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DOJ Begins Probe of New Orleans PD
The DOJ probe will evaluate allegations of excessive force by NOPD officers, as well as unconstitutional searches and seizures, racial profiling, failures to provide adequate police services to particular neighborhoods, and related misconduct.
May 18, 2010
Patrol
Chief's 65-Point Plan To Fix New Orleans PD Includes Termination For Lying
Superintendent Ronal Serpas has released a 65-point plan to fix the troubled New Orleans Police Department that includes a revision to the "truthfulness" policy that mandates the firing of officers who lie to the department.
August 23, 2010
Training
New Orleans PD Nixes College Requirement for Recruits
High school graduates are once again welcome at the New Orleans Police Department. The Civil Service Commission voted unanimously Monday to eliminate a rule requiring most applicants to have 60 hours college credit in order to qualify for a job on the force.
February 10, 2015
Patrol
Video: Baltimore Police Consult New Orleans PD After Justice Department Report
Harrison says the NOPD is well on its way to complying with the federal consent decree, and Baltimore Police hope they can do the same. They'll tour the training facility and look at what the NOPD calls better supervision practices and reforms.
August 24, 2016
2016 08 24 1211 Baltimore Pd Consults Nopd
Patrol
New Orleans PD Suspends K-9 Apprehensions
Police Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas made the decision after receiving information from the Department of Justice that the apprehension area of the K-9 Division "showed deficiencies."
October 10, 2010
Command
Former Oakland Chief Tapped to Lead New Orleans PD
Anne Kirkpatrick has been hailed as a reformer by her supporters. If she is approved by the City Council, she would head an understaffed police department that has been operating under a broad reform agreement with the U.S. Justice Department that was app
September 12, 2023
Anne Kirkpatrick served as chief of the Spokane Police Department before accepting a position in Chicago, which she left for Oakland. Monday she was selected as the next New Orleans police chief.
Vehicle Ops
Super Bowl Champs Donate Motorcycles to New Orleans PD
The Baltimore Ravens have donated two Harley-Davidson FLHP motorcycles to the New Orleans Police Department's traffic division to thank the city for its "hospitality, friendliness and service during the week of Super Bowl XLVII."
March 9, 2013
Patrol
Baltimore Police Consult New Orleans PD After Justice Department Report
Harrison says the NOPD is well on its way to complying with the federal consent decree, and Baltimore Police hope they can do the same. They'll tour the training facility and look at what the NOPD calls better supervision practices and reforms. More Here.
August 24, 2016
2016 08 24 1211 Baltimore Pd Consults Nopd
Patrol
5 Bystanders Shot in New Orleans PD Gunfight with Armed Robbery Suspect
When officers in New Orleans exchanged gunfire with an armed robbery suspect on Sunday night, at least five people waiting at a bus stop were caught in the crossfire.
February 19, 2019
Patrol
New Orleans PD Response Time Now Averages 2-and-a-Half Hours
NOPD officials said the data presented Wednesday is "incomplete." According to police, the data should focus on NOPD's emergency response times rather than their response to all calls for help.
July 28, 2022
Patrol
Feds Say Consent Decree Likely Result of New Orleans PD Probe
The Justice Department investigation, which is expected to lead to a federal court consent decree that mandates specific changes within the department, began in early May. Although the federal agency was widely expected to initiate a civil investigation, the probe officially began at the request of Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
August 9, 2010
Patrol
New Orleans PD's Crisis Unit
The Crisis Unit, manned by mental health technicians, provides the department with a team of specially trained civilians who have years of experience with the mentally ill.
November 30, 2000
You see them on the street every day. But if you look past their rags and vices, can you determine the real problem?
Patrol
Jurors Convict 35-Year-Old of Killing New Orleans Police Officer
A man accused of killing New Orleans PD Officer Daryle Holloway in 2015 was convicted Saturday, as jurors rejected his insanity defense.
March 26, 2018
Travis Boys was convicted of killing New Orleans PD Officer Daryle Holloway in 2015 (Photo: Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office)
Patrol
NOPD Captain Indicted In Security Kickback Scheme
New Orleans PD Capt. Michael Rousel and a security consultant have been indicted for their roles in a kickback scheme to provide armed security to companies after a hurricane, the Department of Justice announced.
June 22, 2010
Patrol
Fifth New Orleans Officer Pleads Guilty In Danzinger Bridge Case
Former New Orleans PD Officer Ignatius Hills has admitted his role in conspiring with fellow officers to obstruct justice by covering up a police-involved shooting that occurred on the Danziger Bridge in the days following Hurricane Katrina.
June 3, 2010
Patrol
New Orleans Police Union Surveys Patrol Morale
A New Orleans patrol officer union announced it would query its members about departmental policies and procedures to highlight rank-and-file issues that need to be addressed.
June 4, 2012
Patrol
Two New Orleans Officers Charged in Civilian Beating Death
The feds indicted Officers Melvin Williams and Matthew Moore for the beating that caused the death of civilian Raymond Robair. If convicted, Williams faces a possible maximum sentence of life in prison. Moore faces a possible maximum sentence of 25 years in prison.
August 5, 2010
SWAT
Officer Sacrifice Brings Lessons for Two Tactical Teams
The mission for both New Orleans and San Antonio PD SWAT is crystal clear. They, too, need to recover, rebound, and rebuild from the major "hits" each team has taken.
December 2, 2010
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