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NOPD Addresses Data Reporting Error Regarding Special Victims Section Statistics for 2021, 2022

by Aaron E. Looney

April 2, 2024

Categories: Announcement, Transparency

Topics: Announcement, Transparency

NOPD Addresses Data Reporting Error Regarding Special Victims Section Statistics for 2021, 2022

The NOPD today (April 2, 2024) briefed media on a recently discovered error regarding crime data reported by the department’s Special Victims Section for the years of 2021 and 2022, and how the department is working to correct the reporting.

 

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NOPD Investigating Fatal Accident in First District

NOPD Investigating Fatal Accident in First District

The NOPD is investigating a fatal accident hat occurred last night (April 16, 2024) in the First District.

Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for the theft of a vehicle.

Suspects Wanted For Felony Theft

Suspects Wanted For Felony Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating two suspects wanted for felony theft.

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NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

The NOPD has kicked off a new Pilot Program aimed at promoting positive relationships with young people at schools throughout the city.

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is  encouraging citizens to participate in the first NOPD Citizens Police Academy of 2024!

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Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

A suspect has been arrested in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2024, in the 100 block of North Carrollton Avenue.

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Eighth District Shooting Investigation

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Eighth District Shooting Investigation

On April 11, 2024, the NOPD arrested Michael Bates-Browder (black male, DOB: 12-05-2000) in the investigation of a shooting that occurred on February 14, 2024, in the 100 block of Royal Street.

NOPD Quickly Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

NOPD Quickly Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Gerard T. Hill (black male, DOB: 11-01-1955) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 4, 2024, in the 500 block of Saint Maurice Avenue.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 7-13, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of March 31-April 6, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, Domestic Violence Data for First Quarter of 2024

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, Domestic Violence Data for First Quarter of 2024

The following are quarterly reports of NOPD Special Victims Division sex crime statistics and domestic violence statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the first quarter of 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD To Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD To Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish.

 

 

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 7-13, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of March 31-April 6, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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