NOPD News

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 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.

New Orleans – The NOPD is proud to announce its participation in the “Implicit vs. Explicit Bias & the Impact of Social Media” training program led by LSU School of Public Health and RacialBias.org. 

The NOPD and Loyola University of New Orleans College of Law will host the 3^rd Annual Police Peer Intervention Executive Leadership Conference on a virtual platform this year to enable all interested departments to participate.

The NOPD today (February 4, 2020) released to media video footage captured from officer’s body worn and dashboard cameras during an officer-involved shooting incident on January 25, 2020.