New Orleans Independent Police Monitor

New Orleans Independent Police Monitor Building Public Confidence thru Transparency, Accountability & Fairness

The Office of the Independent Police Monitor (IPM) is an independent, civilian police oversight agency created in August of 2009.

03/27/2026

The OIPM proudly sponsors the Constitutional Policing Award, first presented in October 2025 to Officer Jacob Barbe and awarded today to Officer Jaleel Richardson.

This award recognizes the recruit who demonstrated the highest level of skill in documenting and applying the core principles of constitutional policing during reality based training. This includes clear understanding of policy and legal standards, including reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and lawful uses of force, all reflected through detail and accurate reporting.

Congratulations again to Officer Jaleel Richardson!

This award is about more than performance. It is about building a culture where constitutional policing is understood, prioritized, and practiced from day one.

Honored to attend the graduation of NOPD’s Recruit Class #206 and celebrate the next generation of officers stepping in...
03/27/2026

Honored to attend the graduation of NOPD’s Recruit Class #206 and celebrate the next generation of officers stepping into service.

The OIPM proudly sponsors the Constitutional Policing Award, first presented in October 2025 to Officer Jacob Barbe and awarded today to Officer Jaleel Richardson.

This award recognizes the recruit who demonstrated the highest level of skill in documenting and applying the core principles of constitutional policing during reality based training. This includes clear understanding of policy and legal standards, including reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and lawful uses of force, all reflected through detail and accurate reporting.

Congratulations again to Officer Jaleel Richardson!

This award is about more than performance. It is about building a culture where constitutional policing is understood, prioritized, and practiced from day one.

Also, we want to give a shout out to graduate Malcolm Hardiman who we met when he was a member of the 5th District Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB) and went on to join the Academy.

Congratulations to Recruit Class #206. As you begin your careers, remember the responsibility you carry and the impact you can have in the community. Stay committed, stay accountable, and lead with service.

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Calling all lawyers! The OIPM is seeking proposals to represent us as our General Counsel. We are seeking attorneys with...
03/26/2026

Calling all lawyers! The OIPM is seeking proposals to represent us as our General Counsel. We are seeking attorneys with experience in employment law, administrative and governmental processes and law (especially public records law), and comfort in advising on constitutional law questions. The deadline is April 20th to submit a proposal for this exciting opportunity. Link here: https://bit.ly/RFPOIPMLawyer

Two different days, two different hearings. On Wednesday and Thursday this week, the OIPM monitored disciplinary hearing...
03/19/2026

Two different days, two different hearings. On Wednesday and Thursday this week, the OIPM monitored disciplinary hearings at the NOPD. On Wednesday, the OIPM monitored Captain Panel hearings and on Thursday, the OIPM monitored Superintendent Committee panel hearings. The OIPM monitors disciplinary proceedings to ensure compliance with policy and law and consistency and fairness within disciplinary process. The OIPM will also provide assessments on the formal disciplinary investigations and recommendations on policy, practice, training, and supervision where necessary. No discipline is final until the officer receives a disciplinary letter from the Superintendent. Disciplinary outcomes can be appealed to the Civil Service Commission. To learn more about officer discipline and appeals, you can check out our annual report on our website with relevant data.

Before a critical incident video is released, it goes through multiple layers of review.Today, the OIPM met with the Pub...
03/17/2026

Before a critical incident video is released, it goes through multiple layers of review.

Today, the OIPM met with the Public Integrity Bureau and the District Attorney’s Office to review footage tied to a critical incident, as required by PIB Operating Procedures.

We don’t just watch it — we:
• Discuss edits
• Flag concerns
• Talk through whether the video is legally eligible to be released

These videos often involve serious incidents like officer-involved shootings or major uses of force.

The goal is to balance transparency with protecting investigations and privacy.

This step helps ensure that when videos are released, they are done responsibly, thoughtfully, and with accountability in mind.

Today, the OIPM participated as a nonvoting member of the Use of Force Review Board (UFRB). At the UFRB, Force Investiga...
03/12/2026

Today, the OIPM participated as a nonvoting member of the Use of Force Review Board (UFRB). At the UFRB, Force Investigation Team investigators present their cases of officer force that they investigated and their findings of whether the force was within policy, practice, and training or not. At these hearings, the OIPM will discuss our training, policy, legal, supervision, and tactical observations, concerns, questions, and recommendations with the room. After the discussion on the case, the presiding Deputy Chiefs vote. If the force is determined to be outside policy, practice, and training then the matter will go into the disciplinary system. The UFRB happens monthly at NOPD HQ.

Did you know that each month the OIPM produces a report that is provided to the City Council, the Ethics Review Board, a...
03/11/2026

Did you know that each month the OIPM produces a report that is provided to the City Council, the Ethics Review Board, and the public? In this report, the OIPM releases data regarding oversight work completed in the month – including use of force monitoring, misconduct work, community-police mediations, disciplinary proceedings monitored, and outreach activities conducted. Additionally, the OIPM highlights projects and discusses relevant developments that have occurred over the month that may impact how you’re policed. These reports are available online at www.nolaipm.gov and now will be summarized on our social media page. Check it out and let us know what you think.

Thank you to St. Noir for hosting our Coffee with the IPM event this morning and thank you to everyone who stopped by t...
03/11/2026

Thank you to St. Noir for hosting our Coffee with the IPM event this morning and thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about local oversight. If you missed us, we will be at a different coffee shop next month!

Join us at St. Noir Cafe on St. Roch Ave for coffee with the Independent Police Monitor and Deputy Police Monitor this W...
03/09/2026

Join us at St. Noir Cafe on St. Roch Ave for coffee with the Independent Police Monitor and Deputy Police Monitor this Wednesday, March 11th at 8:30am – 10:30am. This is a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about police oversight post the Consent Decree, and NOPD processes and policies – like officer discipline and use and force – and our goals for 2026. Enjoy some coffee and conversation with us. We look forward to seeing you there.

Nothing like a good coffee and real conversation with the community! Thank you to everyone who stopped by Coffee with th...
03/06/2026

Nothing like a good coffee and real conversation with the community! Thank you to everyone who stopped by Coffee with the IPM this morning at in the St. Roch neighborhood! We met so many great people and had meaningful conversations about policing and police oversight in New Orleans. Mornings like this remind us how important it is to stay connected with the community we serve.

Missed us today? No worries. Join us for the next Coffee with the IPM on Wednesday, May 11th at 8:30 - 10:30 AM at . Come grab a cup and chat with us!

Join us at St. Noir Cafe on St. Roch Ave for coffee with the Independent Police Monitor and Deputy Police Monitor this F...
03/04/2026

Join us at St. Noir Cafe on St. Roch Ave for coffee with the Independent Police Monitor and Deputy Police Monitor this Friday, March 6th at 8:30am – 10:30am. This is a chance for you to ask any questions you may have about police oversight post the Consent Decree, and NOPD processes and policies – like officer discipline and use and force – and our goals for 2026. Enjoy some coffee and conversation with us. We look forward to seeing you there.

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New Orleans, LA
70119

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Wednesday 9am - 4pm
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