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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 Felony Theft

Suspect Wanted for Felony Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for felony theft.

 

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Sixth District

NOPD Investigating Homicide in Sixth District

The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred in the early hours today (April 18, 2024) and claimed the lives of two victims.

Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

Suspect Wanted For Auto Theft

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with identifying a suspect wanted for the theft of an automobile. 

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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 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.

NOPD Makes Arrest In 2023 Homicide

NOPD Makes Arrest In 2023 Homicide

The NOPD has arrested a suspect in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on June 25, 2023, in the 8000 block of Old Gentilly Road. 

Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

Suspect Arrested in NOPD Homicide Investigation

A suspect has been arrested in the investigation of a homicide that occurred on April 7, 2024, in the 100 block of North Carrollton Avenue.

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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.

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, Domestic Violence Data for First Quarter of 2024

NOPD Announces Quarterly Preliminary Special Victims Division Sex Crime Data, Domestic Violence Data for First Quarter of 2024

The following are quarterly reports of NOPD Special Victims Division sex crime statistics and domestic violence statistics compiled by the NOPD Analytics Unit for the first quarter of 2024. Please note that these figures are preliminary and subject to further analysis and revision.

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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.

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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