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.
by Dawne Massey
January 23, 2017
Categories: On the Beat
Topics: Good Police Work
The Violent Offender Warrant Squad (VOWS) is responsible for tracking down individuals who are wanted for serious crimes and apprehending suspects with outstanding warrants.
by Ambria Washington
January 13, 2017
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.
January 5, 2017
Topics: Police Training
Commander Otha Sandifer has been selected to participate in a comprehensive course of study at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
January 3, 2017
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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