New Orleans Police Department Says Murder Rate is Down
According to the New Orleans Police Department -Public Relation Office there has been a significant drop in the murder rate for the first Quarter.
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New Orleans Police Department- Public Information Office
First Quarter Crime Report of 2012 Shows Significant Drop in Murder
(May 15, 2012)- The first quarter of 2012’s Uniform Crime Report (UCR) for New Orleans shows the murder rate fell more than 27% from January through March, as compared to the first quarter of 2011. The number of shootings dropped more than 5%. And the number of burglaries- including home and auto burglaries- was also down, more than 16%.
While the number of rape cases reported through March of this year was the same as that of last year, there were increases in the number of assaults, thefts, as well as armed and simple robberies.
However, the number of arrests made in robbery cases during the first quarter of this year is up 65% compared to the number of arrests for robberies committed during the same time last year.
“First and foremost, it’s encouraging to see a substantial drop in the number of homicides at the beginning of this year. That has been Mayor Landrieu’s and my top concern, and the downward trend in that violent crime, which severely affects countless families and friends of victims, is what we want to see more of,” said Superintendent Ronal Serpas.
“In 2011, we outlined new crime-fighting initiatives. We activated those initiatives in January and we have now developed a good stride. We will continue to redouble our efforts until we can get all crime statistics down, and I’m confident that with our plans in place, overall crime will be down come December of this year,” Serpas said.
“These numbers also reflect a public that calls its police department if it’s been a victim of crime. Victims in New Orleans continue to contact the NOPD at an extremely high rate- about 80%- because they believe our officers will be effective in helping them. That percentage beats the national average of reported calls by some 20%. It’s apparent that New Orleans citizens are gaining faith in their police department, and I want to thank them for that.”
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The National World War II Museum in New Orleans to expand
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Flashing for Beads on Bourbon Street
New Orleans and Bourbon Street in particular is known for having an anything goes attitude. This video illustrates of of the “customs” that are allowed during Mardi Gras season, flashing for beads on Bourbon Street.
Is Flashing for Beads In New Orleans Allowed All Over The City?
Who Dat Do Dat Flashing For Beads On Bourbon Street
While it is thought that “flashing for beads” is allowed all over New Orleans all of the time this is incorrect. It is not a custom or a tradition. Flashing for beads is however allowed during Mardi Gras in the French Quarter and mainly on Bourbon Street. Anywhere else in the city, you run the risk of going to jail.
This means that you can enjoy Mardi Gras with your family in other parts of the city without having to worry that your children will see anything that would be inappropriate.
The main reason for this is the number of people. When Mardi Gras and the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras occur there are huge numbers of people crammed into a very small space. This makes it difficult for police to move and operate. This means that things happen that would not normally happen. Police have to pick their battles. So flashing for beads becomes a victimless crime that is not worth prosecuting.
So if you want to see real Mardi Gras traditions stay off of Bourbon Street. There are plenty of things to see that are exciting and suitable for the entire family. If however seeing women flashing for beads is your thing then head down to Bourbon Street.
Flashing for Mardi Gras Beads has become a controversial custom on Bourbon Street.
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New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 02 04 11
New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast
New Orleans weather 10 day forecast
Welcome to Who Dat? Do Dat! New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!
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Good Morning NOLA! Well we woke to an icy world this morning. Not a common sight in these parts. Rainy and cold, rainy and cold… I know, it sounds like a broken record. One hundred percent chance of rain today and not just rain but rain that freezes when it hits the ground. By lunch time the temps should be above freezing but will drop again tonight. The rain should be moving out by tomorrow leaving us with a cold but partly cloudy day for Saturday and Sunday as well. Watch out for icy roads if you are out and about, especially overpasses. I have no plans of leaving my warm little cocoon here at home. There is a big pot of soup on the stove, as well as homemade cookies and a cake on the counter. My hunny bunnies and I have a date with a new movie and some well loved books. Y’all have a good day and I’ll see you in NOLA!
Sharon Denise Talbot
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how is French Quarter now different from the 1940s?
i need to get a brief history on the name "French Quarter" and the importance of bourbon street.
i tried some websites but the history is a mess.
links provided is good enough thanks.
The French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré, is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. When La Nouvelle Orléans ("New Orleans" in French) was founded in 1718 by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville, the city was originally centered on the French Quarter, or the Vieux Carré ("Old Square" in French) as it was known then. While the area is still referred to as the Vieux Carré by some, it is more commonly known as the French Quarter today, or simply "The Quarter." The district as a whole is a National Historic Landmark, and contains numerous individual historic buildings. It was affected relatively lightly by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, as compared to other areas of the city and the region as a whole. The Quarter is subdistrict of the French Quarter/CBD Area.
New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast 03 04 11
New Orleans Weather 10 day forecast
New Orleans weather 10 day forecastWelcome to the Who Dat? Do Dat! New Orleans weather 10 day forecast! This is your New Orleans weather 10 day forecast. It will be updated daily. The New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is a valuable tool for planning all of your New Orleans outings. While you are here in NOLA there are plenty of people to see, places to go and things to do and the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast will come in very handy. The weather in New Orleans changes day to day. This is because of the city’s proximity to water. This is one of the reasons the New Orleans weather 10 day forecast is so valuable if you are traveling to New Orleans. Don’t miss any of them. Make sure you are not caught unawares. Be prepared for the Louisiana weather changes. Quick and convenient, just check here before you make your plans for the day!
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Good Morning NOLA! It’s a mild and muggy day today. We have a sixty percent chance of scattered showers today with the bulk of it coming later this evening. Tomorrow is looking like eighty percent chance of rain, so I’m not too sure I’m up for parade watching but you guys go right ahead. After the rain passes through we will have some cooler temps. Sunday night’s low is back in the forties. We will have some clear to partly cloudy skies with highs in the sixities to take us though Mardi Gras day though. Sounds pretty close to perfect for some bead catching weather. I will be pretending to “Mardi Gras” on Sunday on the set of the new Nicholas Cage movie being shot here in town. It should be a lot of fun. I am also looking forward to a couple of days on the new season of Memphis Beat at the end of next week. Mark your claendars for a week from Saturday. I will be signing my new book “If I Were A French Quarter Rat” on Jackson Square at the 1850′s House store. I hope to see you there. Have a great weekend. See you in NOLA!
Sharon Denise Talbot
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Is The French Quarter Safe
Many people are questioning the safety in the New Olreans French Quarter. Even though the Quarter is considered safe, incidents still occur like the one below. Be aware of your surroundings at all times and use common sense when out alone.
French Quarter New Orleans
On Saturday, May 5, 2012, at 4:00pm, the victim, 27 y/o W/M, was walking near Dauphine & Toulouse when he was approached by three unknown black males. Two suspects attempted to take the victim’s cell phone while the third acted as a look-out. The victim was able to maintain control of his phone and the suspects fled the scene.
Responding officers apprehended one suspect, who is a juvenile.
The remaining two suspects are described as (1) a black male, 15 – 16 y/o, 5’10”, 150lbs, light complexion, long afro, thin build, wearing a grey tank top and blue jean shorts, and (2) a black male, 15 – 16 y/o, 5’10”, 150 lbs, short hair, wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.
If you have any information on this incident, please contact Det. Jones at 504-658-6728 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 504-658-6728 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or by email at bbjones@nola.gov. You may also call Crimestoppers anonymously at 822-1111.
Remember to report any suspicious persons or activities you see in your neighborhood by calling 821-2222. In an emergency, call 911 immediately.
Commander Jeffrey Walls
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Historic Haunts with The Historic New Orleans Collection
Hey Y’all! This is the time of year for haunted houses and ghost stories. Where better to indulge than in the historic New Orleans French Quarter. See you in NOLA!
Sharon Denise Talbot
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For Immediate Release
*** Media Alert *** CALENDAR LISTING ***
discover the history behind the vieux carré’s most notorious legends
“Historic Haunts” tour available for a limited time only
WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection
WHAT: “Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré,”
a special Halloween-inspired guided tour of the Louisiana History Galleries
WHEN: Tuesday–Sunday, October 1–31 • 2 p.m.
Sunday, October 31 • 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
WHERE: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal Street
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
HOW: Admission is $5, free for THNOC members. This tour is intended for an adult audience. For more information, visit www.hnoc.org.
WHY: The Historic New Orleans Collection will once again feature “Historic Haunts: The Myths and Legends of the Vieux Carré” throughout the month of October. Introduced in 2009, the popular Halloween-inspired tour of The Collection’s Louisiana History Galleries explores the truth behind New Orleans’s more seedy legends and the French Quarter’s most infamous characters. The tour discusses the documented history and how it may have inspired the legends, allowing attendees to decide on their own what is myth and what is grisly truth. Including the likes of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, rumored sadistic slave-owner Madame Lalaurie and pirate Jean Laffite, the tour examines 10 “haunted” locations in the Quarter using research conducted at the Williams Research Center.
Tours are available daily Tuesday–Sunday, October 1–30, at 2 p.m. On Halloween Sunday, October 31, three tours will be offered, at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. “Historic Haunts” is intended for an adult audience. Admission is $5, free for THNOC members.
The Historic New Orleans Collection—Preserving our Past for a Brighter Future.
Travelling Should Help You Relax And Open New Possibilities For You. Learn More By Reading These Tips.
Almost everyone loves to travel, but many people do not love planning for a vacation. It can be frustrating and tedious to ensure everything is order for a trip. The following tips will give you all the help you need to plan an enjoyable trip.
Is it safe to visit the French Quarter?
With the stories in the headlines that crime is up in the French Quarter, people are questioning whether to stay in the Quarter or not. I live here by choice and love it. Here is an example of what others are saying.
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My sister and I are in our early twenties and would like to visit and stay in New Orleans French Quarter, but we are a bit weary from everything we’ve heard. We mostly want to visit one of their many cemeteries, plantations and go on a swamp boat ride.
Would it be safe to stay at a hotel in the french quarter?
I’ve already heard if we go, not to dress nicely and at night not to walk on the sidewalk where the cars are parked (I guess people like to jump out from behind them and mug tourists)
Any other advice for us?
As an end of college road trip this past June, me and 5 other girls (all 21 or 22) took a road trip down to New Orleans. And it was a wonderful trip! But it is crowded, and lots of drunk people around every turn. Here are my tips and advice for young women traveling the French quarter alone:
1.On the weekends on Bourbon street they have mounted police.
2.We stayed at the Holliday Inn French quarter, there was a door man (guard) every day and night.
3.Stay in eye site of each other when walking around, it is very easy to become separated. (in bars go to the bathroom together even, not as important for restaurants)
4.If you feel tired or threatened walk into the nearest hotel lobby and sit down. No one is going to mess with you in a hotel lobby, and as long as you walk in and act like you belong you will not be asked to leave. (I have done this several times)
5.I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe when walking around bourbon street day or night or at the plantations and other tourist sites.
6.Do not carry all your money on you at once.
7.Keep emergency credit card numbers in you room incase your cards are stolen.
8.Use Common Sense
9.The ghost tours are a fun and really show you the history of the area.
10.Ask for advice on places to go from you hotel desk or restaurants or bars, not the stands on the street.
11.Visit Jackson square, especially during the day. Artists are out showing off their works. Also selling them.
12.You can barging for your purchases at the French Market.
13.Enjoy your self!
It is a great city with the culture unlike any other. Go and have fun. Do not worry, about what could happen. Use common sense and things will end up ok.
(Also if you enjoy Piano Bars, Pat O’ Brians has a wonderful one and the best hamburger I have ever had is in a restaurant right across the street from side entrance, I believe it was called Yo Mammas)
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