Fighting For Fair Pay: EBR Constable Terrica Williams

In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by East Baton Rouge Parish Constable Terrica Williams to discuss her push for a pay raise for the constable's office, coinciding with a historic increase recently approved for the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD). Constable Williams emphasizes that her support for the BRPD's raise does not diminish the need for her deputies to receive similar recognition for their work in law enforcement. Timestamps03:34 Understanding Constable Responsibilities08:47 Historical Pay Inequities 13:11 The 15% Raise Proposal26:23 Perceptions of Racial Division32:34 Security Concerns in City Hall36:16 Clarifying Constable Duties39:47 Community Engagement and SupportLocal Sponsors for this episode include:Neighbors Federal Credit Union:Another Chance Bail Bonds:Family Worship Center Church