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The website lays out the use of force policy changes, body camera and open dialog initiative, and more - and it is open to anyone and everyone who wants to check it out.

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond admits he made mistakes in how he handled the case of Tommie McGlothen Jr. who died while in police custody. Raymond has told the Shreveport City Council "I absolutely made mistakes in this investigation. I should have put the officers on leave earlier.

SPD Chief Ben Raymond says "...they're being investigated. And if they need to be arrested, they'll be arrested."

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond talks to about the possibility of major cuts to the SPD in the wake of the quarantine-caused economic downturn.

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond talks about updated quarantine rules for the city, how they affect city businesses and how his department will enforce them.

Police Chief Ben Raymond talks about his department's newly formed "task force," whose job it is to enforce the Governor's Coronavirus social-limiting mandates.

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond issues a warning to local businesses and residents.

Chief Ben Raymond talks about the Stay-at-Home order given Sunday by Governor John Bel Edwards and how - and to what degree - the SPD will enforce the measure.

The past 10 years has seen a decline in serious crimes like, homicide, rape, armed robbery, assault, and battery. With a few spikes here and there the decline seems to be steady. Chief Ben Raymond joined the conversation on Robert & Erin and was very receptive to tough questions.

Shreveport City Councilman Grayson and SPD Chief Ben Raymond talk about the idea of converting the BHP Billiton building to a new Shreveport Police headquarters.