Foundation gives New Orleans police $364,000

The New Orleans Police Department has received a $364,000 grant to be used for training 40 officers in units that handle sex crimes, child abuse and domestic violence.

Thursday's grant is from the Patrick F. Taylor Education Fund for Continuing Education of New Orleans Police Officers.

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New police training academy to open in New Orleans today

Mayor Ray Nagin and New Orleans Police Superintendent Warren Riley will commemorate the opening of the new NOPD Municipal Training Academy at 4600 Paris Ave at 4:30 p.m. today.

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