NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) Congratulations are in order for retiring New Iberia Criminal Investigation Division Captain John Babin.

Captain Babin is calling it quits following a 36-year career in law enforcement.

He spent 34 years with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office before retiring in 2017.

Later that year, he accepted as a position as Executive Officer and Public Information Spokesperson under the reestablished New Iberia Police Department which had been disbanded since 2004.

Babin was honored with a community gathering, over the weekend, that included family and friends.