BATON ROUGE, LA – In an innovative response to the city’s ongoing police shortage, the Metro Council is reportedly considering a plan to grant honorary council seats to every member of the Baton Rouge Police Department, ensuring that future charges no longer interfere with active duty.
Under current policy, officers who are charged with crimes are placed on leave and forbidden from working pending the outcome of their cases. However, several council members have noted that elected officials are apparently able to continue serving while navigating similar “legal distractions.”
“Consistency matters,” one official explained. “If we expect officers to enforce the law, they should enjoy the same job stability as those who write it.”
The proposal would classify officers as “honorary metro councilmen,” allowing them to continue working if charged with a crime. Supporters say the move would instantly expand council diversity while keeping experienced officers on the streets.
In a final show of unity, council members assured residents that if the plan works, they may next consider extending honorary council status to anyone in the private sector with a pending court date, which may help prevent any potential job interruption.
