OPSO Community Meeting
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Orleans Justice Center
Consent and Compliance
Orleans Parish Jail Monitors
NEW ORLEANS - 8-17-2019
Highlights:
- Top Male and Female will receive two (2) tickets for the Zulu Parade 2019
- Costume contest
- Post and Pre race party on OPSO and Zulu Premises
Registration is now open for the annual OPSO/Zulu 5K Walk-Run which starts at 8:30 a.m. August 24 at the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, 2800 Perdido Street. The 3.1-mile walk/run also ends at 2800 Perdido Street. Activities also include a half-mile walk/run.
Registration: https://www.raceentry.com/races/zuluopso-5k-walkrunbike/2019/register
When: 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk, Saturday, June 4, 2016
Where: Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office, 2800 Perdido Street
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OPSO To Host “What About The Victims Lunch”
Event focuses on victims and survivors of violent crimes
| WHAT: | In 2018, the OPSO Crime Victims Assistance Program handled about 1,000 cases and awarded more than $750,000 to victims and survivors of crimes in Orleans Parish. The Sheriff's Office intends to honor some of those victims and survivors at a "What About the Victims Luncheon." The luncheon is a way for victims and survivors to connect and to support each other after the loss of a loved one to crimes of violence. Attendees will also include crime victim advocates, motivational speakers and religious leaders Capt. Stephanie Minto, OPSO claims investigator and leader of the Crime Victims Assistance Program, is a speaker at the luncheon, along with Kenisha Martin, founder of the What About the Victims Facebook group. The luncheon, which is co-sponsored by OPSO's Crime Victims Assistance Program and A&N Studios, is expected to become an annual event. |
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| WHEN: | Noon, Saturday, August 17, 2019 | |
| WHERE: | Orleans Justice Center 2800 Perdido St., New Orleans, LA 70119 | |
| WHO: | Capt. Stephanie Minto, OPSO Claims Investigator Kenisha Martin, Founder, What About the Victims Facebook group |
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If you have a medical question about an inmate, call the Medical Inmate Advocate at 504-202-9451.
The Medical Inmate Advocate is an experienced OPSO nurse who will investigate your concern and call you back. If you wish to provide medical information about an inmate, call the Medical Inmate Advocate. Medical confidentiality is maintained, but your concerns will be addressed.
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Programs for Public Benefit
Young Marines
The OPSO chapter of the Young Marines is in partnership with the national Young Marines program. Youth under the age of 18 enroll for drill, games, field trips, and education.
West Bank Major Crime Taskforce
Deputies assigned to this task force focusing on major crimes and narcotics enforcement on the West Bank.
United States Marshals Task Force
OPSO also participates in US Marshal task force activities, focusing on the apprehension of violent criminals in the Greater New Orleans Area and monitors registered sex offenders in Orleans Parish.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
DARE is a school-based drug awareness and prevention program for youth. OPSO’s main focus is sixth graders through high-school.
Criminal Patrols
This program focuses on outstanding warrants for violent crimes. Persons wanted for violent crimes are targeted and arrested for public safety. This program is grant funded in partnership with the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and focuses on proactive crime prevention in high crime areas and the apprehension of wanted fugitives.
Day Reporting Center
The Day Reporting Center is a collaborative agreement between the New Orleans Sheriff Office and the Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections. The New Orleans Day Reporting Center program strives...
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Transitional Workforce Center
Department of Corrections inmates who have eighteen months or less and a suitable record can end their sentence in the work release program at the TDC Transitional Workforce Facility.
Low Literacy to GED Educational Services
These services are provided by our educational partners, the Orleans Parish Public Schools’ Alternative Learning Institute (South White Street Female Facility, juveniles held as adults, House of Detention, and Orleans Parish Prison)...
HIV Counseling and Testing
This program is in partnership with the Office of Public Health. All incoming arrestees are offered HIV testing upon arrival. A trained nurse is on hand to counsel the patient on the results. As a matter of course, arrestees...
GED Testing Center
OPSO is a State of Louisiana Department of Education certified GED testing facility. We give a monthly GED test for the public, and test inmate students within secure facilities approximately every two months or as students are ready.
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Inmates who are considered low risk and who wish to work for the public good are assigned to Community Service, where they perform a number of civic tasks. The Community Service Division also works in partnership with...
Alcoholics Anonymous
This program is available to inmates in the House of Detention and the Warren McDaniels Transitional Workforce Center and will be expanding to other buildings as additional volunteers are gained. There is also a group...