July 6, 2004 - The Cooperative Endeavor Agreement For Law Enforcement Services between the City of New Iberia and the Iberia Parish Law Enforcement District is signed and enacted. Chick Here for view/download a copy of the agreement

June 21, 2005 - Natalie Broussard presents to the City Council the Blue Ribbon Law Enforcement Committee Summary.

June 29, 2005 the New Iberia City Council held a budget meeting/ public hearing to discuss and share with the public the past, current and future budgets for law enforcement in the City. Click Here to view/download the information presented.

July 11, 2005 - A Public Meeting to further discuss the City Police Budget projections. Click Here to view/download the information presented

September 29, 2005 - Sixteenth Judicial District Judge John Conery has dismissed Henry T. Porter's lawsuit against the city of New Iberia, clearing the way for the Oct. 15 election to decide who will handle law enforcement for the city.

October 15, 2005 - By a 60 percent to 40 percent margin, New Iberia voters have decided to deny Mayor Hilda Curry the authority to cancel the law enforcement contract with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office. The measure failed by a vote of 3,481 to 2,328. A total turnout of 5,801 voters or 29 percent. There are 19,781 registered voters in New Iberia.

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