ICYMI: Part 1 of Fox 8’s Special Crime Reduction Series

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September 19, 2024

ICYMI: Part 1 of Fox 8’s Special Crime Reduction Series

New Orleans, LA – In a time of rising concern for public safety Thanh Truong brings his signature journalistic expertise to the forefront in a powerful three-part series on the DA’s NODICE Initiative, an unprecedented partnership between the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office (OPDA), law enforcement, the NOLA Coalition and community leaders has yielded groundbreaking results. The NODICE Initiative, a comprehensive strategy to tackle violent crime and improve community safety, is making history in New Orleans. The series’ first episode aired last night at 10 PM on Fox 8, providing an in-depth look into the extraordinary success of this groundbreaking endeavor.

In Troung’s coverage, he goes beyond the headlines to explore how the NODICE Initiative has led to a dramatic reduction in violent crime. Through exclusive interviews with key players – including prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and community leaders – Truong paints a vivid picture of the initiative’s sweeping impact on New Orleans’ streets. His reporting uncovers how data-driven policing, intelligence sharing, and smart prosecution have transformed neighborhoods once plagued by violence.