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Shreveport police report 64 arrests in squatting enforcement; update relocation of stations and fingerprint services
Summary
Police Chief Smith told the Shreveport City Council that 64 people have been arrested under a recent anti‑squatting ordinance, most cases are closed, and the department is mid‑move to new substations while state‑owned fingerprint equipment must be relocated by the state.
Police Chief Smith told the Shreveport City Council on July 22 that 64 arrests have been made under the city’s recent anti‑squatting enforcement effort and that most of those cases are closed. "Thus far, 64 arrests have been made across our community for squatting," Smith said, adding that 61 cases are closed and three remain outstanding with bench warrants.
Smith said the council’s ordinance and enforcement work correspond with a 15% decline in reported incidents of trespassing and squatting since the city began active enforcement. "I believe, of our efforts ... reports of such activities as this has declined by 15% since that ordinance went into effect," he told the council.
The chief also updated the council on the ongoing relocation of department personnel and…
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