The following is a visual timeline representation of events occurring since the selection and certification of Shreveport Police Chief Ben Raymond.

"Mr. Chairman, as you know I held a press conference today to name my appointment for the position of the Police Chief. I would like to ask the council to place my selection for Police Chief on the agenda and consider suspending the rules to allow for a vote to be taken this week to name the Chief. This would allow us to put behind us all the consternation surrounding this process, and move forward to strengthen our police department, and work toward bridging the divide in our community. Thank you." Mayor Perkins to Shreveport City Council, September 23, 2019.

Sept 23, 2019 Mayor Perkins requests City Council add selection of Chief to the agenda and selects Ben Raymond. Raymond was not one of three candidates selected by committee.

Sept 24, 2019 City Council unanimously confirms executive appointment of Ben Raymond as Chief of Police.

Jan 24, 2020 Eight officers on Area 1/Shift C allegedly use excessive force on suspects Bell, Robinson, who surrendered with hands up.

Mar 3, 2020 Chief Raymond recognizes Area 1/Shift C officers with a commendation during his annual awards dinner.

Apr 5, 2020 Tommie McGlothen dies while in police custody. Date of (alleged, no supporting police data) Mayor Perkins' DUI/traffic stop.

Apr 14, 2020 Chief Administrative Officer Whitehorn confirmed by 4-3 vote of Council.

Apr 15, 2020 Mayor Perkins requests Civil Service certify Chief Raymond. Perkins never informs Council of his request.

Apr 19, 2020 Wavey Austin dies after an encounter with police responding to a welfare concern.

May 27, 2020 Chief Raymond informs Councilwoman Fuller of two in-custody deaths after she requests such information. Claims there is no record-keeping for "'in-custody' deaths".

May 28, 2020 SPD Sergeant Brent Mason placed on leave for alleged social media policy violations after he comments on death of George Floyd.

Jun 2, 2020 Councilman James Green encounter with police at Eye Care; incident report lists simple battery and profane language.

Jun 8, 2020 3:30 PM KSLA releases eye-witnesses cell phone video of McGlothen police encounter. 6:06 PM KSLA reports Chief Raymond places four officers from McGlothen encounter on leave.

Jun 9, 2020 City Council poses questions to Chief Raymond re: McGlothen incident and procedures for officers on leave.

Jun 10, 2020 Civil Service Board votes to certify Chief Raymond.

Jun 12, 2020 Mayor Perkins stopped by Caddo Sheriff.

Jun 16, 2020 Sgt. Mason placed on unpaid 90-day suspension for social media policy violation.

Jun 30, 2020 Eight officers indicted in January incident of excessive use of force.

Jul 14, 2020 Second reading and final passage of Resolution 83: Requesting DOJ Pattern/Practice Investigation of SPD. All ayes with one absent.

Jul 24, 2020 City Attorney Mekisha Creal submits resignation, effective August 14. Director Water and Sewage Barbara Featherston resigns effective August 14.

Aug 11, 2020 Introduction of Resolution 100: police pay raises.

Aug 21, 2020 Caddo Assistant DA Metoyer, prosecutor for McGlothen grand jury, arrested by SPD and charged with DUI.

Aug 28, 2020 Resolution 100 (police pay raises) tabled. Remains tabled as of Dec 8 2020.

Sept 14, 2020 Sgt Mason returns from unpaid suspension. Scheduled to appeal suspension to Civil Service Board.

Oct 16, 2020 SPD promotes Brent Mason to Lieutenant.

Oct 19, 2020 Bossier DA announces they will not prosecute Caddo ADA Metoyer DUI charge.

Dec 9, 2020 Civil Service Board votes 4-1 to uphold Mason's 90-day suspension.