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NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick brought Patch to the WDSU studio to talk about his role within the department. "He is a peaceful animal. He is a comfort, and we really are peacekeepers ...
New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick wearing her police badge “upside down” is part of a longstanding department tradition that underlines her leadership role ...
Meet Patch from NOPD, the Budweiser Clydesdales. Story by Wild Bill Wood • 1w. NEW ORLEANS — Horses, Hops & Cops is happening Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Patch and the NOPD's 26 mounts are "already bonding," with the police horses seen nuzzling him and tossing him food from their stables, Boudrie said. View this post on Instagram.
“It’s official-our beloved Patch the mini horse is a full-fledged NOPD Officer!!! Patch was sworn in today by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The 15-year-old got his own badge and a proclamation from ...
The New Orleans Police Department announced Wednesday that officers will be wearing Pride badges this weekend during Southern Decadence.
The NOPD has new, festival uniforms to help keep officers comfortable and visible while serving the community during outdoor events. Author: WWL Staff Published: 3:38 PM CDT April 23, 2025 ...
Nixon Morgan, 2, smiles at Patch, a 1-eyed NOPD mini horse, during the 14th annual Horses, Hops and Cops fundraiser for the NOPD Mounted Unit at the New Orleans Police Department Stables in New ...
It's official-our beloved Patch the mini horse is a full-fledged NOPD Officer!!! 💙🐴 Patch was sworn in today by Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The 15-year-old got his own badge and a proclamation ...
All uniforms include official NOPD patches on both arms, a department badge on the left chest, a name tag on the right chest, and a large reflective "POLICE" marking on the back.
The New Orleans Police Department officially swore in Patch, the one-eyed, miniature horse on Thursday, April 18.