Criminal justice advocates worry about cuts to NOPD civilian positions

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – People who have worked on criminal justice reforms for decades hope they find solutions to prevent major setbacks.

The mayor has proposed 2% cuts to the New Orleans Police Department’s budget, but she says she’s committed to keeping front-line first responders on the job.

Now that Mayor Moreno has proposed $77 million in cuts, including $4.7 million from the police department, there are concerns…

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