Kouns will be patrolled now by the deputies,” said Corporal Chris Bordelon.

“This is a joint operation that Chief Smith and I have been discussing for quite some time on how we could partner and work together to make a difference and an impact on some of the crime in our, in our city,” Sheriff Henry Whitehorn.

Sheriff Whitehorn says residents can expect to see more deputies patrolling the streets. The increased patrols come at no additional cost to the city. “It’s going. It’s 24-7, so all 24 hours a day, we’re gonna have somebody in those particular areas,” he explained.

CPSO will “be responsible for the deputies that are out there working. We’re not asking the city to reimburse us. We’re not asking for any overtime. We’re gonna take care of all of our personnel,” Whitehorn added.

Officials say this partnership is just the beginning and hope it can become a solution to making South Shreveport a safer place.

“This is about making our parish and communities safe. And so if somebody else need help, we’re gonna be there to help them,” Whitehorn concluded.