LCPD

The LCPD contracts with the City of New Orleans to provide law enforcement personnel. The contract states that the LCPD commander must hold the rank of sergeant or higher in the New Orleans Police Department. Per the contract with the City of New Orleans, the LCPD and the City of New Orleans mutually agree as to who shall be the LPCD Commander. The commander of the LCPD is assigned full-time to the LCPD. The salary of the Commander of the LCPD is paid by the City of New Orleans per the LCPD contract with the City, with the LCPD's reimbursing the City for this salary. The Commander selects and supervises the officers who patrol the District. The Commander reviews crime activity and budget to determine the number of officers scheduled on each 4-hour shift. The Commander uses his best efforts to fill any shift where an officer, for whatever reason, does not work. The Commander reports to the Board of Commissioners on monthly crime statistics and crime trends.

Also known as: Lakeview Crime Prevention District

Primary location: New Orleans United States