Shreveport, LA – The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) and Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) have announced a series of new initiatives aimed at improving public safety and strengthening enforcement efforts across the city.
SPD will begin a citywide crackdown on loud music coming from vehicles. Under state law, it is illegal for music to be clearly audible from more than 50 feet away. Officers will be enforcing this regulation more aggressively in an effort to reduce noise disturbances in residential and commercial areas.
Increased patrols and surveillance are also planned for the downtown corridor, particularly the Texas Street and Spring Street area. SPD will deploy additional officers and trailer surveillance cameras in these high-traffic zones to deter criminal activity and support ongoing investigations during peek hours.
To further support these efforts, SPD has acquired 57 new vehicles— 46 2025 Ford Explorers and 11 Ford F-150 trucks—which will be distributed across various divisions within the department.
As part of its commitment to leveraging technology for crime prevention, SPD is installing both stationary and movable trailer-mounted surveillance cameras in public parks. These cameras will feed into the Real Time Crime Center, allowing for around-the-clock monitoring of public spaces.
The police department also plans to purchase three additional mobile trailer cameras, each costing between $30,000 and $40,000. Funding for these purchases will come from the public safety fund generated by school zone enforcement citations.
SPD will also begin enforcing newly adopted legislation aimed at addressing squatting in uninhabitable dwellings throughout the city. The new laws give officers greater authority to remove unauthorized occupants and secure abandoned properties.
Meanwhile, the Shreveport Fire Department has announced the temporary relocation of Engine 20 and Truck 20. A temporary fire station trailer will be installed to continue operations in the area while renovations are underway at Fire Station 20’s permanent facility.
City officials say these combined efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety, modernize emergency response, and ensure the wellbeing of Shreveport residents.
