The U.S. Supreme Court granted a request by OC sheriff officials to block a federal judge’s order requiring physical distancing and other pandemic safety measures at the OC jails
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Police Contracts and Spending Coming Under Much More Scrutiny in Orange County
After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.
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Hunger Strike in OC Jails Over Lack of Visitations and Hot Meals Comes to An End
The hunger strike that gripped jails in Orange County over the July 4 weekend over calls for the return visitation privileges and hot meals has come to an end for now.
Posted inNEWS
OC Sheriff Barnes Clarifies Mask Enforcement Approach With Gov. Newsom
In a letter to Gov. Newsom, OC Sheriff Don Barnes said he might punish people for “egregious violations” of the statewide mask order.
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Hunger Strike Grips OC Jails Over Holiday Break Due to Lack of Visitations And Hot Meals
Since the pandemic started, inmates held in OC are refusing to eat until they are given back dining room privileges and family visitations.
Posted inNEWS
Despite Local Differences Over Mask Order Enforcement, Gov. Newsom Expresses Confidence in OC
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes in a statement this month said deputies will continue to request voluntary compliance.
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OC Sheriff Officials Allegedly Broke Chain of Custody with Half of Their Golden State Killer Evidence
Revelations of OC Sheriff’s evidence handling problems have now reached California’s biggest serial killer case in years.
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Protesters Call Out Sheriff Over Spending at County Meeting, Supervisors Unanimously Approve City Patrol Contracts
County supervisors ultimately approved all the contracts unanimously with no real debate or discussion about any of the terms or details.
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South Orange County Cities See Steep Increases for Sheriff Protection
South Orange County cities are watching their law enforcement costs soar by more than 20 percent over the last four years largely due to salary and benefit increases authorized by county supervisors.
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County of Orange Considers Cuts As Revenues Plummet for Social Services & Sheriff’s Dept.
Orange County officials say they’re considering furloughing employees and potentially cutting services due to a major drop in sales tax revenue from the coronavirus pandemic.
