NEW ORLEANS - Hours after the governor announced the stay-at-home mandate  NOPD implemented extra precautions to ensure the safety of its residents.

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell used her Twitter account to reveal that a special team of officers would be tasked with investigating illegal gatherings. 

To ensure the safety of the community, @NOPDnews has put together a special team of officers to investigate illegal gatherings reported to 3-1-1. The team is working with the city’s Safety and Permits. Businesses found in violation risk losing their license to operate in #NOLA. pic.twitter.com/HDi760puNg

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— Mayor LaToya Cantrell (@mayorcantrell) March 23, 2020