NOPD News

The NOPD today (January 3, 2024) released data regarding comparisons of 2023 crime data to that of past years. This data is sourced from NOPD’s electronic police reports, with the latest incident date being December 31, 2023.

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of December 24-30, 2023. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOTE: While the announced public input period for this program was posted through December 1, 2023, the NOPD continues to welcome public input on all aspects of its policy.

On November 28, 2023, the NOPD hosted a public information event at its Training & Education Academy to discuss plans to begin using Small Unmanned Aircraft System technology (sUAS), commonly referred to as drone technology, to assist the agency as both a force multiplier and a crime-fighting tool.

The informational portion of the meeting can be viewed in the above player.

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of November 12-18, 2023.

Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

The NOPD has announced plans to begin using Small Unmanned Aircraft System technology (sUAS), commonly referred to as drone technology, that will assist the agency as both a force multiplier and a crime-fighting tool.

The department will also be seeking public input as policy for use of this technology is being drafted and will also host an upcoming public event to demonstrate the technology.