Rodney Vicknair
Service Record
| Agency | New Orleans Louisiana Police Department |
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | 2007[1] - January 13, 2021[2] |
| Salary | $57,195 (2021)[3] |
| Last Known Status | Terminated[2] |
Incident Reports
2009 Policy Violations
On May 19, 2009, Vicknair was on lunch break and looked up a woman's license plate on the police computer. Vicknair called the woman by name, and told her to come to his patrol vehicle.[4][1]
Response Timeline
The woman filed a complaint with the Public Integrity Bureau.[4]
A departmental investigation found Vicknair had used police resources to look up the personal information and then failed to record the unnecessary stop in his activity log.[1]
Vicknair was suspended for five days for acting unprofessionally and failing to keep accurate records.[1]
2014 Vehicle Pursuit
On February 6, 2014, Vicknair pursued a vehicle, driving against traffic.[1]
Response Timeline
A supervisor determined that the chase should not have happened.[1]
In August 2015, Vicknair was suspended for three days.[1]
2014 Vehicle Pursuit
On March 28, 2014, Vicknair pursued a vehicle at speeds up to 76 mph and drove against traffic for several blocks.[1]
Response Timeline
In 2015, Vicknair was suspended for one day.[1]
2016 Policy Violations
On January 10, 2016, Vicknair responded to the scene of a fatal overdose. The decedent's mother complained that Vicknair and other officers laughed at the victim's condition. A review of body-worn camera footage showed Vicknair telling the victim's girlfriend, "I didn't put the needle in his arm", and threatening to check her for warrants.[4][1]
Response Timeline
On January 15, 2016, the mother filed a complaint with the Public Integrity Bureau.[4]
In August 2016, Vicknair was given a letter of reprimand.[1]
2020 Sexual Assault of "G.H."
In May 2020, Vicknair accompanied "G.H.", a 14-year-old victim of sexual assault, to the hospital to complete a rape kit. Vicknair gave the victim his cell phone number and expressed a desire to be her friend and mentor. Vicknair and the girl kept in touch for several months.[4][5]
On September 23, 2020, Vicknair went to the girl's house, brought her to his patrol vehicle, and sexually assaulted her.[5]
Response Timeline
On September 25, 2020, a complaint was made to the Public Integrity Bureau.[4]
On September 28, 2020, Vicknair was arrested and charged with sexual battery, indecent behavior with a juvenile, and malfeasance in office.[1]
Vicknair was suspended pending an investigation.[1]
On January 13, 2021, Vicknair was fired.[2]
On February 24, 2021, the victim's mother sued Vicknair, Superintendent Shaun Ferguson, and the city, alleging violations of "G.H."'s rights under the Fourth, Fifth, and Fourteenth Amendments, and state laws.[4]
On September 22, 2022, the U.S. Attorney charged Vicknair with depravation of rights under the color of law and kidnapping.[6]
On November 16, 2022, Vicknair pleaded guilty to sexual assault.[5]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 Emily Lane, WDSU Investigates: NOPD officer disciplined 4 times before he was charged with sexual battery, WDSU, 2020-10-27
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Olivia Vidal, Former NOPD officer accused of sexual assault and rape of 14-year-old girl, FOX 8, 2021-02-25
- ↑ Rodney Vicknair, Senior Police Officer, City of New Orleans, govSalaries
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Upton v Vicknair, et al, U.S. District Court, 2021-02-24
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Former New Orleans Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Civil Rights Offense for Sexually Assaulting a 15-Year-Old Crime Victim, Department of Justice, 2022-11-17
- ↑ United States of America v Rodney Vicknair, U.S. District Court, 2022-09-22
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