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NOPD Addresses Data Reporting Error Regarding Special Victims Section Statistics for 2021, 2022

by Aaron E. Looney

April 2, 2024

Categories: Announcement, Transparency

Topics: Announcement, Transparency

NOPD Addresses Data Reporting Error Regarding Special Victims Section Statistics for 2021, 2022

The NOPD today (April 2, 2024) briefed media on a recently discovered error regarding crime data reported by the department’s Special Victims Section for the years of 2021 and 2022, and how the department is working to correct the reporting.

 

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Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a subject wanted for domestic abuse aggravated assault, false imprisonment, battery, and illegal possession of a firearm by a person convicted of domestic violence.

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Fifth District

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Fifth District

The NOPD is investigating a shooting that occurred at the intersection of St. Claude Avenue and Gordon Street and left one person dead. 

NOPD Investigating Hit-and-Run Fatality in Seventh District

NOPD Investigating Hit-and-Run Fatality in Seventh District

The NOPD is investigating a Hit & Run accident that occurred this evening ( April 20, 2024) that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

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NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

NOPD's Officer Friendly & McGruff The Crime Dog Kick Off New Pilot Program in Schools

The NOPD has kicked off a new Pilot Program aimed at promoting positive relationships with young people at schools throughout the city.

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

NOPD To Host First Citizens Police Academy of 2024

New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick is  encouraging citizens to participate in the first NOPD Citizens Police Academy of 2024!

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NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects on Outstanding Warrants During Roundup Operation

NOPD Arrests Multiple Suspects on Outstanding Warrants During Roundup Operation

During the week of April 14-19, 2024, the NOPD Special Operations Division conducted an operation to enact arrest warrants on multiple suspects in violent crime cases. 

NOPD Arrests Suspect in First District Attempted Murder

NOPD Arrests Suspect in First District Attempted Murder

The NOPD has arrested Brian Anthony Clark (DOB: 4/5/1994) in the investigation of an attempted murder that occurred this morning (April 20, 2024) in the 1900 block of Canal Street. 

NOPD Quickly Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

NOPD Quickly Arrests Suspect in Homicide Investigation

The NOPD has arrested Ronell Reeder (black male, DOB: 05-20-2002) in the investigation of a homicide that occurred during the early hours today (April 18, 2024) in the 4000 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and claimed the life of two adult males.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 14-20, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 7-13, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for March 31-April 6, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of March 31-April 6, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 14-20, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 14-20, 2024. Please note that these statistical figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

NOPD To Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

NOPD To Conduct Upcoming Sobriety Checkpoint

The NOPD’s Traffic Division will conduct an upcoming sobriety checkpoint in Orleans Parish.

 

 

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

NOPD Announces Preliminary Crime Statistics for April 7-13, 2024

The following is a weekly report of citywide crime statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the period of April 7-13, 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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