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Author: Matt Davis

Sheriff's deputy indicted after inmate says officer forced him to perform oral sex in jail

February 3, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NOPD ends controversial practice of releasing criminal records of homicide victims

February 1, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019
Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas announced today he will no longer release the arrest records of homicide victims, reversing a controversial and unevenly applied practice.

NORD finalist asks for public discussion

January 26, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Mayor, independent NORD commission reach same conclusion; 4 to interview for top job

January 25, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

NORD Commission again stumbles over Open Meetings Act, delays decision

January 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Council members criticize Serpas for releasing arrest records of homicide victims

January 18, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy charged after inmate's suicide

January 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Recreation Commission sets important meeting tonight, but doesn't comply with law

January 17, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Nationwide search costing tens of thousands could find NORD boss is already here

January 11, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

Earlier French Quarter curfew for youths gets mixed reaction; Council set to vote Thursday

January 4, 2012 Updated November 7, 2019

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