When will Shreveport have new permanent police and fire chiefs? Fri, 10/22/2021 - 12:00am Wayne Smith is serving as Shreveport's substitute police chief. He was appointed by Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins to that position ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about When will Shreveport have new permanent police and fire chiefs?