Published 2 years ago

New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city

Summary by Ground News

The number of New Orleans police officers has dwindled to well under 1,000 people, down from more than 1,300 a few years ago. NOPD Supt. Shaun Ferguson says the average response time currently sits at 11 minutes, but with the help of civilians, the department can reduce that time.

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Washington Times

Civilians being sought to help out diminished New Orleans police force

The New Orleans Police Department is looking to hire civilians to help hasten response times by alleviating the pressure on the city's dwindling police force.

2 years ago·United States

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New York Post

New Orleans to use civilians as crime-scene ‘detectives’ as slayings spike

New Orleans is taking desperate measures to combat its soaring slay rate amid a severe police staffing shortage.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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The Daily Caller

Desperate Blue City To Hire Civilians Amid Police Shortage, Violent Crime Spike

New Orleans, Louisiana, is adding dozens of civilian employees to its police department amid an ongoing staffing crisis, according to police.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The New Orleans police department is hiring civilians to help its officer shortage

The New Orleans police department is overhauling its hiring process to include civilians, as well as eliminate credit score checks and marijuana use questions. (Image credit: Kevin McGill/AP)

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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The Daily Wire

New Orleans Police Forced To Hire Civilians During Crime Surge

The New Orleans Police Department has turned to hiring civilians to fill staffing needs as it faces ongoing violent crime in the city.New Orleans mayoral candidate Laura Rodrigue shared the concern during an interview on Fox News’s “Fox & Friends First” on Tuesday.“Resorting to hiring civilians to respond to crime scenes is alarming to the residents and should be alarming throughout the country,” Rodrigue said. “They came out and said that civil…

2 years ago·Nashville, United States

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