Public Safety
The French Quarter Management District has created, partnered, and overseen numerous public safety programs.
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
NOHSEP: Pioneering Citywide Safety through Real-Time Monitoring
The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security boldly protects communities by operating the city’s state-of-the-art, 24/7 Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC).
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
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
Newell: New alliances, strategies emerging for French Quarter security
The French Quarter Management District had a study done to look at new strategies to improve public safety in the Vieux Carre, the crown jewel of Louisiana’s tourism industry and