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After 12 years, federal judge moves NOPD to the exit ramp of court oversight
After 12 years under a sprawling, court-enforced reform agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the plan is a major step toward independence.
New Orleans Police Begin Process to End Federal Oversight
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has taken a critical step toward ending more than a decade of federal oversight following a damning Department of Justice report dating back to 2011.
Federal judge grants sustainment, marking near-end to NOPD consent decree
After years of federal oversight, the New Orleans Police Department is entering the final phase of the consent decree.
Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan said the police department has transformed itself into a more transparent and accountable agency.
WWNO4d
Judge OKs two-year offramp for NOPD consent decree
After more than a decade under federal oversight, the New Orleans Police Department will finally have a chance to prove that it can police itself, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Judge to rule on NOPD’s progress toward ending consent decree
In a joint statement, Governor Jeff Landry and Attorney General Liz Murrill said, “Now is the time to end NOPD’s consent decree and return control of policing to the City—the brave men and women who serve in the NOPD deserve recognition for the hard work and commitment to this community that they have demonstrated over the last decade.”
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New Orleans Police Department granted 2-year sustainment period, signaling beginning of the end of consent decree
REPORTING LIVE FROM FEDERAL COURT, JON A federal judge has announced her decision on the New Orleans Police Department's yearslong consent decree. Judge Susie Morgan granted the NOPD a two-year ...
NOPD embarks on two-year journey to prove lasting reform
Federal oversight continues as NOPD enters two-year sustainment period, signaling progress but maintaining accountability.
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Cantrell administration changes tune on NOPD consent decree, again urges swift exit
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration has joined Attorney General Liz Murrill in asking a federal judge to rule on a motion to end the long-running consent decree over the city's police force.
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NOPD embarks on two-year journey to prove lasting reform
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan granted a joint motion filed by the City of New Orleans and the Department of Justice for approval of the sustainment plan. The approval sets the ...
The Tribune-Democrat4d
Judge says New Orleans Police Department can begin process of ending federal oversight
A judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending longstanding federal oversight. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan’s ruling Tuesday came in response to a request
Houston Chronicle5d
Judge says the New Orleans Police Department can begin the process of ending federal oversight
NEW ORLEANS (AP ... Department to start wrapping up the monitoring program. U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan said the police department has transformed itself into a more transparent and ...