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Target: U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Governor Jeff Landry, Mayor Tom Arceneaux, and all Louisiana state and local officials
Goal: We call on elected leaders at all levels to stop politicizing crime statistics and instead focus on evidence-based, community-driven approaches to public safety that prioritize prevention, transparency, and accountability.
Crime and public safety are serious issues that impact real people, not just talking points for political gain. Recent comments by Speaker Mike Johnson and Governor Jeff Landry have deflected from the real needs of Shreveport residents by focusing on political rivalries rather than solutions. While acknowledging recent improvements in crime rates, we must also recognize that true public safety comes from investing in communities, supporting proven violence prevention programs, and ensuring transparency in law enforcement practices.
We urge our leaders to move beyond partisan attacks and work together with community members, public health experts, and advocates to create safer, more just neighborhoods for all. This means addressing the root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of opportunity, and rejecting policies that criminalize vulnerable populations.