Episode 74 US Attorney Brandon Brown - ”Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home”

Shreveport-Bossier: My City, My Community, My Home

US Attorney Brandon Brown sits down with Jeffrey Goodman, Director of Marketing and Development for the YMCA of Northwest Louisiana, to answer the following questions:

0:44 1. Let’s start today with a bit of a civics lesson.

On December 10, 2021, you were sworn in as the US Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. You are one of 94 US Attorneys who serve as the chief federal law enforcement official in each of the 94 US federal judicial districts. U.S. attorneys must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, after which they serve four-year terms.

For us lay people, define the role of the US Attorney.

7:49 2. Gangs are one of the main contributors to our current crime issues. In July of this year, your office announced the indictment of 24 individuals associated with the Shreveport Street Gang, Step or Die or SOD. Talk to me about this indictment. Also, give me a little of the lay of the land of the current gang situation in our community - how many there are, how close are we to diffusing their impact, etc.

18:15 3. In August of this year, you announced the appointment of Jason Waltman to serve as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) in the Criminal Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Tell me why this appointment is important and how it will assist in our efforts to reduce crime in our community.

25:46 4. In addition to the things I’ve mentioned, can you talk about some of your current priorities and initiatives?

34:10 5. What gives you hope that we’re headed in the right direction in terms of reducing drug trafficking, violent crimes and other issues plaguing our community?