| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Parting words: The NOPD's current manpower shortage has been the subject of much debate in terms of possible solutions. We decided to take a look at what the officers who've been leaving the department in droves have been saying about why they no longer want to work there. The jail that wasn't: The juvenile detention center in Bridge City has gotten a lot of ink for the many escapes it's had in recent years. But as Blake Paterson notes, the facility was never constructed to be a jail. Market failure: Louisianans know why you need insurance, to keep from getting stuck holding the bag after a storm. But what what happens when your insurer goes under? Mike Finch has the story of how unpaid vendors sometimes come after homeowners to pay up. Thanks for starting your week with us. Keep up with the latest news all day on NOLA.com. CC | 