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John came to Shreveport in January of 1977 when he was transferred to Barksdale AFB.

He’s been active in Shreveport politics since deciding to make Shreveport his home.

John practiced law for 40 years and he now monitors local politics. He regularly attends Shreveport City Council and Caddo Parish Commission meetings.

John is published weekly in The Inquisitor, bi-monthly in The Forum News, and frequently in the Shreveport Times.

He enjoys addressing civic groups on local government issues and elections.

 

CADDO SHERIFF TO ASSIST SHREVEPORT POLICE PATROL IN SE SHREVEPORT

The Shreveport Police Department (SPD) and the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office (CPSO) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to commence a joint law enforcement operation in southeast Shreveport. 

Here are the basic terms of the MOU:

1. The operation begins tomorrow (Oct. 29) at 6 a.m. and continues until Dec.31 at midnight.

2. The operation will be conducted in the area south of Bert Kouns Industrial Loop from Hwy 80 at I-20 to Ellerbe Road and south to the city parish lines. 

3. CPSO will provide law enforcement services to the area 24/7 with CPSO patrol certified deputies.

4. Calls for service will be dispatched by Caddo 911. 

5. CPSO will work all calls to conclusion from initial call for service with investigations and crime scene services.

6. If no CPSO units are available to answer a call for service, the call will be directed to SPD.

7. CPSO will transport and  book all arrested persons into Caddo Correctional Center. If SPD responds to the call, bookings will be at the Shreveport city jail. 

8. SPD will deploy three member teams to target high crime areas on each shift.

9. SPD will provide K-9 services to assist CPSO calls for service when requested. 

10. SPD will respond to and work all traffic incidents on Bert Kouns Industrial Drive. 

These services will be provided by the CPSO at no charge to SPD and the City of Shreveport. 

Caddo Sheriff Henry Whitehorn advises that his operation is another campaign promise that he is fulfilling.

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