As a community leader, we truly appreciate you joining the fight to make our neighborhoods safer by attending our only annual fundraiser – the law enforcement event of the year. There is much to celebrate, and we could not do it without your support. Thank you for helping us honor officers who have gone above-and-beyond the call of duty this year.
Here you’ll find details about topics covered at this year’s luncheon and the awards presented. Thank you for being a part of NOPJF’s only annual fundraising event. Your support directly impacts the officers, agents, deputies, and civilians in and around New Orleans law enforcement. Proceeds from the event will support NOPJF’s core initiatives, which include promoting public safety through law enforcement training, technology, and tactics.
NOPJF 2025 BADGE OF HONOR RECIPIENTS:
-NOPD Bomb Squad
- Officer Jason Samuel
- Officer Douglas Boudreaux
- Officer Salvador Castagnetta
- Officer Cedric Davillier
- Officer David Desalvo
- Officer Keith Elsensohn
- Officer Nicholas Morrell
- Trooper Barry Domangue
-NOPD Det. Raychel Wiley
-NOPD SPO Mikal Salahuddin
-NOPD Det. Jeraire Bridges
-NOPD SPO Bronson Gettridge
-LSP TFC Nicholas Folse
NOPJF 2025 PARTNER OF POLICE RECIPIENTS:
-EMS Capt. Matteo Avocato
-Lamar Advertising VP Bob Lanaux
NOPJF 2025 HONORARY CRIMEFIGHTER:
-Gayle Benson
The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation (NOPJF) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to making New Orleans a safer place in which to live, work and visit. The Foundation accomplishes this by promoting excellence in policing, efficiency in criminal justice, and positive community engagement. In 2025, the NOPJF has assisted with the response to the January 1st terror attack, arranged the Teneo risk assessment, and supported advanced training to specialized units such as the NOPD Emergency Medical Responder program. The NOPJF was founded in 1995 by concerned citizens who believed the NOPD needed additional resources to effectively police the city. For more information, please visit: www.nopjf.org
Remembering Our 2025 Fallen Heroes
In 2025, Sergeant Caleb Eisworth (Baton Rouge PD), Lieutenant Allen “Noochie” Credeur (Rayne PD), and Sergeant Grant J. Candies (St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office) are three Louisiana fallen officers. Their causes of death were vehicular assault for Eisworth and Candies, and gunfire (inadvertent) for Credeur. K9 Macho (Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office) also died in the line of duty on January 15, 2025, from a heart attack.
Fallen Officers in 2025:
- Sergeant Caleb Eisworth
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- Agency: Baton Rouge Police Department, LA
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- Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
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- Date: August 10, 2025
- Lieutenant Allen “Noochie” Credeur
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- Agency: Rayne Police Department, LA
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- Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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- Date: May 5, 2025
- Sergeant Grant J. Candies
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- Agency: St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA
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- Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
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- Date: March 23, 2025
- K9 Macho
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- Agency: Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, LA
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- Cause of Death: Heart attack
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- Date: January 15, 2025
Hundreds of Lives are Lost Each Year In New Orleans to Overdose
The NOPJF wants to empower you to help save lives. The opioid epidemic has quietly, yet powerfully, crept into our own backyard. In 2023, there were 523 deaths from accidental overdose according to the Coroner – that was more than twice the number of homicides that year. However, first responders saved nearly three times that amount by using Naloxone – commonly known as Narcan – to reverse the effects.
Thanks to the leadership and community outreach by the New Orleans Health Department, 2024 saw a significant decrease in deaths to 293. Today, thanks to their incredible team, we are distributing Narcan to you in hopes that you may help continue that momentum. You’ll find a link to a quick training video below and the 2024 Annual Opioid Report here.
VIDEO: NARCAN Nasal Spray – How to Use
What is naloxone (Narcan*)?
Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. It is an opioid antagonist. This means that it attaches to opioid receptors and reverses and blocks the effects of other opioids. Naloxone can quickly restore normal breathing to a person if their breathing has slowed or stopped because of an opioid overdose. But, naloxone has no effect on someone who does not have opioids in their system, and it is not a treatment for opioid use disorder. Examples of opioids include heroin, fentanyl, oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, and morphine.
How is naloxone given?
Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected. Naloxone can be given as a nasal spray or it can be injected into the muscle, under the skin, or into the veins. Steps for responding to an opioid overdose can be found in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s (SAMHSA) Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit.
Upcoming Dates:
October 8, 2025 – Go Blue for Law Enforcement (“10-8 Day”)
November 24, 2025 – NOPJF and Arnaud’s annual Teddy Bear Drive begins
January 1, 2026 – Adopt-A-Cop Support Initiative begins
June 2, 2026 – Blessing of the Fleet for First Responders
Special Thanks to the Richard C. Colton, Jr., Foundation
The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation is committed to providing local law enforcement every advantage in keeping the public safe – that includes safeguarding the men and women who wear the badge.
Thanks to the support of the Richard C. Colton, Jr., Foundation, the NOPJF team tested the abilities of the Armored Republic A1 plate at the NOPD range in August for possible field use. Utilizing 6 escalating ammunition calibers, the A1 plate passed every test.
VIDEO: View the A1 Body Armor Stress Test
About Armored Republic A1 armor: The A Series steel alloy line is designed for maximum durability and effectiveness against a wide variety of threats. The A1 is distinguished by its ability to consistently stop level III+ threats. Unlike ceramic or polyethylene material, this custom steel alloy blend is able to take several hits from these rounds without fail.
HEADLINES POWERED BY NOPJF PROGRAMS:
- Historic Drop in New Orleans Homicides – Public Safety
- Officer Recovery following Bourbon St. Attack – Officer Advocacy
- Teneo Risk Commissioned for French Quarter Safety – Policy and Practice
- Adopt-A-Cop Keeps Mardi Gras Running – Officer Advocacy
- French Quarter Sweeps – Public Health
- Blessing of the Fleet for First Responders – Officer Advocacy
- Drone Technology (sUAS) Implementation – Technology and Equipment
- OJC Escape Notifications – Public Safety
- Battling the Opioid Epidemic – Public Health
INTRODUCING THE NOPJF FLAG
As the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation celebrates three decades of law enforcement support, the NOPJF is introducing a new symbol for law enforcement in New Orleans.
Symbolism of the Flag Elements:
The NOPJF flag’s 8 white and blue bars represent the 8 districts of the New Orleans Police Department as well as the thin blue line between order and chaos, while the 16 stars with the star and crescent badge represent the 17 unique wards of New Orleans and the Officers who are also a part of that community. The white canton represents purity, truth, and integrity – core ideals of policing.
