New Orleans Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick defends overtime, stresses safety

A New Orleans Police Department 300 officers short is now set to face some difficult decisions due to the growing $160 ...

New Orleans police chief says she will ‘suffer the consequences’ to keep community and officers safe

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans Police Department Chief Anne Kirkpatrick said she will continue authorizing overtime despite ...

Mayor Cantrell asks judge to lift no-contact order with co-defendant Jeffrey Vappie

Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking a judge to allow her to have contact with former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, ...

New Orleans police chief says overtime 'isn't optional,' voices public safety concerns

NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said Thursday that overtime isn't an option for her agency, specifically because of the ...