58-503: Mattson Tomlin (born July 16, 1990) is an American filmmaker and writer. In 2018, Tomlin wrote the script for the Project Power (2020) for Netflix , starring Jamie Foxx , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , and Dominique Fishback . He scripted and produced the film Little Fish (2021), based on a short story by Aja Gabel. He gained attention in 2019 when he was brought onboard to assist with The Batman (2022). The film would serve as
116-403: A drug dealer , a police officer , and a former soldier who team up to stop the distribution of a pill that gives the user superpowers for five minutes. The film was released on August 14, 2020, by Netflix . It received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the cast, action sequences and visuals but criticized the screenplay. In near-future New Orleans ,
174-565: A reboot of the Batman film franchise and star Robert Pattinson . The script which was completed in 2019 was submitted to Warner Bros by Matt Reeves written by Reeves, Tomlin and Peter Craig although only Reeves and Craig received credit. By January 2020, Tomlin was writing the television pilot for an adaption of the comic book series Fear Agent , and a film adaption of the comic book series Memetic for Lionsgate . Both projects would be produced by Seth Rogen 's Point Grey Pictures . He
232-453: A 2011 written report alleging unconstitutional conduct by the NOPD and describing concerns re NOPD policies and procedures. In April 2013, former Officer Maurice Palmer was sentenced to five years' probation for failing to file federal income tax forms. In February 2014, Officers Quincy Jones and Rafael Dobard pleaded guilty to charges relating to faking time sheets and embezzling money from
290-513: A fellow officer tipped Davis about the charge. Hardy was sentenced to death, later resentenced to life in prison. On March 4, 1995, Officer Antoinette Frank robbed a local restaurant, and killed two of the owner's children, as well as her own partner who was working security at the business. She was sentenced to death. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, ninety-one officers resigned or retired and another 228 were investigated for abandoning their posts. One report of violence involved
348-634: A litany of thorny moral issues (and not only those of the 'great power, great responsibility' vibe) but never fully engages with them. There's broad strokes about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans residents, and a paper-thin exploration of the criminal implications of a cop not only using the drug, but buying it off a teenage dealer." NOPD The New Orleans Police Department ( NOPD ) has primary responsibility for law enforcement in New Orleans , Louisiana , United States. The department's jurisdiction covers all of Orleans Parish , while
406-497: A myriad of charges related to the cover-up and deprivation of civil rights. On October 8, 2005, three officers, Robert Evangelist, Lance Schilling, and Stewart Smith beat up 64-year-old Robert Davis outside a bar in the French Quarter. The beating was videotaped by an AP crew. A few days after the incident, the officers showed up at court and pleaded not guilty. In March 2006, the three officers were convicted. Evangelist
464-487: A mysterious distributor offers a free supply of "Power"—a pill that grants various superpowers for five minutes—to a group of drug dealers, including one named Newt. Six weeks later, Newt's teenage cousin Robin, a dealer herself, is nearly robbed by customers seeking Power. She is rescued by NOPD Officer Frank Shaver, one of her regular buyers. Art, a man hunting for the distributor "Biggie", tracks down Newt, who dies after
522-714: A police shooting of six citizens on the Danziger Bridge , which carries the Chef Menteur Highway ( US 90 ) across the Industrial Canal . These citizens were reportedly attacking contractors of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers involved in the 17th Street Canal repair. Other reports alleged people seeking refuge on the bridge from the flood were fired on without provocation. The shootings left two dead and four injured. Subsequently, seven NOPD officers were indicted on murder charges in connection with
580-595: A result of numerous complaints, and the city authorized to engage mulattoes, which are placed under the authority of white officers, became a part of the United States on December 20, 1803, by virtue of the Louisiana Purchase . In 1804 a patrol militia was organized under James Pitot, the Mayor of New Orleans, two years later the body dissolved. With urbanization, in 1817, the city had 46 commissioners, it
638-406: A struggle when he overdoses on Power. Frank foils a bank robbery by a Power-enhanced thief, but is suspended for using Power himself. His captain reveals that government personnel are pressuring him to terminate any investigation into Power, and gives Frank a picture of the man they suspect to be the source of the drug: Art. Using Newt's phone to find and abduct Robin, Art forces her to take him to
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#1732783889807696-485: A total production budget of $ 85.1 million, with $ 80.4 million spent on-location in Louisiana . Project Power was released by Netflix on August 14, 2020. It was the top-streamed film on the platform in its first two weekends before finishing in second place in its third. In October 2020, Netflix reported 75 million households watched the film over its first four weeks of release. In November, Variety reported
754-468: Is mass testing to stabilize the drug, and that Tracy is the source of the drug's powers. Having convinced Frank that his captain is actually taking orders from Teleios, Art purposely has himself captured by Teleios and taken aboard the Genesis . Frank and Robin infiltrate the ship, and Art persuades a guard to free him. Frank and Art kill Wallace, while Robin finds Tracy and reunites her with her father. As
812-757: The Bureau of Investigations, would take on a new role as the Deputy Chief of the Operations Bureau. Current Deputy Chief Kirk Bouyelas would also take on a new role as Deputy Chief of the Investigative Services Bureau. The two civilian deputy chiefs were to be Ms. Arlinda Westbrook, Deputy Chief (Civilian) in charge of the Public Integrity Bureau, and Ms. Stephanie Landry, Deputy Chief (Civilian) in charge of
870-536: The DOJ investigation, the DOJ and the city of New Orleans entered into a consent decree in 2012 where the NOPD had to implement sweeping reforms. In 2014, Superintendent Ronal W. Serpas retired from the New Orleans Police Department after 25 years of service. Before retiring, Superintendent Serpas attained the civil service rank of major and the appointed position of assistant superintendent of
928-528: The Management Services Bureau. Serpas also reduced the rank of eleven appointed Majors to their proper civil service rank of captain. Also in the slew of changes, Serpas reassigned 25 of the current 37 Captains within the department. Superintendent Serpas announced on June 23, 2010, that the majority of his highest-ranking commissioned officers – for example, majors and deputy chiefs – would be summarily demoted effective June 27 to captain,
986-585: The NOPD. Superintendent Serpas was preceded by Warren J. Riley, who retired with the change of the mayoral administration on May 2, 2010. Riley had been preceded by Eddie Compass and Richard Pennington . During a press conference on June 25, 2010, Superintendent Serpas announced several reforms to the New Orleans Police Department. Superintendent Serpas reduced the number of deputy superintendents from six to four, and decided that only two of those positions would be held by commissioned officers. Serpas announced that Marlon Defillo, current Assistant Superintendent of
1044-536: The abilities of animals, such as the chameleon or the wolverine frog . Art interrogates Biggie at gunpoint and learns of a ship, the Genesis , but Frank intervenes, having tracked other users to the demonstration. Biggie takes a dose of Power, forcing Art, Robin, and Frank to flee as Art kills Biggie in an explosion. Frank arrests Art and informs his captain, but Art explains that the Power epidemic in New Orleans
1102-549: The acquittal of 11 Italian-Americans resulted in the largest lynching in American history . Between July 24 and July 28, 1900, a violent suspect Robert Charles resisted arrest and killed four police officers and mortally wounded one. The NOPD has a long history of civil rights violations, corruption and poor oversight. In 2011, a Department of Justice report found that the NOPD had structural problems that led officers to engage in constitutional violations and discriminate on
1160-533: The annual Mardi Gras celebration, NOPD officers permanently returned to wearing powder blue uniform shirts. In fall 2007, the Fox television network dramatized post-Katrina New Orleans in the short-lived police drama K-Ville starring Anthony Anderson and Cole Hauser as NOPD detectives working for the Felony Action Squad (FAS). As of July 2015, the New Orleans Police Department had 1,106 officers on
1218-603: The attention of the authorities focused on rescue efforts, some sought to distract attention from the rescue efforts to police the stranded citizens. By August 30, looting had spread throughout the city, often in broad daylight and sometimes in the view of police officers. City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson told the Associated Press , "The looting is out of control - the French Quarter has been attacked. We're using exhausted, scarce police to control looting when they should be used for search and rescue." Incapacitated by
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#17327838898071276-415: The basis of race, ethnicity, and LGBT status. The DOJ also found that the NOPD's "culture tolerates and encourages under-enforcement and under-investigation of violence against women." The report concluded, "the NOPD has long been a troubled agency. Basic elements of effective policing— clear policies, training, accountability, and confidence of the citizenry—have been absent for years." As a consequence of
1334-457: The battle "between two opposing factions for power and office." The governor called in federal troops to restore order. The riots in New Orleans and Memphis that year contributed to Congressional passage of Reconstruction legislation and domination of the state by military forces for several years. Violence continued in the state and city related to each election, particularly the disputed gubernatorial election of 1872. Tensions continued, although
1392-414: The beating of a teacher by three officers was caught on camera. Those three officers were later arrested. Over 200 NOPD officers deserted the city during the storm. Police chief Warren Riley said 60 officers were fired and 25 were suspended. Most of the suspensions ranged from 30 to 90 days, and most of the officers were exonerated. These officers were given the opportunity to explain their actions before
1450-476: The breakdown of transportation and communication, police officers did little to stop crime or help citizens left behind. Shopkeepers who remained behind were left to defend their property alone. Although there were some instances of violent armed robbery of nonessential valuable goods, most incidents were of residents simply gathering food, water and other essential commodities from unstaffed grocery stores. There were also reports of looting by some police officers, and
1508-415: The cast of the film. In December 2018, Courtney B. Vance joined the cast of the film. In July 2020, it was announced that the film would officially be titled Project Power . Principal photography began on October 8, 2018 and concluded on December 22, 2018. Filming took place in New Orleans . On October 31, 2018, Joseph Gordon-Levitt was injured during filming while riding a bicycle. The film had
1566-427: The city itself is divided into eight police districts. The NOPD has a long history of civil rights violations, corruption and poor oversight. Since 2012, the NOPD has been in a federal consent decree where it has to implement sweeping reforms to address a wide array of structural problems identified by the U.S. Department of Justice in a 2011 report. After New Orleans was founded by French colonists in 1718,
1624-719: The department was able to clear less than a third of its homicide cases. Shaun D. Ferguson has been the Superintendent of Police since January 18, 2019. Former Superintendents have included Michael S. Harrison , Ronal W. Serpas , Eddie Compass , Richard Pennington , Arnesta Taylor, Warren Woodfork, Henry Morris, James Parsons, Clarence Giarrusso and Joseph Giarrusso. Following the shooting death of officer Gregory Neupert in 1980, New Orleans police tortured witnesses into giving false statements to support arresting James Billy Jr. and Reginald Miles. The two Black men were shot and killed by police in separate raids. Sherry Singleton,
1682-539: The department. In March 2014, Detective Desmond Pratt pleaded guilty to sexual assault of three children. He was sentenced to three years in state custody. Honorary Rank (15%) Notes: *The State of Louisiana provides $ 6,000 supplemental annual pay after one year of service. Additional annual pay is merited for the following degrees: Associates: $ 1,000; Bachelor's: $ 2,000; Graduate: $ 3,000 (Master's, Doctorate) STRUCTURE CHANGE AS OF OCTOBER 2019: The position of Commander has been removed since courts have ruled that it
1740-403: The deputy chief in a tribunal-like hearing, after which 85% of the officers who deserted were terminated. The ones who stayed behind during Katrina were awarded with a Hurricane Katrina lapel pin to be worn on the uniform. It is shaped like the star and crescent badge, with a hurricane emblem in the center of the star. Prior to Katrina, the New Orleans Police Department was notable as being one of
1798-423: The drug cartel's safehouse . He is shot while eliminating several of the cartel's men, and discovers that Power users throughout New Orleans are being monitored as test subjects for the drug. Art bonds with Robin as they treat his wounds, and reveals that after leaving the military, he was recruited by Teleios, a private defense contractor who experimented on him to create superpowers. His daughter Tracy, born after
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1856-471: The experiments, exhibited powers without ever taking the drug, and was abducted by Wallace, a Teleios operative. Art and Robin find Biggie hosting a private demonstration of Project Power for a potential buyer near the Superdome , where large groups of Saints fans are arriving for a home game. Biggie claims that Power represents "the next evolution of the human species", with the pill's powers derived from
1914-623: The federal government had certified the Republican slate and William Kellogg as governor. In September 1874, in the so-called Battle of Liberty Place , 5,000 members of the White League entered the city in an attempted takeover of state buildings to seat John McEnery , the Democratic candidate for governor. Well-armed, they overwhelmed the 3500 members of the integrated Metropolitan police force , blacks and Republicans, and occupied
1972-490: The few major departments in the country whose officers sported powder blue uniform shirts instead of the dark or navy blue shirts used by the majority of police forces nationwide. In the wake of Katrina, however, the department switched to a dark blue uniform shirt in order to avoid potential problems from people, including officers dismissed after the hurricane who may have attempted to illegally pass themselves off as police officers. Beginning on Friday, February 13, 2009, during
2030-425: The film a weighted average score of 51 out of 100, based on 35 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Writing for The Hollywood Reporter , David Rooney said that "what makes Project Power entertaining is its canny combination of familiar ingredients in a textured real-world milieu that gives it fresh flavor." Kate Erbland of IndieWire gave the film a "C+" and said that " Project Power wrestles with
2088-457: The film was the 12th-most watched straight-to-streaming title of 2020 up to that point. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes , the film holds an approval rating of 61% based on 178 reviews, with an average rating of 5.7/10. The website's critics' consensus reads: "Although it wastes some of the potential of its premise, Project Power is a slick, fun action thriller - and features a star-making turn from Dominique Fishback." Metacritic assigned
2146-409: The film, with Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless producing. In September 2018, Jamie Foxx , Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback joined the cast of the then-untitled film. In October 2018, Rodrigo Santoro , Amy Landecker , Allen Maldonado , Kyanna Simone Simpson, Andrene Ward-Hammond, Machine Gun Kelly , and Casey Neistat joined the cast of the film. In November 2018, Jim Klock joined
2204-472: The first issue of A Vicious Circle was nominated for multiple Eisner awards. Project Power Project Power is a 2020 American science fiction action film directed by Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman , produced by Eric Newman and Bryan Unkeless, and written by Mattson Tomlin . It stars Jamie Foxx , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , and Dominique Fishback , alongside Colson Baker , Rodrigo Santoro , Amy Landecker and Allen Maldonado , and follows
2262-468: The force. Prior to Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the NOPD had 1,742 commissioned police officers. The NOPD was actively recruiting to increase manpower in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, which preceded an unusually high number of resignations. The New Orleans Police Department is one of the few police departments in the United States that doesn't require applicants to be American citizens, but have
2320-409: The four attempt to flee, Robin is captured by Dr. Gardner, the head of Project Power, who demands Tracy in exchange for Robin's life. Art confronts Gardner, using Power, which gives him the ability of a pistol shrimp to finally kill Gardner and her men. Despite this costing Art his life, Tracy ultimately resurrects him with her powers. They all escape the ship. Frank intends to expose Project Power to
2378-435: The incident known as the "Danziger 7". The case was dropped when the prosecutor who brought the charges, Eddie Jordan , resigned his position following charges of corruption and a judgment against him in a racial discrimination lawsuit. On August 13, 2008, District Judge Raymond Bigelow dismissed the case based on misconduct by the prosecution. On August 5, 2011, a New Orleans Federal Court jury convicted five police officers of
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2436-420: The indictment of seven officers on federal conspiracy charges. Three were convicted, and $ 2.8 million was awarded to the victims' families in civil suits. Officer Len Davis was found guilty and was sentenced to death for ordering hit-man Paul Hardy to murder Kim Groves, a 32-year-old mother of three children. Groves had filed a police brutality complaint against Davis with Internal Affairs the previous day, and
2494-561: The late 1700s onwards, as it policed large concentrations of slaves. New Orleans police were in stark contrast to police in the Northern United States at the time, which were far less militarized. On November 8, 1803, Mayor Etienne de Boré held the first council meeting, and appoints a committee to inspect prisons and formulate police rules. He also appoints Pierre Achille Rivery Commissioner General of Police, with 25 agents at his head. They are quickly forced to resign as
2552-501: The latter rank thereby returning as the de facto rank of district station commander. As a courtesy, many personnel continue to address district commanders with the honorific "Major." As of July 2010, only two officers – Treadaway and Burkart – retain the rank of major, both of whom were appointed to the position by civil service. Also in accordance with the above changes, two of Serpas's deputy chiefs swapped responsibilities, while two others were replaced by civilian personnel, bringing
2610-606: The legislature's passage of Black Codes and failure to provide suffrage for free men of color and freedmen . Blacks marched in support of the convention, and were attacked on the street by a white mob, made up of ex-Confederate veterans. This was later called the New Orleans Riot of 1866 . The mob killed 34 black citizens and three white Republicans; estimates of wounded ranged from 48 to more than 100, mostly black. The riot "stemmed from deeply rooted political, social, and economic causes," and took place in part because of
2668-512: The net count of deputy chiefs from six to four. On March 1, 2011, the New Orleans Civil Service Commission unanimously approved Superintendent Serpas' proposal to create a new pay plan for 16 new "Police Commanders". Serpas originally asked the commission to approve 16 "Colonel's" positions. The new "Commanders" will be third in the command structure of the New Orleans Police Department, only ranked lower than
2726-467: The policing of the city was done by military forces. These were alternating French, Spanish and French under differing governmental rule. The formation of the New Orleans Police Department was first recorded in 1796, during the administration of Baron Francisco Luis Héctor de Carondelet . The account said, "Crime had reached such proportions by the mid-1790s that a full-time city police force was required." The New Orleans police were highly militarized from
2784-568: The pregnant girlfriend of Miles, was shot and killed while naked in a bathtub during the raid. In another incident related to the investigation, another man Raymond Ferdinand was killed by police. The only Black homicide detective in the department, Oris Buckner III, reported the crimes to a state assistant district attorney. He alleged three Black men and two white men were tortured in the investigations. He also alleged that Sherry Singleton, James Billy Jr. and Reginald Miles were unarmed when police shot and killed them. Buckner's whistleblowing lead to
2842-458: The press, while Art decides to move on. He gives Robin his truck and a bag full of money to cover her mother's medical needs, telling her to use the greatness inside of her. Art and Tracy depart, finally free. Meanwhile, Robin begins a new career as a rapper. In October 2017, it was announced that Netflix had acquired Mattson Tomlin 's spec script Power in a bidding war with several other studios. Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost would direct
2900-518: The rank of Captain but below the Deputy Superintendents. All officers holding this rank have either retired or been promoted, and no promotions for this position have taken place in more than a decade. Breakdown of the makeup of the rank and file of NOPD: In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005, shooting, violence and other criminal activity became serious concerns to the authorities, who overreacted. While most of
2958-519: The state armory and other buildings for three days. Learning that federal troops were arriving by ship, the White League forces retreated from the city. The Louisiana State Museum reports that 11 Metropolitans were killed and 60 wounded, while 16 White Leaguers were killed and 45 wounded. Despite extremely weak evidence at their trial for the October 1890 murder of NOPD Chief David Hennessey ,
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#17327838898073016-481: The superintendent and deputy superintendents. In June 2011, 1 additional commander position was created for the Reserve Division. All other personnel, including the two majors, will be subordinate to these individuals. The Police Commanders are responsible for the 17 "Core Components" of the NOPD, including the 8 Patrol Districts and nine other units as noted below. In mid-2015, press reports indicated that
3074-557: Was also writing a film adaptation of the video game character Mega Man for Netflix. In May 2020, Tomlin sold a spec script, titled 2084 , to Paramount Pictures . By September 2020, Tomlin wrote the script for Mother/Android , with the intention to direct. In February 2021, Tomlin was hired to write to be the showrunner for an anime series based on the Terminator franchise, to be produced by Netflix, Skydance , and Production I.G , titled Terminator Zero . In October 2021, Tomlin
3132-497: Was charged with false imprisonment while armed and second-degree battery, Schilling was also charged with second-degree battery, and Smith was charged with simple battery. Both Evangelist and Schilling were charged with battery against Davis, while Smith was charged with battery against an AP reporter. Davis was charged with public intoxication, resisting arrest, battery, and public intimidation. In late May 2011, Captain Jeff Winn
3190-521: Was divided into four police districts (Old Square, Faubourg Tremé (in), St. Mary and Faubourg Marigny). Given the inefficiency of this one, committees of "vigilantes" are created in the years 1820–1830. In 1836, the city was divided into three separate municipalities, each with an autonomous police force. In July 1866 Republicans called for a Louisiana Constitutional Convention at the Mechanics Institute in New Orleans, as they were angered by
3248-450: Was fired and a number of other officers were reassigned for concealing details concerning the killing of Henry Glover in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina . In August 2012, Officer Joshua Colclough pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his killing of an unarmed man during a drug raid. He was sentenced to four years in jail. The NOPD entered into a consent decree in 2012 with the U.S. Department of Justice. A U.S. DOJ investigation led to
3306-484: Was illegally created as an unclassified position where an already existing classified position performed the same duties (Captain). A previous version of the Commander rank was used for Captains placed in command of one of the 8 police districts. Insignia for this rank involved Captain bars modified with a wreath around it. The civil service rank of Major has been used before in certain high level command positions above
3364-611: Was writing the live-action film adaptation of BRZRKR . In 2021, Tomlin wrote the comic book series Batman: The Imposter for DC Comics , alongside artist Andrea Sorrentino and with variant covers by artist Lee Bermejo . In August 2022, it was announced Tomlin would co-write the sequel to The Batman with Matt Reeves. In September 2022, it was announced that Tomlin would write a three-issue maxiseries for Boom! Studios entitled A Vicious Circle , with Lee Bermejo serving as artist, and publication beginning in December 2022. In 2023,
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