# Mayor President Sid Edwards on BRPD Pay Raises, DA Funding Crisis & Baton Rouge Public Safety

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Podcast: [Louisiana Unfiltered](https://stenobird.com/podcast/louisiana-unfiltered-6742503)
Published: 2026-03-26T05:00:05+00:00
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## Resource

Baton Rouge Mayor President Sid Edwards joins Kiran Chawla to discuss a wide variety of topics including the new pay raise proposed by his office for BRPD, the funding issues currently plaguing the District Attorney’s office, the cities public safety issues and more! Timestamps 05:24 Audit and Financial Transparency 09:41 BRPD Challenges and Staffing Issues 13:13 Addressing Crime and Public Safety 19:13 Constable's Office Concerns 23:24 District Attorney's Office Funding Struggles 28:57 Funding Solutions for Public Safety 33:30 Summer Crime Prevention Strategies 38:43 Gun Violence Among Youth 43:29 Trusting Government After Indictments 49:17 Future Plans - A Second Term 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 podcast by Envision Podcast Production:

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