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Recent Retirees August and September 2015

At the request of esteemed member David Abbott and because there was no room for recent retirees in this month's newsletter, here are the recent retirees for September and August of 2015: September - 2015 Sgt. Leo Peters August -… Read More »

Motivational Letter

The below letter was received by the NOPD 5th District.  Sgt. Powers thought that everyone would appreciate it. Read More »

FOP Scholarships Make Lasting Difference for Members, Families

For Immediate Release Monday, September 14, 2015 FOP SCHOLARSHIPS MAKE LASTING DIFFERENCE FOR MEMBERS, FAMILIES At its September meeting, the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge No. 2, awarded scholarships to members and their families through the organization's Scholarship… Read More »

FOP Mac Bolden Precision Shooting Award Class 172

FOP President Walter Powers, Jr. and Police Officer Spencer Powers On Wednesday, July 2, 2015, 29 recruits graduated from the New Orleans Police Department Police Academy.  The 29 recruits are desparately needed in the police districts that serve the City… Read More »

July 2015 Meeting Minutes

  Click here to download the minutes from the FOP meeting of July 14, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Como   Read More »

June 25 2015 Special Meeting Minutes

Click here for the minutes from the June 25, 2015 Special Meeting of the FOP. Read More »

June 2015 Meeting Minutes

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of June 9, 2015 (.pdf). Read More »

Special Labor Meeting 6-25-15

  Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002)    June 13, 2015       FOP SPECIAL LABOR/DELEGATE MEETING Thursday, June 25, 2015   Lakeview Presbyterian Church Meeting Hall 5914 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124… Read More »

Article – The New Nationwide Crime Wave

Click here for the Heather McDonald article "The New Nationwide Crime Wave." Read More »

Cops for Kids Bicycle Registration Event

    For Immediate Release Tuesday, May 12, 2015   FOP TO CO-HOST BIKE REGISTRATION EVENT SUNDAY   The Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 will team up this weekend with NOPD's First, Third and Eighth Districts and… Read More »

April 2015 Meeting Minutes

  Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of April 14, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile Read More »

Call to Arms for all Public Employees – HB418 and SB204

              The LAFOP is committed to protecting the rights of its members in Louisiana.  Remember that you are part of an organization that represents law enforcement officers from Greenwood to New Orleans and many… Read More »

HB 523 Update

              Last night, Mandeville Lodge # 42 hosted a meeting with Representative John Schroder in attendance to discuss HB 523 and the effects that it would have on State Supplemental pay for police and… Read More »

Fundraiser for St. Charles Parish Deputy Cpl. Burt Hazeltine

                The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office and the St. Charles Fraternal Order of Police #15  have joined together to establish a benefit fund for Corporal Burt Hazeltine through the Louisiana FOP Foundation. … Read More »

Call to Arms for ALL Law Enforcement Officers

              Today begins the 2015 Louisiana Legislative Session and OUR support or opposition to Bills that affect our members, active and retired. HB 523 by Representative Schroder is a Bill that the LAFOP OPPOSES, that can take away… Read More »

Mac Bolden Shooting Award for NOPD Class 171

Sgt. Walter Powers, Jr., President of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge #2, Superintendent Michael Harrison, and Mayor Mitch Landrieu presented NOPD Recruit Rafael Lopez with the Mac Bolden Precision Shooting Award.  The FOP presents the Mac Bolden… Read More »

March 2015 Meeting Minutes

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of March 10, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile Read More »

FOP Journal

Click here for the electronic version of the most recent FOP Journal. Read More »

February 2015 Meeting Minutes

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of February 10, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile Read More »

Tulane University Educational Opportunity

Tulane University offers NOPD employees and other city employees a 50% discount on tuition.  In addition, every 7th class is free.  NOPD officers still need to meet educational requirements for promotions. Click here to view Tulane's flyer. Read More »

IMPORTANT ALERT

From NOPD Intelligence: In the last 90 days the New Orleans Police Department has documented at least 15 instances of telephone scams involving allegations of kidnap.  During these calls a male with a slightly detectable foreign accent claims to have… Read More »

Memorial Committee February Report

To All FOP Members: Please keep your thoughts and prayers for our fellow officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. I researched a list of NOPD officers who died in the line of duty in the month of February. Your fellow… Read More »

Hanrahan Fundraiser

On January 31, rthere was a fundraiser at the Irish House for Officer Hanrahan, the Irish police officer shot in a robbery in the 7th Ward.  Here are a couple of photos courtesy of Mike Sarver. Read More »

JoinNOPD – Unique Opportunities Abound

Manpower in the New Orleans Police Department is at historic lows.  There are currently somewhere around 1,100 commissioned members of the NOPD, if you include the recent academy graduates who are currently in field training.  There are two other academy… Read More »

Job Opportunity

The below job announcement was sent to the FOP for consideration of its members. Pinnacle Security and Investigation Inc. is currently seeking current and former POST Certified Law Enforcement Officers to provide armed security services to neighborhoods and businesses throughout… Read More »

FOP Meeting Minutes – January, 2015

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of January 13, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile Read More »

Use of Force – A Sergeant’s Perspective

“Use of force”, three words that have become the center of debates across the country in this time of heavy scrutiny, and second guessing of law enforcement actions.  They are also three words that are an everyday reality and part… Read More »

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

  A message from FOP National Secretary Pat Yoes    FOP Members, In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible… Read More »