Brannon Decou, I live in this community and have been dedicated to Broussard for the past 20 years in public safety. I am a resident and active citizen of Broussard and a former Trooper of the Louisiana State Police, I was appointed Chief of Police in January 2001 by the City Council by a unanimous vote of 5-0. Then in October of 2001, I was elected by the voters in a special election with 76% of the vote. In October 2006, I ran against one opponent and won by 67% of the vote where I was honored to serve another 4 year term. Then in October 2010 I ran unopposed which began my next 4 year term in January 2011. I am a full-time professional Chief that is dedicated to providing you with the best protection that we as Law Enforcement Officials can provide. I believe in doing the right thing for the right reason. The issue of quality law enforcement is what I strive to give this city. A Police Department that is dedicated to serving and protecting you and your children professionally is what you can expect from me. As a father, I understand that the time invested in the future of children is time spent in the future of a community as a whole.

Special Training

Over 600 hours from LA State Police Academy
F.B.I. Diversity Training
U.S. Customs Blue Lightening Cross Training
D.E.A. Highway Interdiction
RCTA Criminal Patrol Techniques
LA State Police Hazardous Material Training
LSU Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
Annual Chief of Police Training

Organizations

Chief Advisor - Broussard’s Explorer Program
Assistant Chief - Broussard Volunteer Fire Department - Member since 1993
Former Vice-President - Southwest Chief’s of Police Association
Sponsor - B.Y.Y.A. Baseball
Member of US Marshall's Joint Task Force # 9
Executive Board Member of La Assn. of Chief's of Police
Lafayette Parish 911 Commission Board Member
Civic Leader of the Year Award