OPCD 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 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] Mayor Cantrell Appoints OPCD Executive Director Tyrell Morris as Chair of the Newly Formed Violent Crime Reduction Task Force New Orleans, LA (January 11, 2023) The Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) is proud to announce the appointment of...
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Contact: Sierra Wallace Public Engagement Manager 504-432-0378 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPCD Announces Special Lateral Recruitment for Emergency Communications Specialist II NEW ORLEANS, LA (August 17, 2022) – To combat the 9-1-1 staffing shortage that is being experienced nationwide, OPCD is...
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Orleans Parish Communication District Hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Cut Over to AT&T ESInet™ and Carbyne APEX Call Handling System NEW ORLEANS, LA (June 24, 2022) – Orleans Parish Communication District marked its official cut over to the AT&T ESInet™ and Carbyne APEX call handling systems on June 24th, 2022 at...
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Contact: Sierra Wallace Public Engagement Manger 504-432-0378 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Executive Director Tyrell Morris Travels to Baton Rouge for Hearing of House Bill 392, that Would Classify 9-1-1 Professionals in Louisiana as First Responders NEW ORLEANS, LA (April 7th, 2022), Executive Director...
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Contact: Sierra Wallace OPCD Public Information Officer 504-432-0378 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) Managed More Than 1 Million Total Calls for Service in 2021 NEW ORLEANS, LA (February 8, 2022) – The Orleans Parish Communication District (New Orleans...
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Contact: Marcus Creel Director of Communications and Government Affairs 601-319-2024 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPCD 2020 Financial Audit Shows No Findings for Fiscal Year 2020 NEW ORLEANS, LA (January 31, 2022) – The Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD) is proud to announce that the agency’s 2020 financial...
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