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Broussard City Council release findings of investigation into police chief KATC News 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. ....
Law Firm: Former Broussard Chief Violated Harassment Policy That’s according to a summary of that investigation provided by Mayor Ray Bourque. In a letter to Bourque, Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLC, says the allegations reported by KPEL and other news outlets were “corroborated by information obtained through the investigation.” The letter also says department leadership did not pursue any harassment complaints. However, the law firm concluded that Decou’s actions were not illegal. In as statement, Mayor Bourque says he, three council members, and five community members with law enforcement experience will form a committee to interview and recommend an interim chief. The city council will make the final appointment. ....
Broussard assistant police chief terminated for "failure to pursue employee complaints" katc.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from katc.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Police chief in Louisiana to retire amid city investigation May 11, 2021 GMT BROUSSARD, La. (AP) A police chief in Louisiana is retiring after more than 20 years at the helm of his force amid accusations of sexual harassment made by former officers. Brannon Decou Broussard Police Department’s longest-serving elected leader sent his resignation letter to Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin and Mayor Ray Bourque on Monday, news outlets reported. In a statement addressed to city leaders, police and citizens, Decou said his last day as chief will be June 1 “to help provide for an orderly transition.” “I will take some much needed rest, and allow someone else to take over with a fresh set of ideas that hopefully will continue the forward momentum that our city deserves,” he wrote. ....