NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee met to hear presentations from members of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Office of Violence Prevention, and Healing Minds NOLA, as well as Honorable Judge Kern Reese of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The Committee also reviewed and voted on an ordinance amending an existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and Healing Minds NOLA.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, the Criminal Justice Committee convened to receive updates on public safety initiatives and to identify legislative, financial, and operational issues from several departments.