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Shreveport Police Dept.

Date: Apr 24, 2009

Phone: (318) 525-5066 Fax: (318) 673-6933

Contact: Sgt. Jim Taliferro. Public Information Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Police Jailer Placed On Admin Leave

Chief of Police Henry Whitehorn has placed a Shreveport Police Department jailer on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the Shreveport Police Department.

Chief Whitehorn's decision was based on preliminary information provided which alleged possible violations of department policy regarding the processing/handling of prisoners in the city jail. Based on the outcome of the internal investigation the jailer may be subject to further disciplinary action by the police department.

Until the investigation is concluded and the Chief is provided with the results, there will be no further comment from Shreveport Police Administration

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