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Police staffing edges up to 438 in 2024; department outlines incentives and 2025 goals
Summary
Shreveport City police finished 2023 with 432 sworn officers and 2024 with 438; department described recruitment and retention incentives, payments made in 2024, and a goal of about 450 officers by the end of 2025.
Shreveport City Police reported to the Public Safety Committee on April 21 that the department ended 2023 with 432 sworn officers and finished 2024 with 438.
Police officials said the department expects a graduation this week of eight recruits and is aiming for roughly 450 officers by the end of 2025. Staff said two full‑time recruiters are working statewide to meet that target but noted attrition from retirements and other departures remains a challenge.
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