NOPD News

From the Audubon Institute of New Orleans to the New Orleans East Library dozens of local businesses, community organizations and non-profits are teaming up with the NOPD tomorrow (Oct. 17) to host the 2017 National Night Out Against Crime kick-off event. It’s all happening from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Joe W. Brown Victory Field at 5601 Read Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. 

The New Orleans Police Department today brought before the Civil Service Commission a new pay plan and job classification structure designed to increase the number of officers on the street by addressing long-standing retention issues and incentivizing long-term careers on the force. By unanimous vote, the Civil Service Commission approved the proposal, clearing the way for more competitive salaries across the board and greater opportunities for advancement.

As Hurricane Nate heads away from New Orleans and toward Mississippi, the mandatory curfew has been lifted for the city of New Orleans. The New Orleans Police Department will no longer be enforcing any curfew within the City of New Orleans.

This Saturday, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with NOPD officers at seven McDonald’s restaurant locations.

The NOPD Mobile Crisis Unit is in need of mental health technicians to volunteer their time to help individuals suffering from mental health illnesses in our community.