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:
“Where in the world is Tony Thomassie” 2/26/2014; WVUE
“Peter Galvan’s golden parachute” 2/24/2014; WVUE
“Former chief judge collecting $65k a year after resignation” 2/24/2014; WDSU
“Crime commission presents annual awards” 2/22/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Sheriff gives tour of new parish prison” 2/19/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
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 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
“Suspect released days before allegedly committing murder” 2/11/2014; WWL-TV
“Death exposes work-release program laxity” 2/6/2014; The New Orleans Advocate
“Inmate dies in work release facility, not discovered for hours” 2/5/2014; WWL-TV
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)