Season’s Greetings!

As we gather with loved ones and reflect on the spirit of the season, I want to extend warm holiday wishes to our entire community. This is a time for joy, gratitude, and coming together. In the spirit of unity, let’s continue to look out for one another and support and care for those around us. 

As your police chief, I want to express my appreciation for the partnership this department shares with all of you. Together, we contribute to the safety and well-being of our community. Your support of the KPD makes our city a better and safer place for all. During this festive season, let’s remember the importance of kindness and compassion. Reach out to neighbors, lend a helping hand to those in need and share the joy of the season with others. 

During this fun and festive time, I also want to remind our citizens of the importance of remaining safe while attending gatherings and parties. We want everyone to arrive home safely! Never drink and drive. Have a designated driver or consider using a taxi or ride-share service. On behalf of the entire Kenner Police Department, I wish you a peaceful season and may the new year bring health and prosperity to our wonderful city. 

Here are a few tips to ensure your online safety this holiday season:

• Use trusted websites. Stick to reputable online retailers and make sure the URL starts with https to ensure secure browsing.
• Avoid public Wi-Fi. When shopping online, use a secure network rather than public which can be less secure. 
• Create strong and unique passwords for your online accounts and consider using a two-factor authentication when available.  
• Beware of phishing emails and scams. Be extra cautious of unsolicited emails, especially those that ask for personal or financial information.
• Be discreet on social media. Avoid sharing travel plans and personal information as this can be used by criminals. 
• Trust your instincts. If something seems too good to be true, it often is. Always exercise caution when making online purchases.

The Kenner Police Department is recruiting to fill several positions. Correction Officers, Communication Officers, and Police Officers are all needed. The Kenner Police Department offers competitive salaries and great benefits such as paid health insurance, paid employee life insurance, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, 15 paid holidays a year, pension retirement plan and incentive pay for bi-lingual officers and employees, incentive pay for working a scheduled shift overnight.

We know “YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES” so take the next step. Visit our web page at www.kennerpd.com, call our recruiters at (504) 712-2299 or TEXT “KennerPDJobs” to (504) 788-2614.

 WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please lock your vehicle’s doors and protect your valuables, NEVER leave a gun in your car! The Kenner Police Department has extra manpower on the streets in the late night and early morning hours to combat property crimes, such as vehicle burglaries. Please dial 9-1-1 if you see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, our officers will thank you!

Chief Conley can be reached by email at [email protected].  You can also download the free Kenner Police Department mobile app for both Apple and Android devices as well as access the Kenner P.D. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages @kennerpolice for the latest updated crime, traffic, and other law enforcement-related information.

Summer Safety for Your Children

During summer vacation, there is less structure to your children’s days and more opportunity to find themselves in unsafe situations.  Summertime can be safe and fun if children understand the rules that can keep them from harm’s way.

Please don’t assume your child knows all these simple rules.  It takes one forgetful moment for a tragedy to occur.  Please review these tips with your children now and over the summer.

The best way to keep a child safe is for parents to be observant and good listeners.  Get to know their friends, learn about their activities, and spend time talking with them every day.  Working together, we can keep children safe.

• Teach your kids the “check first” rule.  Before going anywhere, they need to check with you or the person in charge.
• Explain to your children that they must never go to movies, malls, public restrooms, or parks alone.
• Ask your kids to be careful where they play and to stay away from pools, canals, and lakes unless they are with a trusted adult.
• Remind your kids not to play on busy streets or in deserted areas.
• If your child is home alone, he or she must always keep the door locked.  Never tell anyone who calls that they are home alone.  Leave emergency numbers with instructions to dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
• If your child frequents the Internet (including but not limited to social media, message boards, gaming sites, or chat rooms), advise him or her not to provide any personal information (home address, telephone number, family details, etc.) to anyone unknown.
• Teach your kids not to get into the car with anyone but you and trusted friends.
• No matter the length of your journey, please buckle up everyone in your car at all times.
• All bicycle riders should wear helmets and ride with traffic on the right side of the road.
• If you own a gun, keep it out of sight and reach of children.  Always keep it unloaded.  Teach your kids the four basic rules of gun safety education: stop; don’t touch; leave the area; tell an adult.

YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

The Kenner Police Department is recruiting to fill several positions. Correction Officers, Communication Officers, and Police Officers are all needed. The Kenner Police Department offers competitive salaries and great benefits such as paid health insurance, paid employee life insurance, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, 15 paid holidays a year, pension retirement plan and incentive pay for bi-lingual officers and employees, incentive pay for working a scheduled shift overnight.

We know “YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES” so take the next step. Visit our web page at www.kennerpd.com, call our recruiters at (504) 712-2299 or TEXT “KennerPDJobs” to (504) 788-2614.

 WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Please lock your vehicle’s doors and protect your valuables, NEVER leave a gun in your car! The Kenner Police Department has extra manpower on the streets in the late night and early morning hours to combat property crimes, such as vehicle burglaries. Please dial 9-1-1 if you see anything suspicious or out of the ordinary, our officers will thank you!

Chief Conley can be reached by email at [email protected].  You can also download the free Kenner Police Department mobile app for both Apple and Android devices as well as access the Kenner P.D. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages @kennerpolice for the latest updated crime, traffic, and other law enforcement-related information.