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Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond has had to deal with a lot in his first 12 months "officially" on the job.

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond talks about Project Guardian and Operation Legend, a joint city, parish and federal effort to fight violent crime.

Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond talks about - and clarifies - a number of just implemented SPD policy changes.

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.