In this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered, Kiran Chawla is joined by executive producer daniel Brown as they discuss the rising violent crime rates in Baton Rouge, focusing on the concentrated homicide problem in certain areas of the city known as "The Murder Triangle".  They highlight the connection between homicides and drug activity, pointing out the lack of a narcotics division in the city. Additionally, they explore law enforcement challenges like officer shortages and inadequate recruitment, as well as systemic issues leading to criminals re-entering society. It's a deep dive into the alarming amount murders in the capital city that have already taken place and it's all right here on this episode of Louisiana Unfiltered. Timestamps 0:12 Introduction and Crime Stats 03:07 Analyzing Crime Trends with Daniel Brown 06:55 Impact of Disbanded Narcotics Unit 11:44 Addressing the Gang Debate 15:53 Importance of Bail Bonds in the System 16:50 Overworked Officials and Drug Overdoses 19:35 Comparing Policing Strategies in New Orleans 25:22 Population Shifts and Perception of Safety 29:37 Importance of Local Elections and Accountability 33:15 Emphasizing Solutions Over Problems 35:30 Reality of Shootings in Baton Rouge