New Orleans Police Department - 1st District

Captain Norvel Orazio, Commander


Captain Norvel Orazio is the Commander of the New Orleans Police Department's First District. Captain Orazio was appointed as the District Commander by Superintendent Edwin P. Compass, III on May 24, 2002. As the District Commander, Captain Orazio is responsible for the delivery of all police services for the District, including response to calls for service, follow-up investigations, crime prevention and quality of life services.

Captain Smith is a 25 year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department. At the time of his appointment as First District Commander he was the commander of the Department's Records Division. Captain Orazio has previously served in the Criminal Investigation Division, the First District, and the Fifth District.



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