Former Interim Superintendent Woodfork expected to run for Orleans Parish sheriff
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Amid speculation, sources told WGNO that former Interim New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Michelle Woodfork is planning to run for Orleans Parish Sheriff in an upcoming election.
Woodfork is a 31-year veteran of the force who first joined in 1991. She began as a patrol officer in the 7th district and then went on to hold various roles across five districts.
She claimed leadership following the retirement of Chief Shaun Ferguson. She later lost the position following a nation wide search that led to Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s selection of Chief Anne Kirkpatrick.
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Following her retirement in 2023, Woodfork joined District Attorney Jason Williams team as the Forensic & Intelligence Investigations Director.
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Sources also told us that Woodfork will make a formal announcement about her intentions in the coming week.
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