31-year police veteran chosen as interim chief in New Orleans
Summary
According to NOLA.com, the 31-year police veteran was promoted to captain last year and currently serves in the NOPD’s Management Services Bureau. Woodfork was introduced as the new interim police chief during a news conference earlier this week. Woodfork’s dream of rising in the ranks of law enforcement was nearly thwarted in 2017 as a drunk driver plowed into her and dozens of others while she was working parade duty. She suffered a broken leg from the incident, but returned to the force after healing from her injuries. District D Council member Eugene Green told NOLA.com that hed heard positive feedback from other officers about Woodfork, stating that she had "paid her dues": "They can identify with someone who has served at different levels.