SHREVEPORT, La. Thanks to a financial boost from business leaders, every Shreveport police officer on patrol, and other personnel who routinely interact with the public, will be wearing body cameras. We do hope that by the end of summer, when you speak to a police officer, that video will be recorded. And that will be a great tool for us, not only for criminal investigations, but as well as administrative investigations, Chief Ben Raymond said.
He announced Thursday the department has purchased 400 body cameras and related necessary equipment with the help of $200,000 in generous donations from Concerned Business People of Shreveport. The area s top McDonalds franchisee, Roy Griggs, lead that effort.
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Shreveport PD to start equipping officers with body cams this summer The Shreveport Police Department announced Wednesday, May 19, 2021 that it will equip its officers with body cameras by the end of July. (Source: KSLA) By Rachael Thomas | May 19, 2021 at 3:43 PM CDT - Updated May 20 at 12:30 PM
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The mayorâs office announced Wednesday, May 19 that the Shreveport Police Department will start equipping officers with body cameras this summer.
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âBody cameras will assist officer with evidence gathering and improve the publicâs trust in law enforcement. This will also serve as an integral tool to provide transparency and resolve allegations of misconduct,â said Mayor Adrian Perkins.