On the beat with a Shreveport community police officer

Cpl. Mary Garrett is a member of the Shreveport Police Department's community policing division. Part of her beat is downtown and involves interacting with the city's homeless population.

Public safety reporter Maya Lau spent time with Garrett Thursday morning and documented her work.

Follow Maya on Twitter @mayalau, on Instagram @maya_lau and watch the video below.

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