EPSO RELEASED FROM DOJ SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE

EPSO RELEASED FROM DOJ'S AGREEMENT WITH SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE

In June 2018, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office entered into a Memorandum of Agreement that required EPSO to implement reforms to address all outstanding issues detailed in the Department of Justice (DOJ) findings report, which was completed in December 2016.

The DOJ conducted five compliance assessments during the past six years. Based on those assessments, they determined that EPSO has achieved substantial compliance with the Agreement's requirements. EPSO has implemented significant reforms that have enhanced policing and addressed the Fourth Amendment violations identified by the DOJ.  

The Command Staff at EPSO, under the command of Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, worked tirelessly and put in place numerous new policies to help meet the requirements set forth by DOJ.  The changes that were put in place were adapted by EPSO employees without any issues, making these transitions run smoothly.  EPSO made copies of hundreds of files to give to the DOJ for review and also gave them access to all files and videos.  

On February 7th of 2025, the US Department of Justice sent a letter to Sheriff Charles R. Guillory, advising him that the EPSO's Memorandum of Agreement with the DOJ is now Officially TERMINATED and their investigation is now CLOSED!

Sheriff Charles R. Guillory would like to thank his Staff and Deputies for their dedication and devotion to helping the EPSO meet the requirements given by DOJ with Substantial compliance in all categories.