Broussard, Louisiana, has added five new businesses to its commercial roster. Boutiques, restaurants, and even a utility provider have opened within the last few months.
Former Broussard Police Officer files lawsuit against city over sexual harassment allegations
KATC
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.