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.
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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2014 MCC Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon:
Date: February 18, 2014
Location: Sheraton Hotel
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LATEST MEDIA AND RESEARCH
MCC’S ROLE IN THE RAY NAGIN CORRUPTION CONVICTION
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
Media:
“IG investigating Covington work-release program” 4/10/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Viral arrest video raises questions” 4/4/2014; WGNO
“Plaquemines Parish woman demands federal probe” 4/2/2014; WVUE
“State auditors raid controversial Jefferson constable’s house” 3/28/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Constable Thomassie’s home raided by authorities, FOX8 News reports” 3/27/2014; The Times-Picayune
“Auditors, deputies raid Thomassie’s home office” 3/27/2014; WVUE
“Work release owner asked to resign from recreation district board” 3/26/2014; WWL-TV
“Work release program escapee’s running ends” 3/20/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Investigation into St. Tammany work release not over with shutdown” 3/17/2014; WWL-TV
“Sheriff, state try to place inmates from work-release program” 3/15/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Records show Thomassie gets around more than most” 3/13/2014; WVUE
Research:
Orleans Parish Criminal Justice System Accountability Report – November 2013 Orleans Parish Criminal Justice System Accountability Report – November 2013 Supplemental Exhibits
Orleans Parish Prison Inmate Population Snapshot (Aug 27, 2013)