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John Thomas
Deputy Chief
Management Services Bureau New Orleans Police Department
John Thomas is a New Orleans Police Officer with more than 26 years’ service in various areas including Patrol, Narcotics, Special Operations (SWAT), Mounted, Academy, Internal Affairs, Crime Lab, Central Evidence, and Compliance. In December 2015, John was appointed Deputy Superintendent over the NOPD Management Services
Bureau, which, among other things, oversees the NOPD Training Academy and the Recruitment, Administrative Duties, and Early Intervention System divisions. John holds an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Delgado Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University New Orleans, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
Arlinda Westbrook
Deputy Chief, PIB
New Orleans Police Department
In May 2010, Arlinda Westbrook became NOPD’s first civilian Deputy Superintendent of the Public Integrity Bureau, responsible for administrative and criminal investigations of alleged misconduct involving NOPD personnel. Arlinda brings to her position the experience of a senior attorney, having served as the City Attorney for New Orleans for more than 10 years. Prior to joining the City Attorney’s office, Arlinda served as a Deputy City Attorney and as the Continuity of Operations Plan Coordinator for the remote City Hall mobilization during emergency evacuations. Among her accomplishments as Deputy Superintendent, Arlinda created the NOPD’s first Force Investigation Team, revamped the Department’s Use of Force Review Board and Critical Incident Video Release Policy, and played a key role in developing NOPD’s EPIC program. Arlinda is an active member of the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. She is a graduate of Howard University (BA) and Loyola University School of Law (JD).
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