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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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Gahiji Barrow has been living in New Orleans for n

Gahiji Barrow has been living in New Orleans for nearly 11 years and has done transformative work within the criminal justice arena working with VOTE and other organizations. Gahiji has been mediating with the NOIPM (Independent Police Monitor) community police mediation program for 6 years and is now joining forces with others to form a statewide organization that focuses on conflict resolution using mediations, coaching, restorative circles and other strategies. He also is a spiritual energy worker and teaches Reiki. #mediatormonday #nolaoipm #communitypolicemediation

It’s almost time! We hope to see you this Thurs

It’s almost time! We hope to see you this Thursday at the Treme Community Center at 6pm to discuss policing during hurricane season, what oversight does, and how to be hurricane ready. It’s going to be a great chance to give your feedback and learn more about hurricane season. #publicforum #policeoversight #hurricaneseason #feedback #community #nolaready #nopd

Big thank you to Ms. Kim Ford @crescentcitylady fo

Big thank you to Ms. Kim Ford @crescentcitylady for having us on Facebook Live and her Treeshakers show to talk about our upcoming public forum on Policing, Oversight, and Hurricane Seasons. You can listen in on Friday at 9am on WHIV 102.3 FM. We hope to see you next week, Thursday, June 9th, at the Public Forum at the Treme Community Center at 6pm. #whiv #communityengagement #publicforum #hurricaneseason #policeoversight #nolaoipm #neworleans

Congratulations to our wonderful contract attorney

Congratulations to our wonderful contract attorney, Mummi Ibrahim, on her new appointment as the first Independent Police Auditor for Arlington County, Virginia. We are sad to see you go but know you will be an effective, fair, and dedicated police auditor for the community of Arlington! #policeoversight #communityoversightboard #arlingtoncountyva #community #nolaoipm

June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season.

June 1st marks the beginning of hurricane season. We want to hear from you about what you would like to see from NOPD and OIPM this upcoming season and in the future. Please join us on Thursday, June 9th to discuss this and more! #hurricaneseason #nolaoipm #communityfeedback #hurricanerecovery #nopd #policeoversight

Good morning and happy #mediatormonday ! Today, we

Good morning and happy #mediatormonday ! Today, we are introducing Richard H. Saxer. Richard is also a mediator with ReEntry Mediation Institute of Louisiana @reentrymediation . He is a founding board member of Community Mediation Services, Inc and has been trained in restorative practices. Active in prison ministry for over ten years, Richard has helped lead Kairos retreats as well as twice a month Bible studies at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola. He is a retired teacher of special education, currently teaches English as a Second Language, and is active in interfaith dialogue. We are grateful to have you on our team Richard! #mediatormonday #nolaoipm #communitypolicemediation

What a powerful afternoon celebrating the life of

What a powerful afternoon celebrating the life of a powerful soul. Robert Goodman Jr. was a community leader who organized for this city and all its people. Thank you for your work. You will be missed. #onemic #community #neworleans #unclerob #restinpeace

It’s all about collaboration and communication.

It’s all about collaboration and communication. This morning the IPM, Stella Cziment, sat down with NOPD leadership, the Office of Police Secondary Employment, and the Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security to talk about secondary employment and police details. Our offices work together to improve systems and ensure officer compliance with policy. #collaboration #policeoversight #cityagencies #neworleans

It’s Mediator Monday! Today, meet Reverend Denis

It’s Mediator Monday! Today, meet Reverend Denise Graves, who has been a mediator with our program since 2015. Denise serves as community pastor, educator, meditation mentor, mediator, Acudetox Specialist and author who employs applied education techniques to build the Kingdom of God/Good on earth through personal coaching, spiritual counselling, and organizational consulting. Denise knows each person is important and has influence beyond their awareness.
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Denise leads eclectic spiritual services, sacraments community rituals, co-facilitates multi-spiritual & faith meditation sessions weekly, national study and prayer calls and consults with wisdom leaders from Africa, India, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cuba, Haiti, and South America to pursue, insure and create environments that are just, evolved, well and culturally respectful to the degree that no additional harm to people and the land are done.
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Denise led and participated in spiritual retreats and mission services for personal development and community service in the Continental United States, Puerto Rico, Ghana, Equator, Bali, Okinawa, United Kingdom, and American indigenous nations, ethnic groups, and enclaves.
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Graduate of the University of Kansas, St. Paul School of Theology, American Institute of Holistic Theology, studied Meditation with and was Certified by Ven. Thich Thien Tri., Accomplished studies in the Goddess, Orishas, Druid and Metaphysical practices. #mediatormonday #nolaoipm #communitypolicemediation

As the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ends,

As the National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ends, the OIPM reflects on the importance of this week. During #ncvrw2022 , the OIPM engaged with the community, shared resources, and made valuable connections with other community organizations. ✨#nolaoipm #communityengagement #tutuwalk #silenceisviolence #victimshaverightstoo #neworleans

Thank you to @freddiekingiii and team for meeting

Thank you to @freddiekingiii and team for meeting with the Independent Police Monitor and Deputy to discuss policing in New Orleans and community collaboration. We look forward to working with your office! #neworleans #citycouncil #nolaoipm #communityfirst #collaboration #policeoversight

The OIPM joins our community partners in National

The OIPM joins our community partners in National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2022. This week there will be a series of community focused events around New Orleans. Visit the website for a schedule and resources: tinyurl.com/NCVRW2022
#nationalcrimevictimsrightsweek #neworleans #ncvrw2022 #policeoversight

Today, the IPM, Stella Cziment, and the IG, Ed Mic

Today, the IPM, Stella Cziment, and the IG, Ed Michel, presented to a quorum of Ethic Review Board members in City Council chambers. These monthly presentations are open to the public and are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the operations, work product, goals, and priorities of both agencies. Moving forward, the OIPM will post more about these meeting dates and what is discussed so the public can participate. #policeversight #publicmeeting #ethicsreviewboard #nolaoipm

Happy #MediatorMonday! Today, we are introducing N

Happy #MediatorMonday! Today, we are introducing Nell Bolton. Nell is a native New Orleanian involved in a variety of social, racial and restorative justice initiatives. In her day job, she works internationally on peacebuilding, equity and inclusion programs for a leading relief and development organization. In non-pandemic times, her work takes her to Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Nell returned home after Hurricane Katrina for what she thought would be a year or two, working on faith community civic engagement, advocacy and coalition building …. And here she remains! She takes great joy in her family and enjoys walking, biking and fest-going with her husband and son. Nell holds Masters’ degrees in theology and in international peace studies, and aspires to dance more, create more, and grow more. Thank you for your service, Nell we are grateful to have you on the team. #nolaoipm #meditation #communitypolicemediation #policeoversight #mediatormonday

Today, we kick off our #mediatormonday series! We

Today, we kick off our #mediatormonday series! We will be introducing our wonderful team of OIPM community-police mediators over the next few months.
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Meet KaTrina! KaTrina Chantelle Griffin is an accounting, nursing and business professional with 25 years of experience in the banking, medical, non-profit and education industries. She holds undergraduate degrees in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology and Nursing with a minor in Business Administration from William Carey University and the University of Tampa and graduate certification in Accounting and a MBA from the University of New Orleans and the University of Phoenix.
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KaTrina is a member of the National Association of University Women and the National Black MBA Association where she serves as the Branch President and New Orleans Chapter President. She also serves as the New Orleans Club Secretary for the Louisiana Federation of Business & Professional Women.
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KaTrina is very passionate about the city of New Orleans and education. She is a graduate of the New Orleans Civil Leadership Academy and graduate of the Urban League New Orleans Urban Leaders for Equity and Diversity Academy.
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KaTrina is an avid reader and started a book club called Cocktails and Conversations for Progressive Women. She also enjoys live music, shopping and spending time with her loved ones. KaTrina loves weddings so much that she recently became an ordained minister to be able to perform them. Thanks for being on the team, KaTrina! #nolaoipm #mediation #communitypolicemediation #policeoversight #mediatormonday

This is what the OIPM does everyday – review inv

This is what the OIPM does everyday – review investigations, monitor police practice, and provide recommendations about policy. Today, the Acting IPM, Stella Cziment, met with one of the Captains of the Public Integrity Bureau, Captain Hargrove, to discuss a handful of upcoming investigations and provide recommendations. #policeoversight #nolaoipm #nopd #accountability

St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday is an annual c

St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday is an annual community gathering of Mardi Gras Indian tribes. It is an opportunity to celebrate heritage and culture through the meetings of tribes, displays of hand-sewn suits, singing, dancing, and chanting. The OIPM monitors to make sure the police give space and respect for this culturally significant event. The OIPM monitors the NOPD presence at the event and their interactions with the Mardi Gras Indian tribes and the community. If you attended St. Joseph’s Night or Super Sunday, please let us know how the NOPD interacted with you. #stjosephsnight #supersunday #policeoversight #policemonitoring #community #neworleans #mardigrasindians

Thank you for having us tonight, @ubuntuvillagenol

Thank you for having us tonight, @ubuntuvillagenola ! It was inspiring and motivating to hear the stories of the parent leaders and we look forward to partnering to serve parents and our community moving forward. #communityispoliceoversight #ubuntuvillagenola #nolaoipm #policeaccountability #communityengagement

It is a day of awareness and action where we join

It is a day of awareness and action where we join together as a community across the globe to call for the end of police brutality. If you or someone you know is affected or harmed by officer brutality, please report that use of force to the OIPM. #dayagainstpolicebrutality #awareness #action #healing #policeoversight #nolaoipm #accountability

The meetings today with the Police Association of

The meetings today with the Police Association of New Orleans (PANO), the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and the Black Organization of Police (BOP) were to discuss secondary employment concerns and related policy changes and informational materials for officers regarding time caps and secondary details. The OIPM is responsible for providing oversight to the secondary employment process and ensuring that officers have access to necessary information regarding NOPD operations, misconduct processes, and policies. #policeoversight #nolaoipm #nopd #policeassociation #secondaryemployment #policy #feedback #collaboration #accountability

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