That is why any chosen candidate for chief must adhere to the City Council confirmation process widely endorsed by the voters of the City. IN FACT, HE SAYS ORLEANS MAYOR LATOYA CANTRELL ASKED HIM TO RECONSIDER. The clientele back then was rougher, recalled Barnes, a friend of Ferguson's back then, and now an NOPD public information officer. NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Amid building pressure, New Orleans Police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will retire from his position effective Dec. 22, according to city officials. SuperintendentWoodfork is a 32-year veteran of the department, joining the NOPD on Jan. 27, 1991. "After 24 years of service in a profession that takes a lot out of the individuals who answer this call, it is time for me to take a step back and place more priority on my family and my own well-being. Ferguson currently serves as commander of the Education and Training Division, which oversees the police academy. He called the profession of a police officer a "noble calling," saying it was a job that he put before his family for a long time. Ferguson also sits on the board of the Jugs Social Club, which organizes the historically black Krewe of NOMTOC's Carnival parade on the west bank. The New Orleans Superintendent of Police has resigned. Over this last year, the city has seen serious reductions in crime, such as aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, business and residential burglaries and non-fatal shootings. Neither is guaranteed in a city that has seen progress in its police force evaporate before. Published: Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:52 AM PST. THIS IS MY DECISION. As New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Shaun Ferguson reflected on his impending retirement while denying he was shoved out, a chorus rose Wednesday for Mayor LaToya Cantrell to look far and wide for a new chief. "I just hope that nothing is done in the selection of this new chief that would make the public lose confidence in the city, and city leadership," said King. Prior to training the next generation of NOPD officers, he served as Commander of the Second District from 2016 to 2018. Cantrell elevated him from 2nd District commander to the NOPDs top post after Harrison left. At the time of his appointment to Chief, he was serving as the Commander of the Educational and Training Division, which oversees the police academy. They've been 100 percent, anything I needed, anything I wanted, Barnes said. Subscribe to email updates, All Contents. Richard Pennington, the only NOPD chief since 1980 who didnt rise through local law enforcement ranks, served eight years under former Mayor Marc Morial beginning in 1994, the city's high-water mark for deadly violence. Yet, you faced all of these seemingly insurmountable hurdles with dignity, grace and determination. New NOPD chief sworn in following emotional send-off for former superintendent, Jonette Williams could be named the next NOPD superintendent. He is also a member of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. AND RIGHT NOW, FERGUSON TELLS US HE HAS NO PLANS ONCE HE OFFICIALLY RETIRES ON DECEMBER 22ND. None of the responding officers noticed signs of impairment, but as per NOPD policy, Ferguson took a blood alcohol test. Yet, you faced all of these seemingly insurmountable hurdles with dignity, grace and determination. Throughout her career, Superintendent Woodfork has completed several specialized trainings and received many awards and commendations. Afterward, Ferguson began his long rise through the departments ranks. The son of the newly sworn-in head of the New Orleans Police Department was arrested Tuesday (Jan. 22) in connection with a domestic dispute that occurred over the weekend, according to NOPD spokesman Andy Cunningham. Scharf said Ferguson was mentored by current NOPD Deputy Chief of Operations Paul Noel, an advocate of data-and technology-driven policing whos seen as No. It would be disingenuous to the appointee and the people of this city if there were any attempt to circumvent this process, therefore, I am looking forward to the opportunity to engage the public in a community discussion on this important next step. His tenure as Chief saw the national rise in crime due to the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but under his diligent leadership, the NOPD persevered. It has just humbled me throughout my career as to how to work with people, and how you should be a brotherhood-sisterhood with each other while taking care of your community.. You have permission to edit this article. The citys new chief took his oath with fanfare in front of Gallier Hall on Jan. 18. Its called accountability, he said. A majority of City Council members were among those chafing at word that Cantrell has already chosen a successor in Jonette Williams, a deputy police chief who would become the first woman to lead the NOPD. What began as a simple salary data search on officers in the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has led to a months-long undercover sting operation and has recently ended with cop suspensions, a . Ferguson said his decision to retire was an emotional one. Shaun Ferguson named new NOPD chief by Mayor LaToya Cantrell, Other questions:subscriberservices@theadvocate.com. Cantrell has yet to name Ferguson's replacement, though multiple sources inside and outside the police department say she's chosen Williams. He was a 13-year veteran of the NOPD. Hoping to beef up a dwindling police force amid a rise in . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. There was a problem saving your notification. Ferguson issued the following statement regarding his retirement: "I want to thank Mayor Cantrell and her administration for their constant support over the past four years. "We need to get this right.". A white rookie cop shot a man named Henry Glover who was trying to pick up goods pilfered from a strip mall. 113 talking about this. Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams criticized inconsistencies in NOPDs data and the FBIs data for arrests and solve rates. New Orleans Police Department Commander Shaun Ferguson was named the citys new police superintendent on Monday (Jan. 14) by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. However, Superintendent Harrison, the man Ferguson describes as his mentor, ordered him to serve a five-day suspension. On Monday morning, NOPD Superintendent Shaun Ferguson and Deputy Chief Superintendent John Thomas met for a press conference to discuss the incredibly violent weekend in the city. I have not stopped talking to Chief Harrison since he left. Cantrell, whom Ferguson praised next only to God for her support of him as police chief, asked that he take the holiday to consider it. This is New Orleans.
NOPD says hiring more civilians could help lower police response time COVID hit. Laws governing the City of New Orleans: Home Rule Charter, Code of Ordinances and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. He recalls her opening the conversation simply: Are you ready to be my chief?. City Council President Helena Moreno released the following statement: Superintendent Ferguson faced significant challenges over the past several years, and I want to thank him for his hard work and dedication to the people of our City.
J.P. Morrell repeats call to replace NOPD Chief Ferguson He was promoted to sergeant in 2007 and returned to the homicide beat from 2011 to 2012. Shaun Ferguson promises his four children will never receive special treatment. Officers grievances included cronyism, favoritism, and being promoted based on who you know and not on ability or experience, she said of the results. Over this last year, the city has seen serious reductions in crime, such as aggravated assaults, sexual assaults, business and residential burglaries and non-fatal shootings. Since then, she has been assigned to five of the NOPDs eight districts at the rank of Patrol Officer, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. Ferguson was named 4th District officer of the year in 2000, 2002 and 2003, according to his resum. Moving forward, there should be a national search for a new police chief to find the best candidate to lead the NOPD.
NOPD Supt. Shaun Ferguson discusses violent weekend in the city - WGNO The cause of Glover's death was kept under wraps for years. See a spelling or grammar error in our story? Saatva Mattress Review: Our Pick for the Best Overall Bed of 2023, We Found 12 Cute Planters and Flower Pots That Cost Less Than $25, Here's Where to Watch and Stream Marvel's 'Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' Online. Lundy described Fergusons management style as valuing the employees under his charge, and that makes people work so much harder, he said. There could be somebody out there thats just a diamond in the rough, that may have some fantastic ideas, Livaccari said.
In that role, she was tasked with overseeing the department's Management Services Bureau.Williams would make history as the first woman to ever become superintendent of the department. His tenure as Chief saw the national rise in crime due to the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, but under his diligent leadership, the NOPD persevered. He was one of our young leaders that we identified when I was superintendent and Im very proud of him, said Serpas. He has to go through his due process, just as any other individual whos accused of any criminal wrongdoing.. We need to support each other as we continue the work of making the city safe for its residents and visitors. Good luck brother.. Before then, Serpas sat in the superintendent's seat for a little more than 4 years. We need a new Chief, period. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Southern . While this is a family matter, Chief Ferguson wants to be clear that the NOPD will conduct a proper and complete investigation just like we do in every case, Cunningham said. #NOLA. From a nearly 50-year low in homicides in 2019, shootings and murders have surged across the city. Ferguson oversaw a department plagued by steep officer losses and few new recruits to replace them, while facing criticism over a lack of a plan to deal with the surge in violence as the force shrank. In a copy of his most recent resum,obtained through a public records request after Cantrells announcement, Ferguson claimed that he reduced crime by 10-15 percent within two years as commander of the 4th District. By Chris Miller. She served 12 years as a Detective and later as a Sergeant in the department's Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit. Although crime had fallen under Penningtons watch, it still plagued much of the city, including Algiers. In the roughly five years between graduating high school and joining the force, he worked as a private security guard and as a maintenance assistant for the Army Corps of Engineers. Leave an email address and we'll do our best to respond! The 21-year-old was booked into the Orleans Justice Center jail on a charge of domestic-abuse battery, WDSU 6 reported, citing inmate booking information from the Orleans Parish Sheriffs Office. A New Orleans Advocate analysis of the citys 911 database suggests that crime actually rose by 25 percent during Fergusons tenure there, outstripping the citywide 11 percent increase. One of the church's members, Henry Glovers aunt Rebecca, said she wishes him well. He is also a member of the Major Cities Chiefs Association, the Louisiana Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. View online City tools and other City websites. His . Ferguson quickly received a reminder that being the top cop comes with greater scrutiny. E-mail nopdchief@nola.gov. Ferguson said his commitment to accountability does not conflict with caring for officers, even ones who have fallen under criminal suspicion. Before this, he commanded NOPDs Fourth District from 2014 to 2016. It was a department in shambles, sullied by terrible crime statistics and violence coming from inside the department itself. "I was not forced out. Those leadership attributes may have won the notice of then-Superintendent Ronal Serpas, who named Ferguson as commander of the 4th District in 2014 to replace a captain who had been sidelined amid an internal investigation. Ferguson's monthly financial retirement package would be $12,524 if he chooses not to work for a police department following his retirement from the NOPD, according to the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System. After 24 years of dedicated public service to the City of New Orleans, Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will retire at the end of this year. New Orleans police Superintendent Shaun Ferguson discusses decision to retire, IS WDSU NEWS AT FIVE. Ferguson faced difficult times during his tenure as superintendent.
New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson to step down | Crime/Police Earlier this week, Supt. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WDSU-TV. Federal prosecutors said it was all part of a larger cover-up. Ferguson, 46, first applied to join the NOPD in 1995, when the city had just seen its highest-ever murder count. Ferguson announced his retirement from the NOPD a few weeks ago. I would like to extend the most heartfelt thank you to Chief Ferguson for your nearly 25 years of service, selflessness and sacrifice, especially in accepting my appointment of you as Chief in January 2019. The 2nd District also includes the mayors neighborhood of Broadmoor. "To the men and women of this city, I love you. So that started a conversation, Ferguson said. AND I THINK THAT IS MY GRADE A COP. This is a crisis: New Orleans murder rate per capita pacing highest in U.S. Police say the suspected shooter is an unknown female.
Domestic case dropped against NOPD superintendent's son Ferguson said it was time to focus on family, and he felt confident that he had made a difference in his time with the police department. Sources tell FOX 8 recently promoted Deputy Superintendent Jonette Williams is the frontrunner to be tapped by Cantrell to replace Ferguson. Ferguson served with the department for 23 years, with three of those years in the top position of the department. Ive been shot, another cop yelled to the dispatchers. He has a bachelors degree in business administration from Southern University of New Orleans, NOPD said in a 2015 news release about his promotion to 2nd District commander. For Shaun Ferguson, a West Bank police 'brotherhood' helped drive his rise to NOPD chief, BY MATT SLEDGE AND RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS | msledge@theadvocate.com rvargas@theadvocate.com, Domestic violence charges against NOPD chief's son dropped; case was set for trial Monday, Witness to Mardi Gras killings on initial silence: 'I was trying to kill' shooters, avenge family, Former New Orleans police chief unanimously confirmed as Baltimore's new police commissioner, For the 3rd straight year, New Orleans sees a steep drop in murders, Who is Jonette Williams? Ferguson was hired by NOPD in 1995, NOPD records show. After 24 years of dedicated public service to the City of New Orleans, Superintendent Shaun Ferguson will retire at the end of this year. That change does not go into effect until Jan. 1, meaning Cantrell could appoint a new police chief without council approval. Well change as we need to change, he said. She received both a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement from Southern University at New Orleans. As Superintendent, Chief Ferguson helped shape the NOPD into a strong, trustworthy, professional and efficient department, capable of repairing the broken rapport between the NOPD and our citizens and business owners. We have also seen more illegal guns being taken off our streets, with nearly 2,500 illegal guns seized just this year.