KVPI News is putting together facts as they become available as to the layoffs by Evangeline Parish Sheriff, Eddie Soileau.  In an email sent from the Sheriff to Secretary/Treasurer, Donald Bergeron, on Saturday, Soileau stated the Sheriff’s Department is “officially broke” as of the 19^th.  This morning what the email called “massive layoffs” began to take place.  The email also stated that what staff is left will receive a 10% salary cut.  KVPI received a Press Release this morning from the Sheriff’s office stating they will undergo “reconstruction” due to recent budget cuts.  It also stated that in an attempt to lessen the impact of the cuts, layoffs will be spread across various divisions.  We will be meeting with Police Jury President, Ryan Ardoin, and will update you on the matter.  The Sheriff is scheduled to meet with our news department to provide more details.