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Author: Charles Maldonado
- About Charles Maldonado
- Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
New Orleans 911 center is answering calls more quickly, as long as you don’t count hangups
When you count disconnected calls, the rate is slightly better than it was most of last year.
The NOPD is downgrading the importance of some calls to focus on life-threatening emergencies
The New Orleans Police Department has reduced response times for emergencies. They’ve done that in part by lowering the importance of some 911 calls. Department leaders say they need to prioritize life-threatening situations in order to manage the workload. But are they overlooking some true emergencies?
City implements new online system for fulfilling public-records requests
The $19,000-a-year system provides more transparency, if not always a timely response.
Criminal court clerk defying judge’s order to move records for construction
Part of Arthur Morrell's operation needs to make way for courtroom construction, court says.
IG official says city’s ex-parking chief hindered investigation of her officers
But in appeal of her dismissal, administrator denies accusation, says she was fired for blowing the whistle.
State says it’s still waiting on Gusman to prove deputies should get extra pay
Gusman hasn’t provided proper paperwork to show they’re eligible for a $500 monthly pay bump.
Sheriff, state Treasury Department strike deal regarding disputed deputy pay
Nearly a week later, though, sheriff hasn't provided promised records to the state.
City’s 911 call center keeps enough staffing despite unexpected departures
At least 14 police employees left the emergency call center because of changes.
Office of Inspector General cleared in ethics investigation
Ethics board drops Quatrevaux and OIG investigator from probe. Others still being investigated.
