Public Safety
The French Quarter Management District has created, partnered, and overseen numerous public safety programs.
New Orleans Public Safety Dashboard
French Quarter safety is improving and response times are decreasing, thanks in part to the efforts of the FQMD, the
Governing.com: How New Orleans Is Leading the Nation in Violent Crime Reduction
The FBI’s quarterly data shows there has been a 23 percent decrease in murder nationally. New Orleans, however, has seen
NOPD News: NOPD 2024 Crime Statistics Show Significant Decreases in Multiple Crime Categories
Today (January 13, 2025), the NOPD released its 2024 crime statistics, compiling and comparing data on overall crime in the
Orleans Parish Crime Trends
Helpful Links
Non-emergency resources (for emergencies, dial 911):
Programs
Our efforts include supplemental police patrols, a security assessment, and public information campaigns. Use the links below for more information.
Public Meetings
Public engagement for public safety is essential. FQMD’s Security and Enforcement Committee meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 2:00 pm. The New Orleans Police Department’s Eight District MAX meetings are every Tuesday at 2:00 pm at the 8th District Station. The New Orleans City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee meets on the second, or third, Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am.
French Quarter Public Safety in the Media
Fox 8: French Quarter Residents Hope Restored Streetlamps Will Increase Sense of Safety
“Since last fall, the French Quarter Management District has been on a mission to fix these historic streetlamps. The black iron streetlamps posted in and around New Orleans’ world-famous district
FQMD Improves Safety, Livability with Streetlight Repair Project
$1.75 Million Project Fixes Broken Streetlights in the French Quarter The French Quarter Management District (FQMD) has repaired nearly 500 streetlights in the French Quarter, enhancing safety, appearance and livability
FQMD Discusses Safety Tips with Fox8
Previous FQMD Board Chair and current Vice-Chair of the FQMD Finance and Development Committee, Heidi Raines, met with FOX8 this week to discuss safety tips for those who visit, live,
FQMD’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the North Rampart Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements Program
The French Quarter Management District has completed work on a project that will enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along one of the French Quarter’s most traveled streets, North Rampart Street. On
FQMD Discusses Public Safety Programs with WWL TV
FQMD Board Chair Jane Cooper spoke with WWL TV this week about our multiple public safety programs and initiatives, including the Supplemental Police Patrol Program and the Remove, Lock, Take
FQMD Approves Agreement to Continue Supplemental Patrols
New Orleans, Louisiana 31 DECEMBER 2020 – On Thursday, December 31st, the French Quarter Management District (FQMD) Board of Commissioners voted to approve a motion to enter into a Cooperative