(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
Read moreContact the Louisiana Legislative Auditor (LLA) Hotline if you suspect the misappropriation (theft), fraud, waste or abuse of public funds by anyone. Information provided to the LLA Hotline may result in an investigation, audit or other review. For more information, click the link below for further details. Waste,Fraud, & Abuse Poster
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...
Read moreOPCD TO OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING ONSITE EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Today, OPCD Executive Director Tyrell Morris announces a new weekly pre-employment testing opportunity for applicants seeking employment with Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD). Those interested in applying for the Emergency Communications Specialist...
Read moreOPCD is hosting their first ever One Stop job fair for the Emergency Communication Specialist I position. The event will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023, on campus from 9am – 1pm. The campus is located at 118 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119. To ensure efficient processing of candidates, we ask everyone
Read moreOPCD Welcomes Meaghan Clark as Public Engagement Manager OPCD is proud to announce the appointment of Meaghan Clark to the position of Public Engagement Manager. Meaghan has a wealth of experience in public engagement as it relates to social media, digital strategy, client management, and branding. We are overjoyed to have her on board. Prior...
Read moreOPCD #SHOWUP Spotlight Jyneco Thornton 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 Emergency Communications Specialist, Jyneco Thornton. On February
Read moreContact: Emma Skilbred Public Information Officer 504-715-8083 [email protected] OPCD’s Employee of the Quarter Patrina Duplessis 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...
Read moreContact: Emma Skilbred Public Information Officer 504-715-8083 [email protected] OPCD Issues Statement in Response to WWL-TV Story and Comments Provided by City Council Leadership New Orleans, LA (February 8, 2023) On Sunday, Feb. 5, OPCD Executive Director Tyrell Morris was reviewing posts on the NextDoor application, as he does...
Read moreContact: Emma Skilbred Public Information Officer 504-715-8083 [email protected] OPCD Welcomes Recruitment Class 23-01 New Orleans, LA (January 31, 2023) The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) is proud to welcome its newest recruitment class of future first responders (Class 23-01). These recruits will complete the agency’s...
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