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City of Broussard begins search for interim police chief
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and last updated 2021-05-19 11:48:16-04
The City of Broussard is beginning the search for an interim police chief following the announcement of Chief Brannon Decou s retirement.
That letter was also sent to Mayor Ray Bourque, the Broussard City Council and the Broussard Police Department.
According to the letter, Decou s last day as chief will be June 1, 2021.
The City of Broussard has formed a committee to assist in the search for an interim police chief.
The interim chief will serve until the next regular election in the fall of 2022.
The city says that the nine-member committee will be comprised of three council members, the mayor, and five community members who have law enforcement experience. The committee will also review resumes and make recommendations to the city council of up to three candidates for final review by the mayor and the entire city council.
Former Broussard Police Officer files lawsuit against city over sexual harassment allegations
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and last updated 2021-05-13 19:47:25-04
BROUSSARD, La. â A former Broussard Police officer has filed a lawsuit against the city over allegations of sexual harassment from the leadership of the Broussard Police Department.
The lawsuit is asking for $75,000 and was filed by former officer Ryan Savoie against the City of Broussard Thursday in the 15th Judicial District Court.
According to the lawsuit, Savoie began employment with Broussard Police Department on May 13, 2019 and received unwelcome, inappropriate texts, Snapchat messages and Snapchat photos from Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou.
Broussard City Council release findings of investigation into police chief
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and last updated 2021-05-13 19:03:36-04
BROUSSARD, La. â The Broussard City Council and Mayor Ray Bourque held an executive meeting Tuesday regarding the city s investigation into allegations of workplace sexual harassment against Police Chief Branon Decou.
According to a release from the council, city leaders received a verbal briefing from the attorneys leading the investigation regarding the allegations against Decou.
Decou announced his retirement Monday in a letter to the secretary of state, which becomes effective on June 1.
In the public portion of the meeting held on May 11, the council voted unanimously to immediately terminate Assistant Police Chief Chris Galvez for failure to pursue employee complaints and causing a lack of confidence within the police department.