PCAB Open Enrollment ends on March 31, 2015. Online applications can be submitted and will be accepted year-round to fill additional vacancies as they occur.
About
The PCAB Advisory Group is a district-based participation structure that creates one advisory group per NOPD District (eight total). PCAB members serve a 24-month term. The advisory group does not have any decision-making authority, but does meet quarterly to achieve the following goals:
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Maintain a consistent partnership between the community and law enforcement;
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Serve to help reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for all citizens;
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Establish goals that can be accomplished through positive and open communications;
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Assist law enforcement in helping to maintain police standard for accountability;
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Create processes to help address issues of bias-based policing;
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Improve interaction between police and citizens through education and training; and
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Strengthen and ensure the application of equal protection under the law for all citizens.
PCAB is the framework for a public participation plan with the NOPD to engage in a collaborative problem-solving process that supports both the community and the police department. PCABs have the responsibility to vet community ideas/suggestions, work with NOPD to understand operations processes and challenges and build consensus on priority items important to the community before submitting recommendations to NOPD for consideration. PCABs also have the responsibility of assisting NOPD in recruitment efforts.
Eligibility Requirements
Membership is open to all residents in the city of New Orleans who are 18 years or older and interested in serving as a volunteer leader in their respective police district.
How to Apply
Applications for selection can be found online or may be picked up at the Neighborhood Engagement Office at City Hall or any NOPD Station. Completed applications may be submitted online, emailed to neighborhoods@nola.gov or returned to any NOPD station.