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Criminal Justice
Asking why and how, and what needs to be done.
A year after critical report, massive case and warrant backlogs remain at Municipal Court
Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
Two competing visions for French Quarter security as tax shifts from state police patrols
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
Dozens of Hurricane Laura evacuees have been arrested in New Orleans, as public defenders urge restraint
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
New Orleans jail sees new spike in COVID-19 cases
76 people in custody and 23 jail staff are currently positive for the disease, OPSO says.
New Orleans City Council passes restrictions on police use of tear gas
Under ordinance, tear gas can be used only to prevent loss of life, injury or to dislodge a barricaded violent suspect. It's not yet clear how the department will interpret the language in policy.
In DA candidate forum, candidates say they will put an end to tough on crime approach
City presents jail renovation plan to council committee as an alternative to new mental health facility
Committee members appear to support renovation plans as litigation over a Phase III continues in federal court
New Orleans City Council committee advances ordinance to restrict law enforcement use of tear gas
Proposed ordinance comes three months after NOPD deployed tear gas at protesters on the Crescent City Connection.
Federal judge has authority to order Phase III of New Orleans jail, civil rights attorneys argue
The city is attempting to halt construction of the new jail building meant to house detainees with acute mental illness.
