The world’s largest membership of police executives and law enforcement professionals have recognized the men and women of the Shreveport Police Department as one of twenty-five premier law enforcement agencies in the world.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police at its recent 115^th Annual Convention in San Diego, California presented its 2008 Webber Seavey Award to Shreveport Police Chief Henry L. Whitehorn.

“Although this award was bestowed upon the Shreveport Police Department, it is clear that the department did not act alone in the achievements which led to this prestigious honor,” says Whitehorn.

The Webber Seavey Award is presented by the IACP to agencies and departments worldwide, in recognition for promoting a standard of excellence that exemplifies law enforcement’s contribution and dedication to the quality of life in local communities.

The IACP was extremely impressed with SPD’s role in Operation T.B.O.N.E. the City’s successful comprehensive crime fighting, property standards and quality of life initiative launched in 2007 by Mayor Cedric B. Glover.

“I was extremely proud to accept this award on the behalf of Mayor Glover, the citizens of Shreveport, the City Council, Property Standards Bureau, Department of Operational Services, Caddo Animal Control and our City Court for the collective leadership, support and dedication that continues to make Shreveport a cleaner, safer and better place to live, work and raise a family.”

The award is named for Webber S. Seavey, the IACP’s first president.