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Criminal Justice

Shining a light: One month's NOPD disciplinary proceedings

From letters of reprimand to firing, a month's disciplinary measures at the NOPD punished a host of infractions — including napping in a patrol car, wrongful arrest and failure to follow up on leads.
by Matt Davis May 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Law Enforcement District meets to consider loan, other items of interest to sheriff

by Matt Davis May 25, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Bill to jack up traffic camera revenues speeds through Senate committee

by Matt Davis May 23, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Landrieu asks City Council to move appeals of camera-generated tickets to Traffic Court

by Matt Davis May 18, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Deputy who punched girlfriend in face has been fired; not the first encounter with law

by Matt Davis May 17, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Despite record income, Traffic Court judges pushing bill to give themselves more money

by Matt Davis May 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Tulane erases scandal-plagued frat house; cop station to rise on cleared Broadway lot

by Karen Gadbois May 10, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Asleep at the switch: Police dispatchers disciplined for napping on the job

The New Orleans Police Department disciplined five police dispatchers in March for sleeping on the job at various times last year, records show.
by Matt Davis May 5, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Another Orleans Parish deputy arrested in a domestic-dispute case; sheriff remains mum

by Matt Davis April 19, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Sheriff's deputy arrested while on duty at jail after ex-girlfriend complains of beating

by Matt Davis April 15, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

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