One of America’s most celebrated events is Mardi Gras in New Orleans and no one works harder than the officers of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) stationed along parade routes during the Carnival Season.  While keeping people safe and keeping the parades in...

On Saturday, June 9th at 8:30 A.M., the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation will partner with the French Market Corporation and the New Orleans Running Systems to bring to you the Creole Tomato Festival 2 Mile Run/Walk. As with last year, over...

A partnership between NOPJF, NOPD and the Community The good times of carnival season wouldn't be possible without hard work and sacrifice by NOPD officers. Most work long shifts along parade routes for days-on-end with little to no time off.  Adopt-A-Cop Mardi Gras...

On December 18, 2017 the NOPD launched the largest Recruit Class in over a decade at the revamped NOPD Academy on Paris Avenue. The class represents the fruition of a lengthy overhaul of the hiring process by the NOPD, Civil Service, and the NOPJF, including a new...

A fund has been established for the benefit of the family of Officer Marcus McNeil, who gave his life in the service of his city on October 13, 2017. Officer McNeil is survived by his wife and two children, aged 5 and 2. Thank you for your service and the service all...