The Shreveport Police Department will be issuing citations for littering if observed or reported, and any property damage that occurs from this type of carelessness shall be fined of not more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days, or both in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 14:204- Fire-raising on lands of another by criminal negligence; Part (3): The setting fire to grass, leaves, brush or other debris on lands of another by means of casting aside a lighted match or lighted cigar or cigarette stub.  

Our paramount concern is the protection of life and property, and your public safety officials request all those who travel in the Shreveport area and throughout the surrounding communities be mindful of the potential for fire during these extreme drought conditions

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