News & Announcements

February 2, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Public Safety and Preparedness Efforts for Mardi Gras

The City of New Orleans announced today the public safety and operations plans for Mardi Gras. As Mardi Gras celebrations continue across the city, the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) is maintaining close coordination with local, state, and federal partners to support preparedness efforts and event operations throughout the season. 

A Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) I designation is in place from Friday, Feb. 13 through the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 18. To support these large-scale events, the City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate at City Hall for all major parades beginning Friday, Feb. 6, and will remain operational through the disband of the Crescent City parade on Tuesday, Feb. 17. 

October 30, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE MAYOR’S OFFICE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATION AND FAMILY CENTER OF HOPE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING OPEN HOUSE AND FALL FESTIVAL, ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO REGISTER

The City of New Orleans and Family Center of Hope today announced that The Anchor – New Orleans Youth Assessment Center Open House and Fall Festival will take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Family Center of Hope, located at 4137 Washington Avenue. The Open House and Fall Festival is free and open to the public.  

October 23, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Women's Justice Pathways Mapping Session

Join us for a powerful convening of community leaders and public safety officials to develop solutions to the rising rates of incarceration among women and survivors in our jails and prisons, and to disrupt the harmful toll it has taken on our communities.  

January 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Resources and Support for Victims and Survivors of Bourbon Street Attack

The City of New Orleans announced that the Victim Assistance Center, established to support those affected by the Bourbon Street attack, has officially closed its walk-in services. However, assistance is still available for victims, survivors, and others impacted by the tragedy.

October 11, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

MAYOR CANTRELL, SENATOR HARRIS AND NOPD CHIEF KIRKPATRICK ANNOUNCE FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AS PART OF ACT 170

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today was joined by New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick and Captain Wayne Delarge to showcase new public safety equipment received as a part of a funding appropriation from State Senator Jimmy Harris, District 4.

September 5, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Announces $3.9 Million in Funding to Establish a Juvenile Assessment Center and Expand the Continuum of Care for Youth

The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (OCJC) today announced two Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) to support the establishment of a Juvenile Assessment Center and expand the continuum of care for young people who are system-impacted.

August 16, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Announces $675,000 in Funding to Expand Supports for the Continuum of Care for Youth through the American Rescue Plan Act

The Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice Coordination (OCJC) today announced two Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support services and programs to expand the continuum of care for young people who are system-impacted. The total investment of $675,000, available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be allocated to two awards over a two-year grant period.

June 26, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

REMINDER: City of New Orleans Announces Upcoming Public Safety Summit, Encourages Public to Register

The City of New Orleans today reminds residents that the Mayor's Office will host “Public Safety Summit: Building Connections for a Safer New Orleans” on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Medical Center, located at 2000 Canal St. The summit is free and open to the public and will bring together public safety professionals and community members from a broad spectrum of disciplines to work together to address violence reduction in New Orleans. 

June 20, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Announces Upcoming Public Safety Summit, Encourages Public to Register

The City of New Orleans today announced that the Mayor's Office will host “Public Safety Summit: Building Connections for a Safer New Orleans” on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University Medical Center, located at 2000 Canal St. The summit is free and open to the public and will bring together public safety professionals and community members from a broad spectrum of disciplines to work together to address violence reduction in New Orleans. 

April 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

COMMISSIONER STEVENS ISSUES STATEMENT ON WAREHOUSE DISTRICT INCIDENT

New Orleans Office of Criminal Justice Coordination Commissioner Tenisha Stevens today released the following statement on last night’s incident in the Warehouse District.