Sheriff Susan Hutson, New Orleans, LA Videos
Videos by Sheriff Susan Hutson in New Orleans. Sheriff of Orleans Parish • Fmr Independent Police Monitor • @EmergeLouisiana • @TulaneLaw • DogMom
Good Evening
This evening I am addressing you – the community – as your Sheriff to share the truth about what has been going on at the Orleans Justice Center.
It has been just a little over 100 days since I took office – that’s a little more than three months. During that time, we have been faced with just everything you can imagine – but I have remained true to my commitment to you during the campaign: to put the safety of both staff and residents first, to enact the progressive changes you said you wanted to see, and to be transparent and accountable.
I want to talk with you about what happened this past weekend. I know there are many rumors and false statements online and across social media – but I must correct what false information is circulating.
On Friday, 44 residents of a pod that housed those who needed the highest level of security decided to not comply with orders to lockdown and, instead, barricaded themselves in their pod and refused to remove the barricades and follow instructions.
Every opportunity was given to residents to comply, we offered them many concessions during the negotiation process – but they would not accept any of the resolutions we offered. De-escalation is apart of the best practices in situations like we had this weekend.
• Water was shut-off after they began to intentionally flood their pod. However, the water fountain remained on in the exterior yard and they all had access to and accessed water.
• Additionally, food, more water, and medication were offered – yet, the residents refused it.
• There were two television in their pod, but they broke one – deciding to use its parts for other things.
• There is no limit on the number of books they have access to, despite what was written in the letter – a letter we released to be transparent about what was going on.
• Toiletries were provided – in fact, that’s how they were able to mix the soap they had with water to make the floors slippery.
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Good Evening This evening I am addressing you – the community – as your Sheriff to share the truth about what has been going on at the Orleans Justice Center. It has been just a little over 100 days since I took office – that’s a little more than three months. During that time, we have been faced with just everything you can imagine – but I have remained true to my commitment to you during the campaign: to put the safety of both staff and residents first, to enact the progressive changes you said you wanted to see, and to be transparent and accountable. I want to talk with you about what happened this past weekend. I know there are many rumors and false statements online and across social media – but I must correct what false information is circulating. On Friday, 44 residents of a pod that housed those who needed the highest level of security decided to not comply with orders to lockdown and, instead, barricaded themselves in their pod and refused to remove the barricades and follow instructions. Every opportunity was given to residents to comply, we offered them many concessions during the negotiation process – but they would not accept any of the resolutions we offered. De-escalation is apart of the best practices in situations like we had this weekend. • Water was shut-off after they began to intentionally flood their pod. However, the water fountain remained on in the exterior yard and they all had access to and accessed water. • Additionally, food, more water, and medication were offered – yet, the residents refused it. • There were two television in their pod, but they broke one – deciding to use its parts for other things. • There is no limit on the number of books they have access to, despite what was written in the letter – a letter we released to be transparent about what was going on. • Toiletries were provided – in fact, that’s how they were able to mix the soap they had with water to make the floors slippery.
There’s a new sheriff in town! Thank you so much again New Orleans! We will work together to create a safer environment for everyone! #anewhope
Thank you to everyone who fought so hard. It’s going to be a hard road ahead. We have to stay in this fight to make the change we want to see in our community. #ANewHope
We are building a state-of-the-art system that prioritizes people, public safety, equity, and justice. I’m committed to helping our neighbors in custody do better and adequately support our hardworking staff by paying them, respecting, training, and giving them the tools and support they need. And most importantly, we will listen to the needs of the community. Your values and priorities are important. Please visit sheriffelectsusan.com and take the survey. I look forward to receiving your feedback and serving you as Sheriff of Orleans Parish. Sheriff-Elect Susan Hutson
It is not "us against them!" the Deputies that work inside of the Orleans Justice Center are our community's family, friends, and our neighbors! Check out my previous post about my plans to ensure the Deputies working inside OJC are properly compensated & cared for when I am Orleans Parish Sheriff! #SusanForSheriff #PutTheSheInSheriff #VoteSusanHutson #VoteSusanToday #VoteSusanDecember11th #Ifnotnowwhen
Thank you @garychambersjr for continuing to show up for real change it New Orleans! Our criminal justice system is in dire need of change! I, alongside of community leaders, and all New Orleanians will make the dream of change a reality! Early voting is from now until December 4th and Election Day is December 11TH! Let’s make it happen New Orleans! If not now, then when? #susanforsheriff #votesusannow #votesusandec11th #putthesheinsheriff