Baton Rouge PD Responds To Police Union’s Criticisms Over Rampant Crime In Capital Area

BATON ROUGE – On Tuesday, the Baton Rouge Police Department’s deputy chiefs responded to a scathing statement from the International Union of Police Associations criticizing the department for its handling of crime in the area.

Read the full statement from BRPD’s deputy chiefs below.

Chief Murphy Paul is aware that a letter from Sam Cabral of the International Union of Police
Association, has been recently circulated. The letter mentioned crime, staffing, communication and discipline. However, the information noted by the author did not accurately represent the efforts that have and are currently being taken within the Baton Rouge Police Department. 

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