# Breaking Point: A Candid Conversation with BRPD Chief T.J. Morse

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Podcast: [Louisiana Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/louisiana-unfiltered-6742503)
Published: 2026-01-15T06:00:09+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, BRPD Chief T.J. Morse sits down with Kiran Chawla to discuss the budgetary concerns that has led to a shortage of officers in the Baton Rouge Police Department. Timestamps 05:53 Strategic Crime Reduction Approaches 08:17 Youth and Gun Violence 10:15 Crime Statistics for 2025 13:47 Community Engagement and Technology 17:20 Repeat Offenders and Legal Challenges 21:15 Domestic Violence Insights 26:42 Overall Crime Trends and Public Perception 29:15 Funding and Budgeting Concerns 36:14 Upcoming Police Academy and Recruitment 42:32 Event Funding and Police Support 47:48 Patrol Live and Community Engagement Local Sponsors for this episode include: Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Another Chance Bail Bonds: Dudley DeBosier Injury Lawyers Family Worship Center Church Sound and Editing for this audio podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

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