Shreveport mayor to appoint permanent police chief; exam scores released Fri, 01/07/2022 - 12:00am Wayne Smith has been serving as Shreveport's interim police chief since late August of last year. A permanent police chief ...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 Shreveport mayor to appoint permanent police chief; exam scores released