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Police Chief Accused of Racial Discrimination in Promotion

10/11/2025

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The Professional Association of Law Enforcement Officers has accused Youngsville Police Chief Jean Paul Broussard of racial discrimination regarding a sergeant promotion.
The complaint, filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleges Broussard promoted White officer Tim Cotone over Black officers Louvenia Landry and Reginald Mosely, who had more experience.
The complaint questions Cotone's qualifications and claims that standard promotion procedures were not followed, prompting the organization to seek an EEOC investigation.

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The Professional Association of Law Enforcement Officers has accused Youngsville Police Chief Jean Paul Broussard of racial discrimination regarding a sergeant promotion.
The complaint, filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), alleges Broussard promoted White officer Tim Cotone over Black officers Louvenia Landry and Reginald Mosely, who had more experience.
The complaint questions Cotone's qualifications and claims that standard promotion procedures were not followed, prompting the organization to seek an EEOC investigation.