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Baton Rouge crime rates decline for two consecutive years, chief says

Baton Rouge has seen a decline in overall crime rates for two consecutive years, according to Police Chief TJ Morse.
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Baton Rouge community, law enforcement come together for National Night Out Against Crime

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Baton Rouge leaders have long said one of the keys to reducing crime is community policing, and that belief took center stage Tuesday, Oct. 21, during the National Night Out ...
The Shreveport Times

These 10 cities are considered the safest in Louisiana by SafeWise. Why crime rates are lower

In Louisiana, daily concerns regarding overall safety have decreased, dropping from 72% to 66%, according to SafeWise's survey insights for 2025. Despite this decrease, Louisiana residents tend to ...
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Louisiana Gov. requests National Guard to combat crime

BATON ROUGE, La. (LouisianaFirst) – Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is asking the Secretary of War to activate the Louisiana National Guard to combat crime across the state. Landry announced the ...
The Washington Post

Louisiana governor requests National Guard for New Orleans, Baton Rouge

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) has requested federal assistance to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime in urban centers throughout the state, weeks after President Donald Trump floated the ...
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Construction on new Louisiana State Police crime lab marks milestone

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Construction on a new Louisiana State Police crime lab has marked a milestone. According to the agency, crews signed and placed the final beam on the new facility on Tuesday, ...