By james art BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The SafeBR Coalition asked experts to explore ways to improve public safety in Baton Rouge. They proposed changes in law enforcement. These include improving pay, filling patrol positions and using resources more efficiently.
The study found that Baton Rouge’s police force has too much internal leadership compared to patrol officers.
The study also found that if the city spent on law enforcement like the national average, it could save more than $50 million. That money could pay officers better, hire more patrol officers and invest in useful technology.
The study found that cities save about 20 percent by merging their police forces. Baton Rouge could save money and better serve the community by following his lead.
The study says using best practices from both the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office can improve accountability, community relations and teamwork.
According to the study, cities like Charlotte and Jacksonville that have gone through the process say a careful, step-by-step approach is critical to success.
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