Todd Morrell
Service Record
New Orleans Louisiana Police Department
Rank | Sergeant |
Dates of Service | Hired in 1991.[1] Retired November 29, 2021.[2] |
Salary | $192,901 (2020)[3] |
Last Known Status | Retired[2] |
Incident Reports
2021 Suspension
A local news channel performed a detailed investigation into the timesheets and activities of Morrell and other officers.[3]
From 2018 to 2021, records show at least 18 occasions when Morrell was on duty but also participating in car races at the local track.[3][4]
On October 11 and 12, 2021, records show that Morrell was being paid to work both general duty shifts and off-duty detail shifts at the same time.[3]
On October 23, 2021, Morrell was filmed at his home while performing personal errands during hours when he was being paid to be on detail patrol at a nearby fairgrounds.[3]
On November 29, 2021, Morrell retired.[2]
Department Response
The department suspended Morrell from doing detail assignments, but he remained on active duty.[3]
A disciplinary investigation by the Public Integrity Bureau is underway. The Office of Independent Police Monitor, which investigates complaints involving off-duty police details, also is investigating.[5]
References
- ↑ Todd morrell, Linkedin
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 NOPD Sergeant resigns after Zurik investigation, FOX8, 2021-12-08
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Lee Zurik, NOPD Sergeant caught on video at home while assigned detail, FOX 8, 2021-11-22
- ↑ Lee Zurik, NOPD Sergeant appears to be behind the wheel of racecar, instead of patrol car, FOX 8, 2021-11-16
- ↑ John Simerman, 26 New Orleans police officers suspended from off-duty security work amid investigation, nola.com, 2021-11-18
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