focused and strategic enforcement

The Middle District of Louisiana has continued to have tremendous success with its Crime Gun Intelligence Center (CGIC) and Joint Endeavor initiatives led by the ATF. The CGIC includes state and local law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit, and the USAO. The CGIC and Joint Endeavor partnerships are responsible for the referral of 17 gun cases to the USAO this year. In collaboration with Baton Rouge’s engagement in the BJA National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) initiative, the district has identified three law enforcement sub-zones that are worthy of focused enforcement because of shots fired and gang activity: Baton Rouge City Police zones 2D1 and 4G3 and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office zone 7B15. The District Attorney’s Office Crime Strategies Unit is tracking crime activity in these areas, specifically shots fired data. The USAO is identifying and seeking federal referrals of cases related to these sub-zones.