{"id":2470618,"date":"2025-08-04T14:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monkhouse-police-substation-opens-in-west-shreveport-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T14:10:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T18:10:34","slug":"monkhouse-police-substation-opens-in-west-shreveport-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monkhouse-police-substation-opens-in-west-shreveport-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Monkhouse police substation opens in west Shreveport &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmonkhouse-police-substation-opens-in-west-shreveport-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2470618&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A new police substation named Monkhouse has officially opened in west Shreveport,marking a significant progress for District F,as highlighted by Shreveport Councilmember James Green.The Shreveport Police Department is building three substations across the city to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-city-to-spend-2-million-on-police-and-safety-funding-after-smash-and-grab-theft\/\" title=\"California ... To Spend  Million On Police And Safety Funding After \u2018Smash-And-Grab\u2019 Theft\">improve police presence<\/a> and services in various neighborhoods. funded by interest earnings on 2021 bonds, the three substations together will cost about $6 million and are expected to be completed by early 2026. The new substations aim to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >reduce police response times<\/a>, increase visibility, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leading-republicans-decry-biden-border-crisis-as-title-42-ends\/\" title=\"GOP condemns &#039;Biden border crisis&#039; as Title 42 expires.\">boost local economies<\/a>, build community trust, and provide safe spaces for activities like custody exchanges and filing reports. The opening represents a new chapter for District F, emphasizing a commitment to leadership, progress, and community partnership.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Monkhouse police substation opens in west Shreveport<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2196779\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>(The Center Square) &mdash; A ribbon cutting for the new Monkhouse <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/police\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Police<\/a> Substation was held over the weekend, marking a milestone moment in the district, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/louisiana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Shreveport<\/a> Councilmember James Green.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Shreveport Police Department is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">constructing<\/a> three new substations in several neighborhoods citywide as it seeks to enhance coverage in many areas. Over the weekend, one of the three officially opened in West Shreveport.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3490380\/illinois-plants-battery-production-raises-national-security-concerns\/\">Illinois plant&rsquo;s battery production raises national security concerns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3490182\/cory-booker-gerrymandering-more-important-democrats-win\/\">Cory Booker asserts it&#8217;s more important Democrats win midterm elections than &#8216;play by the rules&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3490379\/hagedorn-concerned-expectations-record-spending-wisconsin-supreme-court-races\/\">Hagedorn concerned with expectations from record spending in Wisconsin Supreme Court races<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;This is a major event for District F and the entire city,&rdquo; said Green in a news release.&nbsp;&ldquo;F stands for First and Forward. It reflects both our commitment to lead and our determination to keep moving in a positive direction. I want to thank all those involved for their partnership and continued dedication to the people we serve.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In total, the three substations will cost approximately $6 million, which will be funded by interest earnings on 2021 bonds. The department aims to have all three substations completed and opened by the first quarter of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The impact of these new substations will be immediate &mdash; placing officers directly within the communities they serve will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-america-police-so-overwhelmed-theyre-ordering-some-citizens-to-stop-calling\/\" title=\"Biden&#039;s America: Police Overwhelmed, Citizens Told to Stop Calling.\">reduce response times<\/a>, increase visibility, and provide a much-needed economic boost to those areas. As crime continues to decline across the city, we believe the decentralization of police services is playing a major role in that positive trend,&rdquo; SPD Cpl. Chris Bordelon told The Center Square previously.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/fairness-justice\/3487025\/red-state-lawsuits-threaten-trumps-energy-dominance-vision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">RED STATE LAWSUITS THREATEN TRUMP&rsquo;S ENERGY DOMINANCE VISION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a news release, Green feels the opening of the substation will help build trust, enhance safety, and empower the people in District F. Members of the community can use the substation as a safe meeting place for custody exchanges, filing reports, and community events.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As we open these doors, we open a new chapter for this district,&rdquo; Green said. &ldquo;District F deserves the best, and this substation is just the beginning of what&rsquo;s to come.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2196779\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2196779\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monkhouse police substation opens, boosting West Shreveport safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2470619,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/police-co.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[38565,51050,60594,60595,60596],"class_list":["post-2470618","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-community-safety","tag-law-enforcement-2","tag-monkhouse","tag-police-substation","tag-west-shreveport"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/police-co.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2470618","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2470618"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2470618\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2470622,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2470618\/revisions\/2470622"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2470619"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2470618"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2470618"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2470618"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}