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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.
Updates from the Criminal District Court
Representatives from the Criminal District Court updated the Committee on various ongoing construction projects, including the renovation of seven jury deliberation rooms, the replacement of 285 windows throughout the building, and other initiatives. Representatives also assured the Committee that they are still working on the case management system with the Clerk of Criminal District Court and the City, as well as security upgrades with help from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Updates from Municipal and Traffic Court
Members from the Municipal and Traffic Court provided updates on the quarterly report of filings and depositions, Amnesty Day 2025, ongoing building renovations, and the Crescent City Community Court.
Regarding filings and depositions, representatives shared that they are on course to have approximately 26,000 filings in 2025, showing an upward trend from previous years. On September 20, 2025, the Municipal and Traffic Court hosted Amnesty Day, an initiative that encourages defendants to address outstanding municipal and traffic matters in a non-adversarial setting. During Amnesty Day, more 800 people were served and 3,384 issues were addressed.
To view the Municipal and Traffic Court’s full presentation, click here.
Updates from the New Orleans Police Department
Representatives from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) gathered before the Committee to provide updates on crime statistics in 2025, the NOPD’s Violent Crime Reduction plan, recruitment efforts, and much more. Regarding crime statistics, NOPD explained that at the time of constructing their presentation, murders in the city were down 18% year-to-date.
Regarding Violent Crime Reduction, the NOPD plans to continue holding weekly GRIP meetings to address violent crime, as well as maintain collaboration with federal law enforcement partners, federal prosecutors, and the District Attorney’s office on the New Orleans Data-Informed Community Engagement (NODICE) initiative.
NOPD also confirmed they are continuing recruitment efforts, with Captain Gwen Nolan leading the effort. Additionally, the NOPD plans to revamp its recruitment campaign through billboard advertising, Indeed campaigning, recruitment apps, job fair attendance, and other initiatives.
To view the NOPD’s full presentation, click here.
Updates from the Office of the Independent Police Monitor
Members of the Office of the Independent Police Monitor (OIPM) provided updates on political and legal developments impacting police oversight, as well as updates on OIPM projects for 2025. Specifically, representatives from OIPM provided updates for projects like the citywide launch of the community and district-based Mediation Program from OIPM and NOPD. Additionally, OIPM broke down the data they received regarding community-police mediation efforts, community liaisons, community outreach, public engagement, and more.
To view OIPM’s full presentation, click here.
Updates from the District Attorney’s Office
Representatives from the District Attorney’s Office shared updates on crime reduction, public safety benefits, and initiatives such as NODICE. The DAO reported that the scope of NODICE has continued to expand significantly throughout 2025. Additionally, the DAO has implemented focused case resolution strategies to clear the backlog of cases in Section J, Criminal District Court.
Updates from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office (OPSO) provided updates on OSHA training efforts, opioid prevention initiatives, and reentry programs for community members. They also outlined public safety improvements, agency news, and gave a detailed update on the aftermath of the cyberattack that occurred on September 4, 2025.
To view the OPSO’s full presentation, click here.
Updates from the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center
The Juvenile Justice Intervention Center (JJIC) provided updates on successful events and programs in Q3 2025, updates on JJIC Medical and Behavioral Health services, and updates on the JJIC’s Human Resources department. The JJIC also laid out its goals for the future, which include requesting salary increases for JJIC-specific positions, securing permanent programming partners for JJIC youth, and more.
To view the JJIC’s full presentation, click here.
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