Arrests
Scope and Contents
The majority of records are the arrest books, bound volumes with the arresstee's information organized by police precinct or district. By the 1950's, arrests made by the Homicide Division and the Tactical Unit are separated out, as are the arrests of inebriated persons, referred to as the "Drunk Books." The arrest registers contain similar information, but are only available for the years 1970-1979.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1964
Creator
- From the Collection: New Orleans (La.). Police Department (Organization)
Requesting Materials
Conditions Governing Access
Available to registered researchers by appointment. A number of NOPD records are unavailable due to condition issues, are in the process of being digitized, or can only be accessed by staff. Researchers should pay particular attention to the limited availability of arrest records. Additionally, researchers seeking arrest records and offense reports from 1966-present should contact the NOPD directly.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the City Archives Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org