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Rudderless: LASD Freefall

“For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost. For want of the horse the rider was lost; and for want of the

March 20, 2025

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Critical 911 Failure: LASD’s VESTA System Crash Leaves Calls Unanswered

On March 19, 2025, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) experienced a significant disruption in its 911 emergency response infrastructure due to a failure of the VESTA system. The outage lasted

March 19, 2025

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LASD Deputy Arrested for Kidnapping, Rape, and Domestic Violence Amid Second DACA-Linked Investigation

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy, identified as Tsz Ho So, has been arrested for rape (261 PC), domestic violence (273.5 PC), and false imprisonment (236 PC) after a woman

March 14, 2025

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LASD Academy Recruit Identified as Armed Suspect in Lynwood Incident

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Academy recruit is under investigation after allegedly attempting to break into a Lynwood home and later pulling a gun on the homeowner. The incident occurred

March 14, 2025

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Deputies Sustain Injuries After Brutal Assault by Multiple Inmates at Men’s Central Jail

A violent assault on a deputy sheriff at Men’s Central Jail has raised concerns about safety protocols and security measures within the facility. The attack occurred on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at

March 10, 2025

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Sheriff Luna Memo re Baker to Vegas Boycott is A Sign of a Leadership in Crisis, Not Just a Race Controversy

On March 5, 2025, at 1:22 PM, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna issued a department-wide memo warning against harassment and retaliation, particularly in relation to an “upcoming running competition.” While he

March 6, 2025

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LASD: BEYOND THE TIPPING POINT?

“Small mistakes, the lack of care, little accidents, and somewhere a tipping point is passed, and things go badly wrong.” – Alan S. Kesselheim Recently, I heard someone voice the opinion that

February 11, 2025

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LASD Deputy Convicted of Excessive Force Using Pepper Spray – Federal Decision Sets a Dangerous Precedent for Law Enforcement Nationwide

In a landmark verdict on Thursday, February 6, 2025, a federal jury convicted a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy of using excessive force, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing national debate

February 8, 2025

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Leadership Under Fire: Sheriff Luna Missing at Palisades Meeting with President Trump to Address Disaster Response to Wildfires, LASD Resources Depleted

On January 7, as flames tore through Pacific Palisades and Malibu, Mayor Karen Bass was overseas, despite deadly wind warnings issued nearly a week prior. The catastrophic Santa Ana wind event resulted

January 25, 2025

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LASD CAD System Failure Who is to Blame?

“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin On December 31st, 2024, between eight and ten PM, the LASD’s Computer Assisted Dispatch system (CAD) began to fail.

January 3, 2025

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