Bureaus and Command Staff
The NOPD is divided into four bureaus, each commanded by a deputy superintendent who reports to the superintendent of police:
- Darryl J. Albert, Deputy Superintendent, Field Operations Bureau
- Kirk M. Bouyelas, Deputy Superintendent, Investigative and Support Bureau
- Arlinda P. Westbrook, Deputy Superintendent (Civilian), Public Integrity Bureau
- Stephanie M. Landry, Deputy Superintendent (Civilian), Management Services Bureau
In the absence of the superintendent, the Deputy Superintendent of Field Operations will command the department.
On Tuesday, March 1, 2011, the New Orleans Civil Service Commission unanimously approved Superintendent Serpas' proposal to create a new pay plan for 16 new "Police Commanders". Serpas originally asked the Commission to approve 16 "Colonel's" positions. The new "Commanders" will be third in the command structure of the New Orleans Police Department, only ranked lower than the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendents. In June 2011, 1 additional commander position was created for the Reserve Division. All other personnel, including the two Majors will be subordinate to these individuals. http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2011/03/new_orleans_civil_service_comm.html. The Police Commanders are responsible for the 17 "Core Components" of the NOPD, including the 8 Patrol Districts and 9 other units as noted below.
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