VERMILION PARISH (ABBEVILLE) — After nearly two years of legal back-and-forth between the city of Abbeville and its police officers, both sides finally had their day in court Monday.

The case, Timothy Bourque et. al v. City of Abbeville, centers on a pay dispute dating back to December 2023—when 11 police officers filed suit against the city, claiming their salaries were not calculated in accordance with state law, which requires higher pay for senior officers.

“The purpose of this whole thing is to get my officers paid what they deserve and what the law entitles them to, so they can help protect Abbeville and the citizens of this great city,” said attorney Chris Landry, who's representing the Abbeville officers.

Lt. Timothy Bourque, president of the Fraternal Order of Police in Vermi

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