NOPD Education and Training

Recruit Training 

Our intensive 26-week recruit curriculum combines academic rigor with physical and tactical training. Recruits develop essential patrol officer skills while learning NOPD policies, Louisiana POST requirements, and modern law enforcement practices. Through problem-based learning, we foster teamwork and instill our core values of constitutional, unbiased, ethical, and community-centered policing.

Our Mission

The NOPD Training Academy delivers comprehensive education focused on constitutional and community policing. We prepare officers to serve with professionalism, respect constitutional rights, and build lasting community partnerships.

Professional Development

Annual In-Service Training

Officers receive ongoing professional education covering:

• Policy and legal updates
• Physical tactics and equipment proficiency
• Departmental priorities
• Constitutional policing practices
• Community engagement strategies

Career Advancement Training

We offer specialized programs for:

• New and experienced supervisors
• Detective certification
• Command staff development
• Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO)

Our curriculum continuously evolves to meet departmental needs and community expectations, ensuring NOPD personnel serve with the highest standards of professional excellence.