NOPD Proudly Commits to Rising Ladies Representation Inside of its Ranks by Joining the 30X30 Initia
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Police Division is thrilled to announce its participation in the 30X30 Initiative, a campaign to improve the illustration of girls in law enforcement recruit courses to 30 percent by 2030. While, NOPD is nicely ahead of the curve with 23 % ladies already inside its ranks as a participant in the initiative, the office pledges to apply a sequence of no- to low-price actions to improve the illustration and ordeals of girls in sworn positions. Some include the pursuing:
- Guarantee that procedures and procedures are free of all bias,
- Boost equitable choosing, retention and promotion of women officers, and
- Be certain NOPD’s culture is inclusive, respectful, and supportive of females in all ranks and roles of law enforcement.



The NOPD is a person of the very first legislation enforcement businesses to take part in the 30X30 initiative, which underscores our dedication to ladies leadership from recruit to senior rank. Examples incorporate Officer Brionna Antoine (pictured over), who a short while ago graduated from NOPD Education and learning and Education Academy’s Course 190 as “recruit in charge” and 19-year veteran Sgt. Nicole Powell (pictured under) who serves in the Field Operations Bureau and is an International Affiliation of Chiefs of Law enforcement “40 Underneath 40” award recipient. Both equally officers credit the department’s help with their achievement.
Click right here to learn a lot more about Sgt. Powell’s journey.
Click here to discover far more about Ofc. Antoine’s journey.
“By committing to the pledge, NOPD will establish on progress already manufactured below in the Crescent Town. It is primarily critical to have females well-represented in our leadership ranks. Not only will distinctive views be introduced to fixing lots of of the difficulties dealing with modern day legislation enforcement … their existence will reflect the neighborhood … which in transform will improve the community’s confidence in their law enforcement department, reported NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson”. Click listed here to pay attention to Chief’s Ferguson online video testimonial.
Click here to master extra about the 30X30 initiative and the other taking part agencies.