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New Orleans Inspector General alleges NOPD officer committed payroll fraud
The New Orleans Office of Inspector General alleges a NOPD officer committed payroll fraud by claiming 5,200 hours of work in 2023, including excessive overtime while on pleasure cruises. The officer, identified as Chad Cockerham, is suing NOPD and citizen watchdog Skip Gallagher for wrongful termination, denying the allegations.
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