Students in public, private and parochial Orleans Parish Schools, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, will have the chance to win $1,000 for themselves and their schools by entering their artwork into the 9-1-1 Poster Contest. In the contest, students are asked to draw, color or paint a poster that focuses on dialing 9-1-1 for help […]
This student focused event hosted by OPCD will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade students in Orleans Parish Schools will be invited to the OPCD campus (118 City Park Ave) where they can experience free interactive presentations by The New Orleans Police Department, New Orleans […]
As the emergency communications industry prepares for rapid change and the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 services, it is imperative that our cadre of leaders are experts in guiding change and being innovative in their thinking. The Communications Executive Leadership Academy (CELA) is designed to challenge current or aspiring Directors of Emergency Communications Center […]
Need we say more? Have a fun and SAFE Mardi Gras!
Every year during the second week of April, the telecommunications personnel in the public safety community are honored. This week-long event is a time to celebrate and thank those who dedicate their lives to serving the public. It is a week that should be set aside so everyone can be made aware of their hard […]
The city of New Orleans has granted a permit to the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The dates are Friday to Sunday, April 28 through April 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Thursday to Sunday, May 4 through 7, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to stay in […]
Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris will be speaking to the public at local NORD centers across New Orleans, about how 311 and 911 work, with updates and answers to residents' questions. The first event will be held on: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Gernon Brown Rec Center, from 6 - 7 p.m. […]
Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Director Tyrell Morris will be speaking to the public at local NORD centers across New Orleans, about how 311 and 911 work, with updates and answers to residents’ questions. The next event will be held on: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Joe W. Brown Park Rec Center from 6 – […]
