Federal Monitor Karl Racine has been overseeing it for the last two years. He says he’s seen significant progress, but more work is needed.

The looming agreement to reform LMPD was at the center of a community conversation known as The Bishop’s Table on Friday.

I’M EXCITED ABOUT IT. THE NEW ORLEANS POLICE DEPARTMENT IS TAKING A STEP FORWARD, ENTERING A SUSTAINMENT PHASE OF THE CONSENT DECREE. WE ARE IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE, BUT THERE ARE SOME THINGS ...