The New Orleans Police Department announced on May 8 that it will implement new payroll, overtime, and timekeeping policies designed to improve accountability and oversight of public resources.
The changes, which take effect May 10, expand the use of biometric timekeeping for both scheduled shifts and overtime assignments. Overtime will now require advance approval, and supervisors will have clearer responsibilities for reviewing records.
“These updates are about accountability and making sure our systems are working the way they should,” said Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. “When concerns are identified, we have a responsibility to address them, improve oversight, and take corrective action when necessary.”
The department reported that additional monitoring measures such as spot checks and payroll audits have been put in place. These efforts recently led to the internal identification of possible misconduct by an officer related to timekeeping practices. The officer is currently under active investigation through established procedures.
Department leadership said these safeguards are already showing results. All personnel will be required to acknowledge the updated policies during roll call and complete mandatory training on the changes.
Questions or corrections can be directed to NOPD’s Public Affairs Division at nopdpio@nola.gov.
