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Short staffing and recruitment remain the #1 issue plaguing the NOPD
Short staffing and recruitment remain the #1 issue plaguing the NOPD

Short staffing and recruitment remain the #1 issue plaguing the NOPD

Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, NOPD Superintendent, joins Newell to give an update on crime, policing during French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and a busy convention and festival season. The Chief also discusses staffing, overtime, troop morale, recruiting, and drone technology.

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Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season
Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season

Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season

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Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department
Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department

Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department

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Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish

Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish

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A fiscal analysis projects that LIT will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish
A fiscal analysis projects that LIT will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish

A fiscal analysis projects that LIT will generate more than $33 million in new annual tax revenues for St. Bernard Parish

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The New Orleans City Council approved the NOPD's plans to use a drone to respond to emergency calls in a narrow vote Thursday afternoon.

The New Orleans City Council approved the NOPD's plans to use a drone to respond to emergency calls in a narrow vote Thursday afternoon.

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Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season
Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season

Full Show 4/16/2026: Despite NOPD shortages, Chief Kirkpatrick is ready for New Orleans's festival season

1h 53m 13s
PodcastsNewell Normandwwl
Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department
Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department

Hour 3: A Louisiana Legislative Auditor Report of the OPSO operations outlines the many dysfunctions of the department

38m 48s
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2026 French Quarter Festival Parade Interviews 4-16-26

2026 French Quarter Festival Parade Interviews 4-16-26

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Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish

Hour 2: The LIT will add thousands of jobs and a major boost for St. Bernard Parish

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