NEW ORLEANS —

The New Orleans Police Department says it is entering a new era, one focused on accountability, precision and transparency, as federal oversight comes to an end.

Top department leaders sat down with WDSU, stressing that the work behind these reforms began long before the consent decree officially lifted. Advertisement

Over the past year, NOPD has advanced a slate of modernization efforts aimed at strengthening internal controls, improving documentation and ensuring policies are carried out consistently across all districts and divisions.

These changes include clearer supervisor guidance, upgraded timekeeping procedures, more rigorous documentation standards, and enhanced internal tracking tools designed to improve accuracy and reduce errors.

Superintendent Anne Kirkpatr

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