The family of Tommy McGlothen, the man who died in police custody last April, have filed suit against SPD Chief Ben Raymond and four of the officers involved.
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.
Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond says investigaros have worked around the clock to catch up to 3 suspects in the murder of police officer Chateri Payne.
The chief addressed reporters during a news conference this morning.
Police Chief Ben Raymond talks with about the upcoming funeral for murdered Officer Chateri Payne, the state of the investigation and if an arrest is forthcoming.
Chief Ben Raymond talks about the controversy surrounding the recent "New Year's Eve" video and the goal of increased police presence in the city's high crime areas.