NOPD News

The New Orleans Police Department, working alongside with Louisiana State Police, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, Probation and Parole and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office carried out a coordinated operation Saturday, September 12, 2026, aimed at stopping planned illegal street takeover activity before it could unfold.

The NOPD, along with local, state and federal partners, including FBI, HSI, Louisiana National Guard, Orleans Parish Sheriff's Department and Louisiana State Police are planning a coordinated safety enforcement effort aimed at shutting down illegal street takeovers planned for this coming weekend in New Orleans.

New Orleans continues to see significant progress in reducing violent crime, recording 22 murders from May through August 2026 - the lowest total for those four months since at least 2019.

As NOPD prepares to expand its use of drones through the Drone as First Responder program, the department is giving the public a clearer look at how that technology is being used.

The NOPD was joined today by its local, state and federal law enforcement partners in announcing the results of the 2026 edition of Operation Golden Eagle summertime enhanced enforcement operation.