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Tag: NOPD consent decree

Monitors say NOPD academy now in compliance with federal consent decree

Monitors have found department in compliance with at least 11 of 18 major consent decree sections.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 17, 2019 Updated December 17, 2019

Court monitor describes why NOPD supervisors aren’t overseeing officers properly

A federal judge has set a new deadline in July to meet certain benchmarks.
by Charles Maldonado May 21, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Thursday: Federal court hearing focuses on supervisors’ oversight at NOPD

We'll be in court at 1:30 p.m. CT. Follow along here.
by Charles Maldonado May 21, 2015 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Wednesday: City in court to explain NOPD’s use of dashboard and officer-worn cameras

Report says police cameras often don’t work or aren’t turned on.
by Charles Maldonado September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live blog Tuesday: Court monitor holds public meeting to discuss NOPD reforms

by Charles Maldonado September 23, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Report: Police Department lacks policies on use of force, sexual assault reporting

We highlighted important passages in the report.
by Charles Maldonado May 29, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live webcast: Charles Maldonado discusses NOPD, OPP consent decrees

Watch live here at 8 p.m. Thursday after WYES broadcasts a documentary examining the consent decrees.
by Steve Myers May 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD says it has revised 200 policies; federal review delays implementation

Despite deadlines, court-appointed oversight firm has yet to weigh in on key revisions.
by Marta Jewson November 22, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

City’s new system for paying officers for off-duty security may run afoul of tax law

The IRS flagged a Florida city, which also handles its officers' off-duty work, for not withholding taxes.
by Charles Maldonado September 18, 2013 Updated November 7, 2019

How could city of New Orleans raise money to pay for police, jail consent decrees?

The city of New Orleans faces an annual tab of $18 million to $33.5 million for both consent decrees. City officials say they would have to cut spending and lay off employees to pay for them. Little, however, has been said about how the city could raise money. Here are some options.
by Charles Maldonado August 22, 2013 Updated March 24, 2022

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