NOPD News

Dear Community Members,

These are unprecedented times for communities and police departments across the country. There is understandable outrage over police-involved incidents in many cities sparking protests; some peaceful, some chaotic but always fluid. We haven't had a situation like this in New Orleans in decades. We're fortunate that most of our local demonstrations have been peaceful. Dealing with large crowds is nothing new for the New Orleans Police Department, we do it all the time. However, we've never used tear gas or rubber balls to disperse a crowd, and we hope we never have to again. Unfortunately, an unprecedented situation led to unprecedented action by the NOPD last month.

In honor of Pride Month 2020, the NOPD has once again made available to its officers a special badge bearing the multi-colored Pride symbol

The quick action of one NOPD First District officer is credited with helping to save the life of a man having a heart attack at the intersection of South White and South Broad Streets on February 11, 2020. 

The NOPD is partnering with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority-Omicron Nu Zeta Chapter and Senator Troy Carter for the 4^th Annual “Dresses for Dreams” Drive and Fashion Show that helps ensure local high school students have a memorable prom experience. 

The NOPD partnered with cyclist advocacy group Bike Uneasy in efforts to promote a better understanding of the issues faced by cyclists and forge improved connections between the NOPD and the cycling community.