Broussard police chief sexual harassment allegations: What we know so far

It's been two weeks since sexual harassment allegations against Broussard Police Chief Brannon Decou were made public.

The initial claims, first published in an Acadiana Advocate story that appeared in print April 18, came from interviews with three former officers who described a work environment in which individuals were hired and promoted based on appearance, unwelcome sexual advances were the norm and anyone who voiced concerns faced retaliation.

Since then, Broussard leaders announced they are investigating the police chief, the mayor and Broussard City Council have met in three special executive sessions and Decou has taken voluntary paid leave from his elected position. Nine more people have also spoken with a reporter about Decou's alleged misconduct.

Here's what we know about what's happening at the Broussard Police Department.

Read more: https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/article_bb9c80f4-a937-11eb-a8d5-7715b55fa1b6.html

Intriguing arrangement for the police chief, particularly if he does not have to use any of his accrued leave time for what amounts to a spring vacation.