Bossier Parish Sheriff Julian Whittington announced the release of the 2025 crime
statistics for the unincorporated areas of Bossier Parish. He encourages residents to
review the data in the context of long-term trends rather than focusing on a single year in
isolation.
A six-year analysis of crime data from 2020 through 2025 shows that the unincorporated
areas of Bossier Parish continue to experience a stable and generally safe public safety
environment, highlighted by consistently low levels of violent crime and significant long-
term reductions in major property crime categories.
Homicide, the most serious violent offense, has remained extremely rare in the
unincorporated areas of Bossier Parish. Five of the last six years recorded either zero or
one homicide, underscoring the sustained safety of the community and the absence of
persistent lethal violence. Sheriff Whittington noted that maintaining homicide levels at
zero or one for the majority of recent years is a strong indicator of overall public safety
and reflects consistent enforcement, proactive patrol strategies, and close coordination
among other law enforcement agencies.
Beyond homicide, overall violent crime has remained low and stable throughout the six-
year period. Robbery and aggravated assault have shown no sustained upward trend, and
year-to-year fluctuations have remained within normal historical ranges.
Sheriff Whittington did recognize an increase in reported sexual assault cases in recent
years, and emphasized the importance of understanding this data accurately. He
commented, “While sexual assault reports have increased, our investigations show that
the vast majority of these cases involve family members or individuals personally known
to the victim. These are not stranger assaults, and there is no indication of an increase in
random or predatory attacks against the general public.”
Sheriff Whittington also noted that increased reporting may reflect greater awareness,
improved reporting mechanisms, and a greater willingness of victims to come forward,
rather than an increased risk to the community at large. “These cases are taken very
seriously,” he said. “Our deputies and investigators work closely with victims, advocacy
partners, and prosecutors to ensure every report is thoroughly investigated.”
In addition to stable violent-crime trends, the six-year analysis shows clear and sustained
reductions in property crime, reflecting deliberate and consistent crime-prevention
strategies.
- Burglary offenses declined by more than 40% between 2020 and 2025
- Theft from auto incidents declined by more than 60% over the same period
These reductions represent a long-term, multi-year progress, not short-term or isolated
changes. Sheriff Whittington credited these improvements in part to initiatives
implemented during the past six years. This includes the LOC Program, which
encourages residents to Lock their vehicles, Observe their surroundings, and Call law
enforcement when they see suspicious activity. This program has increased public
awareness and reduced opportunities for vehicle related crimes.
The Sheriff also cited the creation of the Joint Criminal Apprehension Team (JCAT), a
small, specialized group of deputies assigned to address specific crime problems in
targeted areas. JCAT focuses on directed patrols, identifying repeat offenders, and
disrupting criminal activity before it escalates.
Sheriff Whittington further emphasized the importance of strong daily partnerships with
municipal law enforcement agencies throughout Bossier Parish and beyond. This
includes the Bossier City Police Department, Benton Police Department, Haughton
Police Department, and Plain Dealing Police Department. He also recognized
collaborative agreements with local partners the Shreveport Police Department, the
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office, as well as state agencies such as the Louisiana State
Police, Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), and federal agencies including the Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Homeland Security Investigations
(HSI), and the U.S. Marshals Service. He added, “Crime does not recognize jurisdictional
boundaries. Our ability to work together every day, share information, and coordinate
enforcement efforts plays a major role in keeping violent crime, especially homicide, at
exceptionally low levels.”
Sheriff Whittington credited the professionalism, cooperation, and daily efforts of
deputies, supervisors, and partner agencies for the long-term stability reflected in the six-
year data.
As the 2025 crime statistics are released, the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office reaffirmed its
commitment to transparency, collaboration, victim-focused investigations, and proactive,
constitutional policing, ensuring that the unincorporated areas of Bossier Parish remain a
safe place to live, work, and raise a family.