New Orleans police are cutting back on night hours at district stations. Officials are also setting up community outreach meetings for feedback on department operations.
Starting today, all district police stations – except the one in the French Quarter – will be closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Desk officers who had been working on administrative duties will now be back on the streets.
Police Superintendent Michael Harrison said the night watch officers have answered about one call every couple of days – and their time is better spent on patrols. Harrison is trying to reduce response times while fighting violent crime.
Meantime, the department has scheduled meetings throughout the city to update the community on progress being made on court-ordered improvements. They start Wednesday and will run through June 30.
NOPD Community Meetings:
Click here to find your police district.
First District
WHEN: Wednesday, June 22 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: University Hospital, 2000 Canal Street, Room C
Second District
WHEN: Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Tulane University, Lavin-Bernick Center for University Life, Room 212 - Qatar Ballroom
Third District
WHEN: Wednesday, June 29th at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Lakeview Christian Center, 5885 Fleur De Lis Drive
Fourth District
WHEN: Thursday, June 30th at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Algiers Regional Library, 3014 Holiday Drive
Fifth District
WHEN: Tuesday June 28th at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Sanchez Multi-Purpose Center, 1616 Caffin Avenue
Sixth District
WHEN: Tuesday, June 21st at 6 p.m.
WHERE: Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 O.C. Haley Boulevard
Seventh District
WHEN: Monday, June 20th at 6 p.m.
WHERE: New Orleans East Hospital, 5620 Read Boulevard
Eighth District
WHEN: Monday, June 27th at 6 p.m.
WHERE: St. Jude Community Center, 400 N Rampart St.
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