Rats Consume Marijuana at New Orleans Police HQ, Prompting Calls for Relocation

Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick advocates for new premises due to deteriorating conditions and rat infestation.

Rats have infiltrated the New Orleans Police Department's evidence room, consuming confiscated marijuana.
The infestation and consumption of marijuana by rats at the police headquarters have raised concerns about the impact on criminal cases.
Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick has advocated for relocating the department to new premises due to the deteriorating conditions of the current headquarters.
City council members have approved a lease for a new building, pending a full council vote, as a temporary solution.
The current police headquarters, built in 1968, faces numerous issues including mold, broken elevators, and a lack of air conditioning.