Simmons v. Woodfork

BARRY, Judge.

This appeal is from the denial of a writ of mandamus which seeks to force the Superintendent of Police to accept a citizen complaint.

Rondie Simmons wants Superintendent Woodfork to investigate his allegation that he was beaten by two guards at Orleans Parish Prison. Simmons relies on the Home Rule Charter of the City of New Orleans, Chap. 5, § 4-501 for his contention that taking and investigating a complaint is a ministerial function. Section 4-501 provides in pertinent part:

The Department of Police, headed by a Superintendent of Police, shall:

******(7) Enforce the ordinances of…