Lafayette Police survey IDs jail space, unlawful guns among top contributors to crime
A lack of jail space, lenient courts, poor parenting and unlawful weapons are among the top contributors to crime in Lafayette, police officers indicated in an internal Lafayette Police Department
"The department is patrolling hot spots and has approved overtime for targeted details, Estorge said. She wants to ask bar owners to post signs saying no guns allowed and will ask the City Council to consider identifying parts of downtown and Simcoe Street entertainment districts as gun-free zones during active times when people are drinking and walking around outdoors."
