NOPD is preparing to increase patrols over the summer, joining forces with Louisiana State Police to launch Operation Golden Eagle for the third time.
The program aims to deter crime and catch the most violent offenders.
NOPD has investigated over 86 homicides this year.
Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork has requested additional help from state police.
State troopers will work with NOPD officers to patrol neighborhoods, hot spots, and the interstate to increase police presence and combat crime.
Councilwoman Helena Moreno says the interstate patrols will be especially helpful considering NOPD’s ongoing manpower issues. A study in 2021 showed that NOPD officers spent roughly 7,000 manhours dealing with interstate incidents.
