by Aaron E. Looney
April 21, 2017
Categories: On the Beat, Videos
Topics: Community Policing
In the first of a coming series of videos, two NOPD commanders discuss why the position of commander is important to them and why it is vital not only to the department's day-to-day operations, but also to the community.
by Dawne Massey
Categories: On the Beat
Topics: Partnerships
NOPD’s canines are trained in apprehension tactics as well as in detecting narcotics, explosives and munitions.
The New Orleans Police Department’s Mounted Unit is one of the department’s most iconic divisions.
by Ambria R. Washington
April 13, 2017
Topics: Community Policing, Partnerships
As the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ends, the NOPD’s Victim Witness Assistance Unit continues to develop new services to help victims and witnesses cope with grief and trauma associated with major crimes.
April 12, 2017
Topics: Police Training
NOPD recently hosted its first-ever Peer Support Program, a training module designed to show officers how to assist fellow officers in achieving mental wellness.
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