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Office of Neighborhoods - Blight / Trash

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1. How can civic associations address old cars, trash, overgrown yards/lots or open vacant houses?: To report old cars, trash, or open, abandoned homes, they should call 3-1-1 or 225-389-3090 or submit complaints online.

2. Can we report problems to law enforcement anonymously? I’m afraid the neighbors will get even with me.: Yes, one can report any violations anonymously by calling the Baton Rouge Police Department at 225-389-2000 or the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office at 225-389-5000.

3. Could a new function, such as a parking violation patrol, be established to give tickets for parking complaints?: Yes, this could happen if recommended by the Mayor-President and approved by the Metro Council.

4. Could the Parish Attorney use legal channels to identify the owners of the automobiles from license plate photographs provided by the complainant?: The Parish Attorney already does this. The Parish Attorney’s Office runs the license plates through Department of Motor Vehicles, if a lawsuit is contemplated.