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OIPM: The First Police Oversight in New Orleans

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor(OIPM) is an independent, civilian police oversight agency created in August of 2009. Our mission is to improve police service to the community. Boost citizens trust in the NOPD. Better officer safety and working conditions. Our goal is to improve the community with one citizen at a time.

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The *NEW* OIPM website is live! Please check it o

The *NEW* OIPM website is live! Please check it out and learn more about who we are, our work and internally generated data, how to let us know about police interactions, and read our public reports and letters. You can find our website at: https://nolaipm.gov/ Scroll through these slides to see some new aspects of our website. #nolaoipm #data #feedback #website #policeoversight #checkitout

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The Police Community Advisory Boards are an opport

The Police Community Advisory Boards are an opportunity for community members to serve on boards who provide recommendations to the police, weigh in on public safety concerns, and act as a partnership for the community to the police. If you want your voice heard in your police district – this is one way to have an impact. Learn more and apply through this link: https://bit.ly/3I4uiuO #policecommunityrelations #policeoversight #community #beheard #neworleans

January is #humantraffickingawarenessmonth . The O

January is #humantraffickingawarenessmonth . The OIPM joins in solidary with the @louisianacacs to raise awareness about #humantrafficking on social media by wearing blue today on January 11th for #wearbluedaylouisiana . Please swipe for resources including a 24 hour toll-free national hotline. The OIPM wants to make sure that the NOPD is sensitive and prepared to identify and respond to accounts of human trafficking - let us know how the NOPD can do better. #policeoversight #nolaoipm #neworleans

Accounts of positive policing makes our police for

Accounts of positive policing makes our police force better, encourages reform, and helps the NOPD know what our community needs out of law enforcement. January 9th is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and it is an opportunity to request a commendation – which is a compliment which goes in the officer’s personnel file – as a way to say “thank you” for an officer going above and beyond. Comment below, message us, or email us at policemonitor@nolaipm.gov to submit a commendation. #policeoversight #positivewords #feedback #nopd #neworleans

Today, the Acting Independent Police Monitor, Stel

Today, the Acting Independent Police Monitor, Stella Cziment, met with the Inspector General, Ed Michel, over coffee to discuss ongoing collaborations and projects for 2022. Both of these ethics oversight agencies report to the Ethics Review Board. Our two offices frequently meet and work effectively together as partners in oversight. #civilianoversight #oversightagencies #oversightandaccountability #nolainspectorgeneral #nolaoipm #neworleans

Sadly, there have been reports of car thefts, pack

Sadly, there have been reports of car thefts, package thefts, and damage this holiday season. You can report property damage, lost property, thefts, auto theft, and supplement existing cases online. Also, request a copy of your police report. The NOPD non-emergency line is (504) 821-2222. You can report the non-emergency crime online at: http://nola.gov/nopd/nopdonline/ #nopd #neworleans #policereport #online #service #policeoversight #resources

On December 28, there is a virtual opportunity for

On December 28, there is a virtual opportunity for you to learn more about this new law making it possible for Safety and Permits and Code Enforcement employees to issue citations. Listen in to get information, learn how it will work, ask questions, and submit public comment. Here is the link: https://bit.ly/3ecn3V1
#deputizing #publicforum #publiccomment #nopd #neworleans #policeoversight #nolaoipm

A very belated but deserved farewell to the former

A very belated but deserved farewell to the former Independent Police Monitor, Susan Hutson. @susanforsheriff led the OIPM for 11 years and we thank her for all she did for our office and our community. May the force be with you. Always. #nolaoipm #farewell

Recently, police secondary employment has been the

Recently, police secondary employment has been the subject in investigative news coverage and, in response, we’re hearing that the community would like to know more about what is secondary employment and how is it managed. Swipe through these slides to learn more about police details and the Office of Police Secondary Employment. The OIPM is currently working with the NOPD and other partners to understand and investigate any allegations of secondary employment misconduct and ensure accountability. #policeoversight #nolaoipm #secondaryemployment #policedetail #nopd #neworleans #frequentlyaskedquestions #accountability

OIPM is thrilled to finally be training a new coho

OIPM is thrilled to finally be training a new cohort of community-police mediators after many delays due to covid. Mediators are volunteers from the community who undergo an initial 50-hour in-depth training on how to lead a mediation. NOPD officers participate to help train the mediators and become ambassadors to the program. Visit the OIPM website to learn more about this important program. #nolaoipm #mediation #policeoversight #communitypolicemediation #neworleans #nopd #training #community

NOPD policy 41.13.1 protects the rights of transge

NOPD policy 41.13.1 protects the rights of transgendered individuals in policing interactions and Chapter 41.3 prohibits biased policing. Are these policies working? Let us know.
#transgenderdayofremembrance #community #equality #awareness #remembrance #policeoversight #nolaoipm #neworleans

OIPM leads trainings and CLEs on police oversight,

OIPM leads trainings and CLEs on police oversight, how officer misconduct and use of force is investigated under NOPD policy, and the impact of police reforms and the Consent Decree. Reach out to our office if you’re interested in this opportunity! #policeoversight #nolaoipm #communityoutreach #cle #training #neworleans

On Tuesday, the OIPM had the opportunity to share

On Tuesday, the OIPM had the opportunity to share with City Council how we maximize our budget to provide vital oversight to the NOPD and public services to the community. The OIPM receives .16 percent of the New Orleans General Budget each year. You can watch footage of our budget presentation on the City Council website to learn more. #neworleans #nolaoipm #budget #citycouncil

Yesterday, 15 NOPD Captains were formally sworn in

Yesterday, 15 NOPD Captains were formally sworn into duty by Chief Ferguson. OIPM congratulates the new captains on their achievement. These 15 Captains were selected after a rigorous internal selection process including a Civil Service exam, interviews with Deputy-Chiefs, and reviews of candidate’s job and disciplinary history and performance evaluations. The OIPM monitored these steps and contributed feedback and input into the deliberations and promotion process. You can now read our report including our assessment of the captain promotion process and our recommendations to the NOPD online: https://bit.ly/OIPMCptRep #nolaoipm #policeoversight #policeleadership #neworleans

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor is lo

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor is looking for experienced Data Coordinator to join our team! If you love generating and analyzing data and working with community partners and city agencies – this is the position for you. Here is the link to apply: https://bit.ly/OIPMdatajob
#nolaoipm #policeoversight #dataanalytics #datascience #data #neworleans #policedata #datatransparency #hiring

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awarenes

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the OIPM marked the occasion by participating in the NOPD Special Victims Section Social Services Unit event, “Wands of Bravery: Survivors Recognition Ceremony.” Today we joined with these passionate social workers, NOPD detectives and leadership, the survivors and their families as we commemorated the bravery of these survivors and their loved ones. Thank you for including us in this beautiful event. To learn more about the services and resources available to you as a survivor – please follow @familyjusticecenter Also, our office is available for you to provide feedback regarding any police response or investigation into domestic violence. Let us know how the NOPD is serving you. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #domesticviolenceawareness #neworleans #community #wandsofbravery #nopd #policeoversight #nolaoipm

Today the OIPM is monitoring Captain Panel Hearing

Today the OIPM is monitoring Captain Panel Hearings at the Public Integrity Bureau. These hearings are a chance to adjudicate investigated allegations of misconduct against officers. This is where the rubber hits the road in terms of accountability within the NOPD. The OIPM has a seat at the table, monitors the hearings, and provides input during deliberations. #policeoversight #nolaoipm #accountability #nopd #discipline

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The Office of the Independent Police Monitor is partnering with Families Overcoming Injustice, a powerful group of families that have lost their loved ones to police violence, to mark a significant day of remembrance and action. Each year a vigil is held on City Hall steps in observance of the National Day Against Police Brutality. It is an opportunity honor the memory of those who have been killed and/or physically harmed by law enforcement. The OIPM invites you to join us in support of FOI families and all the affected individuals whose names we do not know on Friday, October 22nd from 3-5 p.m. If your organization is interested in speaking or tabling, please reach out. #policeoversight #nationaldayagainstpolicebrutality #nolaoipm #familiesovercominginjustice

Join us this evening to celebrate the 38th Annual

Join us this evening to celebrate the 38th Annual Night Out Against Crime in our stories!! It is an opportunity to highlight the strengths and resources of our community. #nightoutagainstcrime #nolaoipm #policeoversight

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