2026-06-18 CPC Public Safety Committee

The Caddo Parish Commission Public Safety Committee convened on June 18, 2026, to discuss funding requests for public safety equipment from local governments within Caddo Parish. The committee reviewed a range of requests from smaller municipalities and the city of Shreveport, with amounts varying from $25,000 to $2.8 million. Key topics included the need for police vehicles, protective equipment, and specialized public safety apparatus such as armored vehicles. Committee members debated the parish's role in funding municipal public safety, emphasizing the importance of establishing a clear policy and application process to ensure fiscal responsibility and equitable distribution of funds. The committee agreed to request that administration compile comprehensive documentation from the requesting agencies, develop initial policy suggestions, and provide a summary report to guide future budget decisions. No immediate funding decisions were made, with the focus placed on due diligence and structured evaluation before any appropriations.