Statement from the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Regarding Preparations for Tropical Storm Francine ocv.im/pW0TsWq

OPSO Prepares for Francine, Ensuring Safety of Residents in Custody & Throughout New Orleans ocv.im/nMtOxWQ

Dep. Thaddeus Azore & Dep. Isaac Johnson took us on a ride along through the 8th District before Hurricane Francine makes landfall. #opsonews #francine #stormprep #deputiesonduty #deputyonduty

Sheriff Hutson joined Dep. Thaddeus Azore & Dep. Isaac Johnson as they patrol the French Quarter before Hurricane Francine makes landfall. They also stopped at the 8th District police station for a briefing New Orleans Police Department #opsonews #francine #stormprep #deputiesonduty #deputyonduty

🛻🚤🚓OPSO has our boats and high water vehicles ready for whatever Francine brings our way. Our team is ready to roll and we're here if you need us! #opso 💚🤍🤎

Sheriff Hutson joins Mayor Cantrell, city council members and other agency leaders to for a press briefing ahead of Hurricane Francine making landfall. #opsonews #hurricanefrancine #nolaready

All of this information was included in the formal press release that was sent to media following our press briefing Tuesday. If you did not receive it, it’s also available on our website OPSO.gov

We are grateful for DOC’s responsiveness & support. Staff has contacted or attempted to contact family of each evacuated resident to inform them. Families expressed gratitude for the level of empathy and consideration extended to them during this time.

OPSO Incident Commanders and Section Chiefs met with Sheriff Hutson to reviewed today’s operations, discuss the success of patrol support efforts and manage logistics for post-storm response. #opsonews #hurricaneresponse #protectandserve #hurricanefrancine #serveandprotect

To the 69 deputies assigned to support with patrols throughout the city, your presence did not go unnoticed. Thank you for stepping away from your daily duties in other divisions to serve your city in an hour of need. The Sheriff thanks you & most importantly the city thanks you!

Statement Regarding OPSO Completed Demobilization Operations ocv.im/tgXJNQO

Today, we celebrate and honor the brave, dedicated, and trailblazing women in law enforcement who protect and serve our communities with strength, compassion, and resilience. 💙👮‍♀️ #NationalWomanPoliceDay #WomenInLawEnforcement #SheriffSusanHutson #OrleansParishSheriff

We have successfully transported the 154 detainees who were evacuated ahead of Hurricane Francine back to their housing unit. Four buses guided by escort vehicles returned Friday around 10 a.m. Residents were escorted from the buses and processed back into the facility.

Thank you to the New Orleans Police Department for your continued partnership with OPSO. Your collaboration & support mean so much to us, and together, we are building bridges that strengthen our community. We are here, and we will always be here, ready to assist and work side by side. 💙🤝 💚

OPSO is accepting applications for the Re-Entry & Reunification Grant Awards. The application deadline is Thursday September 26 at 4:00 p.m. To APPLY NOW visit: opso.gov, click on "Community" in the main menu and select Grant Opportunities.