Watchdog expects furloughs to cut into response times; NOPD not concerned
By Chris Miller | WWL Radio | October 19, 2020 City officials say they can furlough police officers, fire fighters, and paramedics without endangering public safety, but a local crime watchdog thinks the math just isn’t there. Police chief Shaun Ferguson says it won’t be easy, but they can schedule officers around furlough days. “The…