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The fire chief told the council the city received a permit for Fire Station 20 and moved staff in; one engine company is operating from the station while Truck 20 is still staged at Fire Station 22. Since moving into the temporary arrangement, the chief said crews made multiple runs from the North Market/temporary location and that the port tenants were informed of the change. The chief said a new truck would be picked up at the end of the week and that a firefighter volunteered to install a security camera at the temporary station.

Council members thanked staff for restoring operations and noted the visible presence of personnel. The chief also said the department encountered a recent apartment fire at a property described as \"19 o 1\" (transcript wording) and later said that property was under the control of a keeper that had been foreclosed on and that a sale was pending.

On Fire Station 8, council members asked whether water intrusion and possible mold were under control after recent rain. The fire chief said design work is nearly complete, staff are coordinating with the city attorney's office and engineering, and the issue will be addressed as quickly as possible; the chief said the work should not require city funds.

No formal motions or votes were taken. Councilmembers asked the fire department and public works to continue work on station repairs, share maps or supporting materials when possible, and provide updates on the vacant-property fires and station remediation.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Shreveport - Public Safety April 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City officials updated the council on several fire-department matters, including the return to service of Fire Station 20 and concerns about water intrusion at Fire Station 8 and recent fires at a property described as in foreclosure.","taxTitle","Shreveport City, Caddo Parish, Louisiana","taxId",3917,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6063280,"Council debates options after police operation finds RV used for illegal activity in Highland neighborhood",1134,2480,1136510,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3269841-a47f08074fcd8d5bef7d5992be9a2801&start=2&end=1136","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3269841-a47f08074fcd8d5bef7d5992be9a2801/thumbnail_2480.jpg","/articles/6063280/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Council-debates-options-after-police-operation-finds-RV-used-for-illegal-activity-in-Highland-neighborhood","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6063280-dd0dc043178080761a4647b745463b13/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204551&Signature=IC9iTFg6QSSiLxysdM3I3FnlZuiRHN7l3PusBv~n1U-vHJpze6XuU5EswNWnE6Fx8oHbucq81I37oy9UDIamfLPOaXr5HN-UePVE2yAgtpOfwI53nJIocYt0zTdCvZuMQe0DvlcwJl7UTmv18BO12ZO-Fc3QpNajzE3YAjwu5WWRHVdIFqYqZJ9bh9gmWUhlom~cHzR7dV2NLDJXDrPYN4h7mklP3GNy5ukOG0t93zE4sym2jz14Z~k848R-KJxKLMKEUiiW4WMvO9qPz8BW9M37wFRZxyi2r6vfOwEOmFcUxph~9RDYlQH7U4ZGp-CTSW2t4Ctogff4T4~C0DyVTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Shreveport City Council members discussed follow-up steps after a police operation in the Highland neighborhood that led officers to arrest seven people and identified a motor home repeatedly used for illegal activity on private property.

Police officials said about 30% of incidents reported in the operation came from the Highland area, which is why the department began concentrated enforcement there. The department also reported Hope Connections — a local outreach organization — was at the site offering services during the operation.

The discussion focused on what the city can do about the motor home. A police official said the vehicle could not be impounded because it was on private property. That official also relayed an email from a property-standards officer quoting the owner: \"I am not gonna spend $1,500 to get it out of my backyard.\" City counsel later said criminal charges could be pursued against a property owner who facilitates criminal activity on their property, adding that the attorney's office would review applicable state laws and that the council could ask staff to draft an ordinance if needed.

Councilman Butcher said criminal arrests do not solve the underlying problem of people who have no stable place to live. \"They're gonna get out, then they're gonna go right back into that same property because it's like a home to them,\" he said, calling for stronger enforcement tools and wraparound services. Police leaders acknowledged Hope Connections and outreach efforts were present during the operation but said many people decline offers of services.

Officials and councilmembers discussed noncriminal tools as well, including property-standards enforcement already applied to the site; staff said a property-standards tag had been placed and that 14 days had passed since the tag. Council members asked whether the city can board houses or otherwise secure a property at the owner's expense; city staff said the city can charge owners but often has difficulty recovering costs. The attorney's office suggested it could examine state law to determine whether criminal citations against owners are available and, if not, draft an ordinance to create additional enforcement authority.

Participants also discussed deterrence and monitoring: officials said bicycle units helped concentrate enforcement in the neighborhood, and a councilmember proposed placing camera trailers after operations as a deterrent. Police noted towing a large RV would require a heavy-impound tow and associated fees.

The council asked for follow-up from city staff and the attorney's office on possible legal options, collection of any owner charges, and continued coordination with outreach providers. No formal vote or ordinance was adopted during the discussion.","Shreveport City Council members discussed follow-up steps after a police operation in the Highland neighborhood that led officers to arrest seven people and identified a motor home repeatedly used for illegal activity on private property.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6063275,"Council hears update on proposed police substation at 8509; appraisal numbers under review",33,608580,642450,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3269841-a47f08074fcd8d5bef7d5992be9a2801&start=608&end=642","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3269841-a47f08074fcd8d5bef7d5992be9a2801/thumbnail_608580.jpg","/articles/6063275/Shreveport-City/Caddo-Parish/Louisiana/Council-hears-update-on-proposed-police-substation-at-8509-appraisal-numbers-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6063275-e58a4e2e059bb4c9b22c55c5c2f8551b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771204551&Signature=EmqTypBMkbuzeYrJosmnMEytYQB6GETTgyTOReLUW9MNcJTQWiTEcDqtwClhx9jLjTU1nrmraXBSL6d4nLnXYEE8TkzdOx8dHDbxqF2LY9CK8x~hvAcUqyKNGKDJKnAFE3NG6cZxSsHxYpTBywDKbPlZrMB9f4hfuwwGtRZe~iQ9yGoAJYHOj3ALAmHcTPfrxjHIhR7VyYz~f3JvGzjF9JVxSFz7Yr4BBwjoXZpfzZmdScvY2U6GjNVV0utozqy8tfyoxN7V67REwAx4EAS878caxsVk-Zmp0Yx5C69W-VByGY-4WM1pusm3KKCmg6S7mNi2k~FuvwZ5vt7mw239~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council members considered an update on a proposed police substation at 8509, where staff said the city is considering a contractual agreement that is pending an appraisal.

Councilwoman Taylor asked about appraisal amounts after staff said the first appraisal had come in at $1.425 million. Officials said an asking price of $1.675 million had been mentioned by the seller but that no appraisal had yet validated that figure. \"We don't know yet,\" staff said when asked whether $1.675 million is the property's appraised value.

City staff said the department relocated temporarily to the North Market area and that the transition there has been going well for officers. Officials said the temporary location has provided operational continuity while appraisal and contract steps continue for the 8509 site. No contract was executed during the meeting and councilmembers said they would not pay more than the city's appraisal without further justification or negotiation.","Officials updated the council on efforts to enter a contractual agreement for property at 8509 for a police substation, noting a prior appraisal of $1.425 million and an asking figure of $1.675 million that has not yet been appraised. The police have been operating temporarily out of North Market.","actionData","errors"]

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Fire Department reports Fire Station 20 back in service; council asks about Fire Station 8 flooding and vacant-property fires

Council debates options after police operation finds RV used for illegal activity in Highland neighborhood

Council hears update on proposed police substation at 8509; appraisal numbers under review