Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse sits down with “Louisiana Unfiltered” host Kiran Chawla and addresses the strides he has taken to combat crime in the capital city. Chief Morse highlights initiatives like an internal advisory board and a Youth Advisory Council to address youth violence. Morse discusses the “groups” in the area that are responsible for the majority of homicides in the city and outlines efforts to tackle the fentanyl crisis, including recently equipping officers with Narcan. He discusses the talk of a merger of sorts of the Baton Rouge Police Department and the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, not holding back on his feelings on such a step. This edition of the podcast offers a unique look into contemporary law enforcement issues and the department's commitment to reform the city of Baton Rouge.

Timestamps:
03:01 Youth Advisory Council Impact
07:32 Drugs and Homicide Trends
13:48 Fentanyl Seizures and Officer Training
19:34 Addressing Crime and Community Safety
24:49 Interstate Shootings Overview
31:00 Recruitment Challenges
34:00 Proposed Merger of Police Departments
42:14 Concerns About Department Elimination
43:35 The Chief's Daily Responsibilities

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