At its next meeting, the Shreveport City Council can approve the construction of a Shreveport Police Department substation on property on North Market.
This property was donated to the City of Shreveport by the North Shreveport Business Association. The city has expended funds for the clearing of the property and is ready to issue a Request for Proposal for construction of the substation.
1. The advantages of this location are many including the following:
- Central location to neighborhoods/area
- Cherokee/Highland Park
- North Highlands
- MLK area
- Lakeside
- Allendale.
- Downtown business district
- Riverfront entertainment district
2. Easy access to all parts of Shreveport:
- from North Market/LA1-US 71
- from Hearne Avenue
- from Fant Parkway
- from I-220
- from I-49 North
3. The 100 % endorsement of this location by SPD Chief Wayne Smith.
4. The location of a planned Family Justice Center.
The approval of this location is needed now so that construction plans can be commenced ASAP. SPD is renting a temporary location in this area. The prompt completion of the new substation will save the city payment of rent on the temporary location.