The Metropolitan Crime Commission (MCC) is a non-profit, citizen’s organization dedicated to exposing public corruption, improving the administration of justice, and reducing the incidence of crime in order to improve the quality of life for citizens in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metropolitan areas and throughout Louisiana.
Through its programs, the MCC holds public officials and employees accountable for corrupt, unethical, and wasteful practices and works to enhance the safety of our community.
Anti-Public Corruption
Program
Allows citizens and public employees to report corruption, unethical activity, or administrative wrongdoing committed in the course of public service.
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Research
Program
Conducts independent and objective research to raise the level of accountability and efficiency in the criminal justice system.
MCC Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon
The MCC annually hosts its Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon recognizing outstanding accomplishments of federal, state, and local criminal justice professionals.
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BECOME A SPONSOR OR BUY TICKETS
2015 MCC Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon:
Date: March 3, 2015
Location: Sheraton Hotel
2015 Awards Luncheon Proudly Sponsored by:
TOP DOG
Versabar, Inc.
BIG DOG
Chevron Corporation
Coastal Cargo
C. Allen Favrot
Park Investments, Ltd.
Patrick F. Taylor Foundation
LATEST MEDIA AND RESEARCH
Latest Media:
“Charges crumble after cell phone video uncovered” 2/25/2015; WWL-TV
“Court filing details parish president’s ‘rape note,’ porn habits” 2/19/2015; WVUE
“Curator work for prosecutors under scrutiny in St. Tammany” 2/17/2015; The New Orleans Advocate
“Could private company solve city’s issues with electronic monitoring?” 2/11/2015; WWL-TV
“Cops dole out special events assigned to themselves” 2/10/2015; The New Orleans Advocate
“Despite reforms, NOPD officers still keep details for themselves” 2/10/2015; WWL-TV
“I-Team: Thousands fail to appear at Municipal Court” 2/9/2015; WDSU
“New Orleans: fewest killings in 44 years; other crimes up” 2/9/2015; KATC
“New Orleans’ major crime took a major jump in 2014, NOPD reports” 2/7/2015; The Times-Picayune
“Defendants held excessive time before charging” 1/26/2015; The Advocate
“Our Views: Two steps for recruits” 1/22/2015; The New Orleans Advocate
“N.O. experiences historic lows in murder” 1/20/2015; The Louisiana Weekly
Latest Research:
Orleans Parish Criminal Justice Accountability Report – January 2015 (Released 1/14/15)
Orleans Parish Criminal Justice Accountability Report – January 2015 – Supplemental Exhibits
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Inmate Population Analysis January-June 2014 (Released 8/27/14)
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Inmate Population Analysis January-June 2014 – Supplemental Exhibits
2013 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Report (Released 7/27/14)
2013 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Report – supplemental tables
National Center for State Courts – Judicial Accountability, Efficiency, and Case Allotment
MCC’S ROLE IN THE RAY NAGIN CORRUPTION CONVICTION
U.S. Attorney’s Office Press Release acknowledges MCC’s role in Nagin Case 7/9/2014
“Former Mayor Ray Nagin sentenced to 10 years in prison” 7/9/2014; WVUE
US Attorney’s Office Press Release acknowledges MCC’s role in Nagin Case 2/12/2014
MCC announces role in Nagin Case 2/12/2014 (YouTube Video)
“Former New Orleans Mayor Found Guilty of Corruption” 2/13/2014; NPR
“Former New Orleans mayor guilty of graft in Katrina recovery” 2/12/2014; Reuters
“U.S. Attorney, local watchdogs hail Ray Nagin guilty verdict” 2/12/2014; The Times-Picayune