Under the direction of Commander Nicholas Gernon, the Eighth District coverage includes French Quarter and Central Business District, including Harrah's Casino, Canal Place and Bourbon Street.
The New Orleans Police Department, under the leadership of Superintendent Michael S. Harrison, will continue to be engaged in a complete transformation in its approach to ensuring that New Orleans is a safe place to live, work and visit. The police force and its dedicated men and women are committed to transparency, accountability, collaboration and integrity.