Orange County deputies union persuades a local judge to issue a
temporary injunction barring civilian jail workers. There is
confusion, however, on how the order can be enforced.
Some call it a pay off to Orange, others see it as saving a
lawsuit and deputy jobs.
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The story of the Lake Forest man who was involved in a
motorcycle-on-police-cruiser collision gets national attention. And
an investigation into sherff’s deputies’ reporting of the incident
is wrapping up.
Orange County sheriff’s deputies and officials got in 141
accidents over the last three years, costing taxpayers more than
$3.5 million in settlements. But one involving a Lake Forest man
shows how far the department will go to avoid acknowledging
fault.
Two county supervisors and the grand jury hold three separate opinions on who should be responsible for the lab.
County Supervisors Chairwoman Janet Nguyen wants to know why the car was donated to a city in Northern California instead of one in OC.
The use of civilians has helped the Sheriff’s Department avoid layoffs. Union officials in the past have said it raises safety concerns.
But another supervisor says the joint powers authority that governs the civic center in Santa Ana is still needed. The county CEO is looking into it.
The Orange County district attorney’s ‘spit and acquit’ program
has amassed tens of thousands of DNA samples from misdemeanor
offenders. But there are questions about how the DA gets the
samples and their use.
Supervisors approved an agreement allowing beds in two county jails to be rented out for federal immigration detainees. But Orange officials are still concerned about the effect of more inmates in town on its main shopping center.
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