The New Orleans Police Department is set to promote multiple officers to the rank of major and other high-ranking positions in an upcoming ceremony, marking the first time in decades that such promotions have taken place within the department. The promotions, which were delayed last fall due to concerns over bias in the selection process, have now been approved after a review by the city’s inspector general found the allegations to be unfounded. Among the advancements, the NOPD will have two new majors for the first time in 20 years, expanding the department’s highest civil service rank to three members. Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick addressed the concerns over bias and emphasized that the promotions are now moving forward with the judge’s approval. The promotions come as NOPD nears the final phase of its efforts to exit a federal consent decree.
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