Taylor Porter was proud to sponsor the Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers' First Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Awards Luncheon, held Feb. 26, at the Renaissance Hotel.

Several law enforcement officers and departments were recognized during the awards ceremony. In 2015, Crime Stoppers helped solve 56 burglaries, 35 armed robberies and two homicides, among others. Crime Stoppers helped solve more than 400 felony crimes and paid more than $87,000 in reward money for tips it received. Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers serves eight parishes, including East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, Livingston, East and West Feliciana, Iberville and Point Coupee Parishes.

In its efforts to reduce the crime problem in the Greater Baton Rouge Area, the nonprofit organization has implemented several successful initiatives: Violent Crime Unit, which consists of multiple law enforcement agencies and Crime Stoppers whose common goals are to protect life, ensure safety, and quickly bring to justice offenders who inflict violence in the community. Campus Crime Stoppers addresses “violence on school campuses."  Presentations are made to the student body which results in receiving tips that leads to arrest of students in possession of illegal narcotic, illegal weapons, stolen property, and bullying. Deadbeat Parents is an initiative that focuses on the location and apprehension of parents that have intentionally gotten behind in child support payments. Crime Stoppers Wanted Fugitive Segment features known wanted subjects, asking the community help in locating fugitives.

In the community, Taylor Porter attorneys and staff embrace the role of “corporate citizens” — and our firm understands that community stewardship requires an ongoing commitment from our entire firm. Whether serving on the boards of directors of nonprofit organizations or making contributions to worthwhile causes, our attorneys and staff make significant contributions to the communities in which they live and work.