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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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: February 5, 2019
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
2019 Awards Luncheon Proudly Sponsored by:
TOP DOG
Hancock Whitney
Rusovich Family Foundation
BIG DOG
The Helis Foundation
IBERIABANK
Latter & Blum Companies
Park Investments
Reily Foods
LATEST MEDIA AND RESEARCH
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Latest Research:
St. Tammany 2017 Judicial Accountability Report (Released 1/18/19)
St. Tammany 2017 Judicial Accountability – Supplemental Exhibits
St. Tammany Criminal Justice Accountability Project: Arrests and Felony Case Outcomes 2016-2017 (Released 11/14/18)
2016-2017 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Report (Released 9/17/2018)
2016-2017 Orleans Parish Judicial Accountability Reports – Supplemental Exhibits
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
St. Tammany 2014 Judicial Accountability Report (Released 11/29/16)
St. Tammany 2014 Judicial Accountability Report – Supplemental Exhibits
Latest Media:
“Could New Orleans end money bail? Advocates say tools are in place to do so” June 19, 2019; The Times Picayune
“DA blasts low ‘risk assessments’ on suspects in shootout with police” June 18, 2019; WWL
“Men sought pills in Uptown CVS robbery, bound workers before NOPD shootout, police say” June 18, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
“Newell: The saga of Theron Glover will make your blood boil” June 04, 2019; WWL Radio
“Curfew enforcement: Will it help fight crime in New Orleans?” June 03, 2019; WWL Radio
“Youth Empowerment Project no longer involved in city’s Evening Reporting Center” May 23, 2019; Fox 8
“Man suspected of murdering teenage girl has lengthy criminal history” May 22, 2019; Fox 8
“James Gill: Management of ankle monitor use in New Orleans has a checkered past” May 18, 2019; The Advocate
“In New Orleans, ankle monitors, fees, donations to judge raise concerns, watchdog says” May 15, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
“Chris Roberts, hustler – not Chris Roberts, politician – is the new defendant in federal court” May 10, 2019; The Times Picayune
US Attorney’s Office Press Release – Former Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts Charged In 29-Count Indictment with Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud – May 9, 2019
“Two weeks after Governor’s Mansion break-in, state police refuse to answer questions” May 2, 2019; WBRZ
“Former fire inspector gets probation for lying about inspection of Grand Isle motel where fatal fire occurred” April 25, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Mayor responds to controversial school zone traffic camera speeding threshold on Facebook” April 19, 2019; Fox 8
“Ex-fire inspector convicted of felony in case linked to deadly Grand Isle motel blaze” April 12, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
OPDA’s Press Release – Former State Fire Inspector Nunzio Marchiafava Convicted of Records Felony – April 12, 2019
“New private service taking over New Orleans accident response” April 4, 2019; Fox 8
“OPSO Deputy accused of approving applicant in exchange for sexual favors” March 28, 2019; WWL
“2 New Orleans-area judges sidelined by sexual misconduct allegations keep getting paychecks” March 24, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
US Attorney’s Office Press Release – Two Former St. Tammany Parish Deputies Plead Guilty to Bribery and Kickback Scheme – March 1, 2019
US Attorney’s Press Release – Former Justice of the Peace Patrick DeJean Convicted of Financial Fraud – February 27, 2019
“DA Leon Cannizzaro is dead certain in his convictions” February 10, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Violent juveniles are ‘biggest local crime issue,’ Orelans Parish DA says” February 6, 2019; WDSU
“Violent juveniles are ‘biggest local crime issue,’ Orleans Parish DA says” February 6, 2019; WDSU
“Prosecutors, investigators in high-profile homicide cases earn crime commission awards” February 5, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
“DA Leon Cannizzaro critical of city’s initiative to reduce the jail population” February 5, 2019; FOX 8 New Orleans
“New Orleans DA: Violent juveniles are ‘biggest local crime issue’ of 2019” February 5, 2019; WWL
“WDSU Investigates: Some city workers make 90 percent of their salaries in OT” February 1, 2019; WDSU
“City receives grant to continue initiative to reduce the jail population” January 31, 2019; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Report: Felony cases taking longer to move through St. Tammany court system” January 18, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
“Are St. Tammany’s judges efficient? Here’s what the numbers show” January 18, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Council members concerned NOPD leadership change could slow consent decree progress” January 11, 2019; The Times Picayune
“’Cantrell’s quick pick of a new police chief is a departure from the norm” January 9, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Crime-fighting advocates say N.O. may attract a limited pool of applicants for police chief” January 8, 2019; FOX 8 New Orleans
“’This isn’t a job for the faint of heart’: NOPD chief’s experience could uniquely suit new role” January 8, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she’ll name police chief Michael Harrison’s replacement before he leaves” January 8, 2019; The Times Picayune
“After getting NOPD back on solid footing, chief Michael Harrison departs, dismaying city leaders” January 8, 2019; The New Orleans Advocate
“Suspect in juvenile cruelty case released on ROR or free bond” January 7, 2019; FOX 8 New Orleans
“New Orleans ends 2018 with 146 murders, fewest in nearly half a century” January 1, 2019; The Times Picayune
“Harahan police chief admits there’s not actually Zika in meth after viral Facebook post” December 30, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“2018 violent crime in New Orleans plummets to levels not seen since the 1970s” December 14, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“St. Tammany’s clean reputation taking a hit exposure of gov’t corruption” December 13, 2018; WWL
“State Police respond to audit, explain ‘missing’ $2.4 million” December 12, 2018; WWL
“New Orleans’ police chief said he had no interest in Baltimore job; he made their short list anyway” December 7, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“James Gill: New flap for ex-Tammany sheriff Jack Strain shows it takes a thief to catch a thief” December 6, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“After work-release charges, have high-profile corruption cases taken shine off St. Tammany Parish?” December 1, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Federal charges against 2 ex-St. Tammany deputies over work release program” November 28, 2018; WWL
“High-ranking ex-deputies charged in federal probe of former St. Tammany Sheriff Jack Strain” November 28, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Five BRPD cops claimed over $100k in overtime to do office work” November 20, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“KIRAN: Are there double standards in discipline for some BRPD officers?” November 15, 2018; WAFB 9 Baton Rouge
“Metropolitan Crime Commission urges St. Tammany officials to cut time from felony arrests to charging” November 14, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“St. Tammany crime report indicates a need to speed up prosecutions” November 14, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“St. Tammany has high felony conviction rate, but takes too long to charge suspects: MCC report” November 14, 2018; The Times Picayune
“City Initiative to reduce jail population draws criticism over low bonds” October 30, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“5 prior felony convictions – bailed out twice by group organized by a top assistant to Cantrell” October 28, 2018; WWL
“Crime watchdog concerned about the actions of the New Orleans Safety and Freedom Fund” October 18, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Freedom fund members explain why they post bond for some criminal suspects” October 17, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Bail out: Rape suspect among 100s of arrestees freed from jail with help from mayor’s aide” October 16, 2018; WWL
“New questions raised about an organization bonding out suspected criminals” October 12, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Organization that bonds suspected criminals out of jail raises concern” October 12, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Avoyelles deputy’s certification revoked before fatal arrest; officers he hired also accused of abuse” October 7, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Irvin Mayfield’s legal team wasting time trashing Louisiana auditor” October 6, 2018; The Arcadiana Advocate
“Legal experts demand emergency suspension of law license for attorney trying to trade sex for work” October 4, 2018; WBRZ
“WBR grand jury scheduled to hear case involving deputy accused of sexual misconduct” October 1, 2018; WBRZ
“Audit details improper spending by Irvin Mayfield’s New Orleans Jazz Orchestra” October 1, 2018; WWL
“Bail out: Is bail reform ‘catch and release’ or the solution to overcrowded prisons?” September 28, 2018; WWL
“Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit tied to Amite City Police employee’s firing” September 26, 2018; Louisiana Record
“Criminal District Court maintaining and improving efficiency, watchdog report says” September 17, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“New Orleans judges improved felony case processing time in 2017, report says” September 17, 2018; The Times Picayune
“New Orleans criminal court backlog dips slightly, study finds; judges vary widely in efficiency” September 17, 2018; The Advocate
“New Orleans prosecutors engaged in ‘unjustifiable delays’ in traffic stop case, court finds in dismissing the case” September 14, 2018; The Advocate
“Grand Jury indicts murder suspect who was mistakenly released, then re-arrested” September 13, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Metropolitan Crime Commission calls low bonds at Criminal District Court a dangerous trend” September 5, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“In strip club sting, undercover Louisiana agents ‘cross the line’ with big ‘no-no,’ experts say” September 1, 2018; The Advocate
“Dan Fagan: A judge is giving free rein to New Orleans criminals; let’s take stock” September 1, 2018; The Advocate
“WDSU Investigates: Well-known NOPD officer suspended” August 30, 2018; WDSU
“Judge drops bail for 3 more alleged ‘D-Block’ gang members” August 30, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Criminal Court Judge Derbigny reduces bond for alleged drug-dealing gang members” August 29, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Criminal Court Judge Derbigny reduces bond for alleged drug-dealing gang members” August 10, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Man found murdered set to testify in own shooting case” August 10, 2018; FOX 8 New Orleans
“Jason Williams asks if fired NOPD officers should’ve been on the force” July 27, 2018; WWL
“New Orleans council ends auto arrests for expired, suspended driver’s licenses; here’s why” July 26, 2018; The New Orleans Advocate
“Advocates, watchdog group react to arrest, firing of two former NOPD officers” July 26, 2018; WDSU
“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
