I had the privilege of touring the Communities of Hope Summer Camp with Pastor John Gerhardt. Seeing 16 young mentors investing in nearly 150 children is a reminder that public safety begins long before a courtroom. It starts with opportunity, mentorship, and community.

Thank you to our university partners for entrusting us with your students. Together, we’re investing in the next generation of lawyers, prosecutors, judges, and civic leaders who will help shape the future of justice in New Orleans.

OPDA welcomed students from the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Suit Up for the Future program for a behind-the-scenes look at the District Attorney’s Office and Criminal District Court. Students explored careers in law and heard from DA Jason Williams about leading w/ purpose.

Public safety in New Orleans requires strong partnerships between law enforcement, the courts, and our communities. For more than 30 years, Michelle Woodfork has led with integrity and a deep commitment to accountability. Congratulations, Sheriff-Elect Woodfork.

April 19–25 marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. We honor survivors, support families, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every victim’s voice is heard. Listen. Act. Advocate. #NCVRW2026 #VictimsRights

Public safety takes coordination. Today, I stood with state, city, and federal leadership at the LSP Mardi Gras Deployment Briefing to ensure a unified safety strategy for Carnival season. All agencies. One mission. Laissez les bons temps rouler. 🎭

Proud to march in Barkus 2026 with OPDA team members and our facility dog, Karissa Justice 🐾🎭 A New Orleans tradition rooted in community, compassion, and connection.

DA Williams and NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick Deliver Remarks at the New Orleans & Company Public Safety Panel.

Public safety isn’t built on slogans — it’s built on strategy, data, and coordination.

Knowledge is power—but knowing how to use the law to protect yourself and your community is leadership. Grateful to SWBLSA for the invitation to be part of this dynamic, action-oriented panel empowering the next generation of Black legal advocates.

DAY 1 💡 | LIGHTS ON IN NEW ORLEANS EAST Read Full Article Here: ow.ly/Qtcq50XWsQG

🩸 THANK YOU, NEW ORLEANS. ow.ly/WBtl50Xyr2F

NOLA CONNECT is coming to Algiers on Oct 18. Join residents, civic leaders, and community partners for a focused conversation on public safety and youth investment. Free and open to the public. RSVP: ow.ly/nLzT50XbX8n #NOLAConnect #Algiers #CommunityEngagement #OrleansDA

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If you or someone you know is a qualified candidate passionate about public service and making a difference in our community, please share this post and help us spread the word. 📧 Resumes to: [email protected] 🌐 More info: orleansda.com

DA Jason Williams announced that OPDA’s SAKI Unit secured guilty pleas leading to a 35-year sentence for Ernest Dixon, who admitted to a brazen sexual assault in the French Quarter & a domestic violence shooting that endangered a child. Read more: conta.cc/3IJjwjH

🐾 Happy #InternationalDogDay! 🐾 Meet Karissa Justice — OPDA’s facility dog. From offering comfort to survivors to bringing calm in the courtroom, she shows us that justice can be compassionate (and have a wagging tail). 💙⚖️ #KarissaJustice #OPDA

Thank you, New Orleans! Last night’s “Past, Present, and Future of Public Safety” panel was a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come, and what’s possible when we work together. Special thanks to our honorees, partners, and @UMCNO for hosting. #Katrina20 #GuardianAwards #NOLA