OPCD Introduces Interim Director of Technology (New Orleans, LA, Wednesday, July 19, 2023) Ryan Eleew, former Associate Director of Technology for the Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD), had been named the Interim Director of Technology for the OPCD after the Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. At the Special Board...
Read moreContact: Meaghan Clark Director of Communications 504-289-1341 [email protected] OR Emma Skilbred Public Engagement Specialist 504-715-8083 [email protected] OPCD Executive Director Tyrell Morris Announces Last Day After thoughtful consideration, Director Morris has informed the Board that he has decided to step away from the role of...
Read moreOPCD’s Employee of the Quarter Nekia Robertson OPCD believes in acknowledging our staff’s successes to help them develop not only professionally, but to also recognize their own true potential. With that goal in mind, OPCD has created the Employee of the Quarter Award to honor employees who go above and beyond to #SHOWUP for
Read moreContact: Meaghan Clark Director of Communications 504-289-1341 [email protected] OR Emma Skilbred Public Engagement Specialist 504-715-8083 [email protected] OPCD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TYRELL MORRIS ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION (New Orleans, LA, Monday, June 26, 2023) – Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) Executive Director Tyrell...
Read more(New Orleans, LA, Tuesday, June 21st, 2023) OPCD in partnership with Carbyne is pleased to announce this new revolutionary call triage technology that is the first of its kind in the world. Showcased at the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2023 national conference in Dallas, Texas with roughly 10,000 9-1-1 emergency response...
Read more(New Orleans, LA, Thursday, June 15, 2023) – The Orleans Parish Communication District, The City of New Orleans, and the New Orleans Health Department (NOHD) are proud to announce the launch of the New Orleans Mobile Crisis Intervention Unit (MCIU), a team of trained mental health professionals who will respond to mental and behavioral health...
Read more(New Orleans, LA, May 8, 2023) -Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris and District B Councilmember Lesli Harris announce a new 3-1-1 feature that will allow residents of New Orleans to report utility pole issues to 3-1-1 via call, text, chat, or online which will then be sent directly to Entergy, AT&T, or...
Read moreOPCD #SHOWUP Spotlight LaCher Watson In 2019, OPCD began our #SHOWUP Spotlight Series, designed to share the stories of our Heroes Under the Headset, who go above and beyond to serve the city of New Orleans. We are excited to continue this series by introducing you to OPCD Public Records Supervisor, LaCher Watson. LaCher started
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Read moreOPCD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TYRELL MORRIS ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING OIG AUDIT REPORT Today, OPCD Executive Director Tyrell Morris issues a statement regarding the recently published report from the New Orleans Office of Inspector General (OIG) which conducted a performance audit of the Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) for the period...
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