NOPD sending more officers to Bourbon Street following uptick in violent and domestic crimes
NOPD: Recent arrests related to violent crime By Nicole Mumphrey | April 28, 2021 at 9:54 AM CDT - Updated April 28 at 11:54 AM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson says there has been a major uptick in violent crime in the city over the last week and a half.
Chief Ferguson held a news conference Wednesday, April 28, to address the recent crime.
Violent crime is up 23%. Shooting incidents are up 50%. Armed robberies are up 15%. Homicides are up 27%.
Ferguson called the last couple of weeks “rough,” especially noting an increase in homicides and shootings. NOPD reported 10 homicides last week, with the majority of them involving domestic violence or situations involving acquaintances, Ferguson says.
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Council and PANO reacts to consent monitor report saying more work needed
Council and PANO reacts to consent monitor report saying more work needed By Rob Masson | February 18, 2021 at 5:04 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 5:40 AM
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Police Department says a new report by a consent decree monitor, pointing out deficiencies in the long-running reform program, does not provide an accurate assessment of progress.
Many thought the department had achieved most of its goals, but the decree monitor says not so.
The NOPD had hoped to get out of the expensive consent decree soon but the new report makes it clear there is still work to do and major challenges when it comes to fighting crime.