New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says the International Association of Chiefs of Police has narrowed the field of candidates for NOPD Chief from 33 applicants to six candidates recommended to be considered as semifinalists.
"IACP, in cooperation with the City of New Orleans, community leaders and stakeholders, worked to define the qualifications of the ideal Superintendent candidate through direct engagement with residents, job analysis, an evaluation of the policing environment and feedback from NOPD employees," the Cantrell Administration said in a news release.
The administration says the six semifinalists will participate in a two-day assessment July 20th and 21st in New Orleans.
"The Assessment Center will allow IACP to evaluate the semi-finalists based on essential competencies required for effective police agency leadership. City public safety personnel and external stakeholders will participate in the interview process at the Assessment Center to contribute a local perspective."
The release says that the IACP will then recommend finalists for interviews with Cantrell and senior administration members.
The New Orleans City Council will then hold hearings to consider the mayor's selection.
So far, the names of the semifinalists have not been released.