NOPD Receives Over $7 Million Federal Grant To Hire More Officers

The Justice Department is sending more than $7 million to the New Orleans Police Department to hire about 30 more officers.

NOPD Chief Shawn Ferguson has discussed the department's serious manpower shortage with the City Council.

An attorney for the Police Association of New Orleans says the grant will help, but it's just a start.

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