SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Domestic violence calls increased across the ArkLaTex in 2025, with Shreveport police responding to nearly 2,900 incidents throughout the year.
The Shreveport Police Department reported a 10% increase in domestic violence calls compared to 2024, with officers responding to almost 2,900 calls throughout the city. That number represents an increase of nearly 300 calls for service from the previous year.
“Well, so what we saw in 2025 is that our officers responded to almost 2,900 calls of domestic violence throughout our city. That number is up almost 300 calls for service from the year prior. So we are seeing an increase of about 10% throughout our city of calls related to domestic violence,” said Cpl. Chris Bordelon of the Shreveport Police Department.
Regional trend affects multiple parishes
The increase extends beyond Shreveport city limits. In DeSoto Parish, the sheriff’s office reported domestic violence calls that started and remained classified as domestic violence jumped from 96 in 2024 to 141 in 2025.
Shreveport police also reported a 10% increase in juvenile complaints, which typically involve household issues including ungovernable children, runaway children, or other juvenile-related matters.
“We’re also seeing calls going up in reference to juvenile complaints. These are typically something inside of the household, whether it being an ungovernable child or a runaway child or just a juvenile complaint in any nature. We’ve also seen an increase in those of about 10% as well,” Bordelon said.
Police seek partnerships to reduce numbers
The Shreveport Police Department said it plans to work with local partners to reduce domestic violence numbers in 2026.
“Chief Smith last year in 2025 led an entire panel that brought all the players to the room, including Project Celebration and the sheriff’s office and many of the entities that go as far as the issuance of protective orders. And we have made some progress. However, there’s still more to be made,” Bordelon said.