During the Stake Out for Justice luncheon on October 15, 2024, the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation recognized a special group – the Champions of Public Safety. Thanks to the incredible role they have played in making our community safer, we honored these individuals during our only annual fundraiser. As the most prestigious event in local law enforcement, the Stake Out was held in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Nominations for the honor were submitted to team members and then selected by our committee based on impact to the community. The goal of this list was to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions and demonstrated unwavering commitment to law enforcement in New Orleans. Overall impact was prioritized and many nominees asked to remain anonymous.

Selection Process: Nominations from the business community were chosen based on impact with some exclusions – current law enforcement, media, clergy, City officials, and NOPJF board members.
 

Their invaluable support for public safety initiatives has enabled local law enforcement to make the city a safer place to live, work, and visit. The world is now taking notice, and this dedication serves as an inspiration to all who strive for a brighter future for New Orleans. We are deeply grateful for their dedication to creating a safer and more just community in our city.

2024 Champions of Public Safety

Morris Bart

Harold Bartholomew

Mary Bartholomew

Chad Berg

Ryan Berger

Yvette Bordelon

Sam Brackstone

Deborah Brackstone

Billy Burk

Caroline Calhoun

Katy Casbarian

Ethan Cheramie

Louis Colin

John Dempre

Dr. Patrick Dennis

Virgil Duplessis

Terry Ebbert

Don Fearn

Ron Forman

Steve Friedman

Aryanna Gamble

John Georges

Troy Gilbert

Susan Gundlach

John Hairston

Bill Hines

Pike Howard

E.F. Hunter

Noel Johnson

CJ Jumonville

Dan Kelly

Cliffe Laborde

Merritt Lane

Walt Leger

Jack Little

Dr. Larissa Littleton-Steib

Nancy Lytle

Ralph Mason

Eric Morgan

Pete November

Andrew Ramsey

Garner Robinson

Mike Rodrigue

Mark Romig

Gerard Schoen III

Mackie Shilstone

Natalie Simon

Poco Sloss

Robert Vaughn

Cory Wagner

Michael Willis

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2024 Champions of Public Safety