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NOPD Traffic Officers Escort Mardi Gras Floats in Preparation for Parades

by Aaron E. Looney

February 16, 2017

Categories: On the Beat, Videos

Topics: Community Policing, Police Training

Members of the NOPD Traffic Division began the process of escorting hundreds of Mardi Gras floats to their sites of preparation for this Carnival season. Lt. Anthony Micheu explains the process and why it is necessary for the safety of the floats and the community.

NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad Tracks Down the Bad Guys and Brings Them to Justice

by Dawne Massey

January 23, 2017

Categories: On the Beat

Topics: Good Police Work

NOPD’s Violent Offender Warrant Squad Tracks Down the Bad Guys and Brings Them to Justice

The Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) is responsible for tracking down individuals who are wanted for serious crimes and apprehending suspects with outstanding warrants. 

Officer Teaches Group Exercise Classes to Help Others Achieve Fitness Goals

by Ambria Washington

January 13, 2017

Categories: On the Beat, Videos

Topics: Community Policing, Fifth District

While some sleep until it’s time to prepare for a day’s work, NOPD officer Corey Elbert starts most of his mornings pumping iron and a lot of sweat.

NOPD Commander Headed to FBI Academy in Quantico for Specialized Leadership Training

by Dawne Massey

January 5, 2017

Categories: On the Beat

Topics: Police Training

NOPD Commander Headed to FBI Academy in Quantico for Specialized Leadership Training

Commander Otha Sandifer has been selected to participate in a comprehensive course of study at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. 

Officer Donates Brand New Hoverboard to Teen Victim

by Ambria Washington

January 3, 2017

Categories: On the Beat, Videos

Topics: Community Policing, Good Police Work

About a week ago, a 14-year-old teen was robbed at gunpoint while playing on his hoverboard outside of his home. Well, today NOPD officer Brian Pollard along with Fourth District officers decided to surprise the teen with a brand new hoverboard.

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