In legal filings, Murrill claims that the policy — which the state characterizes as a so-called “sanctuary city” policy — is in direct conflict with a newly passed state law that requires state and ...

A federal judge has announced her decision on the New Orleans Police Department's yearslong consent decree. Judge Susie Morgan granted the NOPD a two-year sustainment period, signaling the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The city’s Civil Service Commission found Monday (April 14) that Mayor LaToya Cantrell improperly ...

The commission found Cantrell violated the Louisiana constitution and New Orleans Civil Service rules with her interference. The ruling came a month after Cantrell refused to answer questions on the ...

In aiding a controversial candidate's shot at a promotion, Supt. Anne Kirkpatrick told officers, "Mayor Cantrell was the boss ...

A new report from the New Orleans Civil Service Commission finds that New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell tried to manipulate police department promotions.

The seven-week course gives community members an intimate view of policing. Visits include the NOPD training academy, the 911 ...

The NOPD remains committed to maintaining a promotional process that is fair, transparent, and in full compliance with the Civil Service Rules, the Consent Decree, and departmental policy.

The Police Association of New Orleans will seek back pay for the officers who had their promotions stalled in November 2024.

The New Orleans Civil Service Commission has ruled that New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell improperly stalled NOPD officer promotions ... which is required by the federal consent decree.

continuing to comply with a federal consent decree and provide public safety in courtrooms and at festivals. Hutson calls it the Safe and Strong Communities Millage and it's on the May 3 ballot.