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New Iberia mayor to hire outside law firm to audit police policies and procedures
Summary
Council authorized the mayor to negotiate with the law offices of R. Gray Sexton for an independent audit of the New Iberia Police Department’s policies and procedures; the mayor said the firm will provide a candid review and present findings to the council.
The council voted to authorize the mayor to negotiate and execute an agreement with the law offices of R. Gray Sexton to audit the New Iberia Police Department’s policies and procedures.
The mayor framed the audit as a forward-looking, transparent review that will identify strengths and weaknesses: "Show me every hair, every wart and every scar and I'm going to tell you how you got them and I'm going to tell you if it's good or not," the mayor said, describing the firm’s candid approach.
Council members expressed support, calling the measure a checks-and-balances step meant to strengthen the department and increase public confidence. The mayor said the audit findings will be studied and addressed as appropriate and that the council expects follow-up actions if problems are found.
The resolution noted ongoing inquiries and a pending Civil Service Board matter; the audit is intended to complement internal reviews and provide independent recommendations on policy and practice.
Next steps: the mayor’s office will negotiate the scope and bring back a contract for execution; the council asked for updates and for the consultant to present findings publicly once the review is complete.
