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NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

by NOPD Public Affairs

April 25, 2024

Categories: Announcement, Transparency

Topics: Announcement, Transparency

NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

The NOPD today (April 25, 2024) published its annual report on recruitment for the 2023 fiscal year.

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Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Battery

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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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NOPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Seth Anthony West (black male, DOB: 04-15-2002) in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred on April 20, 2024, in the 8500 block of I-10 Service Road.

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

NOPD Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

On April 24, 2024, the NOPD arrested Nayiondra A. Woolridge (black female, DOB: 12-25-1991) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 22, 2024, in the 300 block of Ptolemy Street.

NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects on Outstanding Warrants During Roundup Operation

NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects on Outstanding Warrants During Roundup Operation

During the week of April 14-19, 2024, the NOPD Special Operations Division conducted an operation to enact arrest warrants on multiple suspects in violent crime cases. 

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 21-27, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 21-27, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 21-27, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

The NOPD today (April 25, 2024) published its annual report on recruitment for the 2023 fiscal year.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 14-20, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD Officers Injured, 12 Arrested in Protest in Eighth District

NOPD Officers Injured, 12 Arrested in Protest in Eighth District

On April 28, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m., NOPD Eighth District officers responded to a reported protest at Jackson Square.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 21-27, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 21-27, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 21-27, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

NOPD Publishes 2023 Recruitment Annual Report

The NOPD today (April 25, 2024) published its annual report on recruitment for the 2023 fiscal year.

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