ABOUT NOPD

NOPJF AND NOPD MISSION

The New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation is dedicated to improving the criminal justice system in Orleans Parish through partnerships with a special focus on the New Orleans Police Department. The Foundation supports the quality of life and professional growth of those courageous men and women who have sworn to defend our community and secure justice through the rule of law. The fundamental goal of the Foundation is to make New Orleans a safer place to live, work and visit.

STRATEGY

To increase competency and productivity throughout the criminal justice system in Orleans Parish.

LIVING IN NEW ORLEANS

No other city in the United States pulses with the kind of creativity and true enjoyment of life like New Orleans. That’s why many have referred to New Orleans as a cultural Mecca - a city that thrives on its world-class cuisine and legendary music and art, which ranges from eclectic to classical. In addition, a wide variety of entertainment options, like the NBA and the NFL, concerts and local productions, as well as the many festivals that happen year round, will make it easy to feel at home.