After County Counsel Leon Page takes a public stand on defending the public’s right to know about police records, county supervisors order a stand down. Media representatives such as the LA Times and So Cal Public Radio, led by Voice of OC, head back into court this Thursday to oppose the action.
Tag: Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs
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Santana: Sheriff Union Wins in Bid to Shield Deputy Misconduct Records
The Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs won their bid on Thursday to shield deputy misconduct records from public release after a state law, SB 1421, was enacted that would allow members of the public to see records about use of force incidents, sexual assaults and lying while on duty. The next hearing, where full arguments on the deputy union’s request to permanently seal records is Feb. 7. Voice of OC leads a media coalition including the Los Angeles Times and Southern California Public Radio that is opposing the union request to seal records.
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Santana: Sheriff’s Union Seeks to Block Public Access to Misconduct Records
Today, Voice of OC, Southern California Public Radio and the Los Angeles Times will go into court together to oppose a request by the Orange County Deputy Sheriff’s union to block release of misconduct records on use of force, sexual assault and lying while in office.
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Mental Health Reform Suggestions Get Muted Reception From OC Supervisors
The recommendations are aimed at diverting mentally ill people from jails into treatment, which county officials say would improve public safety by reducing crime, while also saving taxpayer dollars.
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Helicopter Rescue Dispute Escalates Between Sheriff and Fire Officials
Fire Authority officials say they’ve been performing air rescues for over 20 years and are well-equipped for the job, but that in recent years sheriff’s helicopter crews have been racing to the scene and taking control.
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Santana: Who Questions Sheriff Sandra Hutchens?
An internal ranking of Sheriff’s Department managers raises serious questions even if Sheriff Sandra Hutchens doesn’t like it’s frank language.
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District Attorney’s Chief of Investigations Suddenly Leaves Job
The DA’s office says it cannot reveal why Craig Hunter is departing, but indicated the “action” taken involving him happened quickly.
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Sheriff Management Failures Aided Jail Escape, Grand Jury Finds
In a scathing assessment, grand jurors said key factors in the January 2016 escape included management not adequately training and supervising deputies at the jail, which allowed the guards to repeatedly violate security policies and procedures.
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County Supervisors Approve New Contract for Deputy Sheriffs
The three-year contract, approved by board members unanimously and without discussion, will cost taxpayers an additional $62.2 million between now and 2019.
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Attorney General Reviewing Possible Charges in Courthouse Beating
The state Attorney General’s office will decide whether charges are warranted after a district attorney’s office investigator allegedly pummeled a defense attorney at an Orange County courthouse.