New Orleans Police Department
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has primary responsibility for law enforcement in New Orleans, Louisiana. The department's jurisdiction covers all of Orleans Parish, while the city is divided into eight police districts.
Michael S. Harrison is the Superintendent of Police and chief commander of the NOPD.
Bureaus and Command Staff
The NOPD is divided into five bureaus, each commanded by a deputy superintendent who reports to the superintendent of police:
Paul M. Noel, Deputy Superintendent, Field Operations Bureau
Rannie Mushatt, Deputy Superintendent, Investigative and Support Bureau
John D. Thomas, J.D., Deputy Superintendent, Management Services Bureau
Arlinda P. Westbrook, J.D. Deputy Superintendent (Civilian), Public Integrity Bureau
Timothy F. Averill, J.D. Deputy Superintendent (Civilian), Compliance Bureau
In the absence of the superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent of Field Operations will command the department.
Non-District Core Components and Command Staff