by Dawne Massey
September 8, 2016
Categories: On the Beat, Videos
Topics: crime cameras, SafeCam NOLA
Kristian Sonnier, a homeowner in the Faubourg St. John neighborhood, came to appreciate video surveillance cameras the hard way.
by Aaron E. Looney
September 2, 2016
Topics: Modernizing Policing
While the public may automatically connect an NOPD employee with our outstanding officers in blue or white out on the streets, many may not think of the numerous civilian staff that also works hard to ensure the work being done by our department. This includes the hard-working men and women of the NOPD Scientific Criminal Investigations (SCIS) Division, more commonly known as Crime Lab.
by Ambria R. Washington
August 30, 2016
Inside the famous Diva Dawg food truck, the selection of gourmet hot dogs is limitless. From a red bean chili dog topped with crispy chicken, to alligator sausage, the menu is naturally New Orleans.
August 26, 2016
The dog days of summer are here, and the NOPD certainly has some four-legged officers who keep the heat on those who choose to break the law in New Orleans.
August 17, 2016
Topics: Police Training, Recruitment
NOPD recruits undergo a rigorous training curriculum—a mix of classroom, scenario-based and physical training for 26 weeks at the Training Academy.
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