Shreveport, La — Today, Chief Wayne Smith presented the Shreveport Police Department’s 2024 year-end crime report, revealing significant reductions across multiple crime categories citywide. While expressing optimism about the progress, Chief Smith emphasized the need to continue building on this momentum, acknowledging that much work remains.
Chief Smith credited a five-tiered approach for the progress made in 2024. This approach, he explained, has been instrumental in shaping the department’s crime reduction efforts:
1. Dedicated Officers: The first line of defense in the fight against crime has been the tireless efforts of Shreveport’s officers, who continue to work daily to keep the community safe.
2. Thorough Investigations: The department’s investigators have played a pivotal role, following leads and resolving cases with diligence and expertise.
3. Community Involvement: The growing cooperation from Shreveport citizens has been invaluable. Residents have taken a stand, saying they are tired of crime, and have provided unprecedented levels of assistance to law enforcement efforts.
4. Partner Agency Collaboration: Strong partnerships with agencies such as the District Attorney’s Office, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, Shreveport City Marshal’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and Probation and Parole have been critical in tackling crime.
5. Advanced Technology: Cutting-edge tools, such as the Real-Time Crime Center with over 1,700 camera feeds, new records management systems, and innovative methods under New Age Policing, have been game-changers for public safety in Shreveport.
Chief Smith acknowledged that while the improvements in 2024 are promising, continued progress in 2025 will rely heavily on collaboration with the community and partner agencies.
He expressed gratitude for the collective efforts made so far and called on everyone in Shreveport to remain committed to making the city safer.
