New Orleans now has a permanent police chief.
Mayor Mitch Landrieu announced that interim Superintendent Michael Harrison officially has the top job.
Landrieu made the announcement at an Algiers event marking the Night Out Against Crime.
Harrison was promoted in August when Superintendent Ronal Serpas retired. Landrieu said at that time that Harrison would likely get the job permanently.
Harrison is a 23-year veteran of the force. He had most recently been district commander of the 7th District.