Alonzo Leday talks about his community’s relationship with law enforcement as a Ville Platte Police unit passes by on Edward “Knotoe” Thomas Jr. Street Thursday, December 29, 2016, in Ville Platte, La. A Ville Platte Police officer patrols and speaks with residents on Edward “Knotoe” Thomas Jr. Street Thursday, December 29, 2016, in Ville Platte, La.