Violent crime is down and ‘downtown is safe,’ Baton Rouge police chief says

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Following his presentation to the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge today, Baton Rouge Chief of Police Murphy Paul took a question from a self-described “average white old guy” who said he is uncomfortable going to certain places in town, including downtown.  “Downtown is safe,” Paul said, adding that downtown has never been a crime hotspot

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