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
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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
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Conducts independent and objective research to raise the level of accountability and efficiency in the criminal justice system.
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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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The MCC is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit citizen’s organization primarily funded by tax-deductible contributions from individuals, businesses, and private foundations. Your support will help us continue our fight to improve our community through more efficient government operations and a more effective criminal justice system.
Date: January 23, 2018
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
2018 Awards Luncheon Proudly Sponsored by:
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Latter & Blum Realtors
Park Investments
Rusovich Family Foundation
Whitney Bank
BIG DOG
IBERIABANK
The Helis Foundation
Reily Foods
LATEST MEDIA AND RESEARCH
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Latest Research:
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office Inmate Population Analysis – August 2017 (Released 8/29/17)
Orleans Parish Criminal Justice System Accountability Report May 2017: 2013-2016 Arrests and Felony Case Outcomes (Released 5/22/17)
Orleans Parish Criminal Justice Accountability Report May 2017 – Supplemental Exhibits
St. Tammany Criminal Justice Accountability Project: Arrests and Felony Case Outcomes 2013-2014 (Released 4/5/17)
St. Tammany Criminal Justice Accountability Project: Arrests and Felony Case Outcomes 2013-2014 – Supplemental Exhibits
2015 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Report (Released 1/10/2017)
2015 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Reports – Supplemental Exhibits
St. Tammany 2014 Judicial Accountability Report (Released 11/29/16)
St. Tammany 2014 Judicial Accountability Report – Supplemental Exhibits
Latest Media:
“Ex-trooper unloads on Facebook” July 7, 2018; American Press
“Ex-trooper pleads guilty in overtime case” July 6, 2018; Midland Reporter Telegraph
“Former State Police trooper pleads guilty to falsifying traffic tickets, gets probation” July 5, 2018; The Advocate
“NOPD to test possible contraband seized in court from lawyer Eddie Jordan” June 14, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Mayor Cantrell to set benchmarks for her police chief” June 7, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Audit could cost future state, federal funding for Highway Safety Commission” June 1, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Baton Rouge police paid leave policy: Paid vacation or due process rights?” May 28, 2018; The Advocate
“’DAs just don’t offer it to some people’: Pretrial diversion draws new scrutiny amid soaring costs, state budget crisis” May 19, 2018; The Advocate
“City of New Orleans owed more than $500,000 for work off-duty police officers performed” May 16, 2018; WDSU
“Mayor Cantrell: “I have decided not to move forward” with hiring Warren Riley” May 16, 2018; WWL
“Zurik: Harrah’s lobbying draws fire from watchdog” May 11, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office hires new HR director; predecessor was fired in February” May 9, 2018; The Advocate
“Crime watchdog weighs in on video involving SPD officer” May 8, 2018; KSLA
“Landrieu calls himself a miracle-worker, but New Orleans crime rates are sinful” May 6, 2018; The Advocate
“Goyeneche: These badges are used as get of jail free cards” May 4, 2018; WWL
“Louisiana AG Jeff Landry has handed out more than 100 honorary badges despite criticism” May 4, 2018; The Advocate
“Disgraced Secretary of State Tom Schedler to collect $9,000 a month in retirement” May 3, 2018; WWLTV
“Mayor-elect Cantrell holds off on announcing a Director of Public Safety and Homeland Security” May 3, 2018; WWL
“Cantrell puts brakes on Warren Riley appointment, citing public concern; Harrison to stay as police chief” May 2, 2018; The Advocate
“Four State Police troopers accused of claiming bogus hours, writing fraudulent tickets: April 30, 2018; The Advocate
“‘We’d be moving backwards,’ brother of Danziger victim says of Warren Riley’s potential return” April 26, 2018; The Times Picayune
“Warren Riley returning to New Orleans government? What we know so far” April 25, 2018; The Times Picayune
“Mayor-Elect Cantrell picks three key positions, others remain unannounced” April 25, 2018; WWL
“Warren Riley returning to New Orleans government? What we know so far” April 25, 2018; The Times Picayune
“Warren Riley, who led NOPD in chaotic post-Katrina period, under consideration for high City Hall post” April 24, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“‘Today, I am karma’ mother of child victim tells rapist at sentencing” April 13, 2018; The Times Picayune
“Former west bank constable pleads guilty to malfeasance; charges mount against judge at same court” April 11, 2018; The Advocate
“Why New Orleans still doesn’t have enough police officers” April 6, 2018; The Times Picayune
“Tulane Police chief, deputy chief resign amid WWL-TV investigation” April 3, 2018; WWL
“Law & Disorder: Disgraced deputy hired by another La. sheriff” March 9, 2018; WWL
“Former St. Tammany deputy accused of falsifying DWIs now on leave at new agency” March 9, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“THE INVESTIGATORS: 3 arrests and a conviction for carnal knowledge – he now has a badge” February 28, 2018; WAFB
“Hiring problems at Orleans Parish jail” February 21, 2018; WWL
“Controversial human resources director fired from New Orleans jail” February 21, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Why did Jefferson Parish sex assault cases sit dormant for years? Inquiry under way to find answer” February 15, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Official in charge of Orleans Sheriff’s Office background checks was hired despite her own red flags” February 2, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“New Orleans jail administrator resigns after critical report,grim court hearing” January 29, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Log shows ‘Duck Dynasty’ stars rode in State Police chopper” January 25, 2017; WWL
“Sources: Pilots questioned, logs checked in FBI probe of Mike Edmonson’s helicopter travel at State Police” January 23, 2017; The New Orleans Advocate
“Jefferson sheriff refuses to name deputies who retrieved surveillance video of political opponent” January 12, 2017; The New Orleans Advocate
“Emails: Orleans judge, husband agreed to drop charge after man in 2015 attack cut check” January 10, 2017; The New Orleans Advocate
“Keva Landrum-Johnson appointed criminal court chief judge” January 2, 2017; The Times Picayune
“Year in review-Biggest News Stories with Rafael Goyeneche” December 28, 2017; WWL
“Forced out over sex, drugs or child abuse, fired New Orleans officers find work in other departments” December 22, 2017; The Times Picayune
“Convicted ex-Mayor Nagin factors in Mayfield indictment” December 18, 2017; WWL
“Irvin Mayfield, New Orleans Jazz Pillar, Indicted For Laundering Library Funds” December 18, 2017; NPR
“Jazz trumpeter Irvin Mayfield indicted by federal grand jury on 19 counts” December 17, 2017; WWL
US Attorney’s Office Press Release – Irvin Mayfield and Ronald Markham Indicted for Defrauding New Orleans Public Library Foundation – December 14, 2017
