Serving and Protecting the Crescent City

The New Orleans Police Department stands with you to create a safer city for everyone. We're dedicated to protecting your life, property, and neighborhood through professional, responsive police services.

We believe in working directly with you—our community members—to address the issues that matter most in your neighborhood. Through our Community-Oriented Policing approach, we build meaningful partnerships with residents and local organizations to solve problems together.

Your concerns guide our priorities. When you share what matters to your neighborhood, we listen and respond with targeted crime prevention strategies and quality-of-life improvements.

More than a job—a legacy of service.

NOPD is your department. We're here for you, working alongside you, committed to making New Orleans safer through true collaboration and mutual respect. Ready to make a real difference? Serve with pride. Shape your city's future. Join the dedicated officers of NOPD who protect our vibrant city daily. Build a rewarding career while creating a positive impact across New Orleans' neighborhoods. The badge represents commitment to justice and community. Take the first step toward a meaningful career today. Apply now.

Anyone with information that can assist in NOPD investigations is urged to contact Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans by calling 504-822-1111, calling toll-free at 1-877-903-7867 (STOP) or visiting www.crimestoppersgno.org.

Click here to submit a tip online.