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From Custody to Re-Entry: LASD is Missing the Opportunity

We’ve all heard the stories about how when people wind up in jail, they somehow “find Jesus” while behind bars, but when they finally get released, they manage to leave their savior

December 18, 2023

LASD·Politics

Second Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against LASD Citing Forced Overtime Contributed to Deputy’s Suicide

A second wrongful lawsuit was filed against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department this week connected to mandated overtime requirements at LASD patrol stations and custody divisions. The family of Deputy Arturo

December 10, 2023

LASD·News·Politics

Dangerous, Deplorable Working Conditions Lead Family of Murdered Deputy to File Government Claim Against LASD

The family of murdered Palmdale deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer filed a government claim, on Monday, November 27th against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the County of Los Angeles citing forced overtime

November 28, 2023

LASD·News·Politics

The Many Speed Bumps on The Road To PCH Safety: Politics, Incompetence, Ego And Lots Of CalTrans Red Tape

City, county and state officials, representatives from local law enforcement, CalTrans and stakeholders, met on November 14th at Malibu City Hall for the Emergency PCH Task Force Meeting to discuss the implementation of

November 27, 2023

LASD·News·Politics·Woolsey Fire

The LASD Needs to Jettison the Metro Contract As Soon As Humanly Possible

In 1997, the LA METRO Board decided to eliminate their own police force in favor of contracting law enforcement services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Los Angeles Police Department.

November 26, 2023

L.A. Metro·LASD·News·Politics

Sheriff Luna’s Second Captain Assignments in Motion to Appease Board and COC Deputy Gang Recommendations, Wasting Millions of Taxpayer Dollars

A second Captain position has been implemented as part of a new command structure at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and is part of Sheriff Luna’s strategy to combat deputy gangs

November 23, 2023

LASD·News·Politics

The Vultures Are Circling – New “Just A Deputy” Letter Surfaces Amid Department Suicides and Crushing Morale Among Rank and File

This week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was shaken to its core with the tragic loss of four LASD past and present personnel in a 24-hour period. An unprecedented event in

November 10, 2023

LASD·News·Politics

The Need for Fresh Leadership in the Evolving Landscape of Law Enforcement

By “LASD John Doe” *This is OP ED was submitted by a member of the LASD sworn personnel with over 15 years of service. Throughout my career in law enforcement, I have

October 25, 2023

LASD·News·Politics

Rules for Thee but not for Me – Sheriff Luna Puts Optics Above Policy, Procedure and Tradition, Changing the Narrative to Fit his Reality

As a result of recent reporting on The Current Report and Undercover LA, sources at the Long Beach Police Department have come forward exposing many critical issues during Sheriff Luna’s tenure as

October 24, 2023

LASD·Law Enforcement·News·Politics

DA Gascon Announces his 2024 Re-Election Campaign Focused on “Holding Law Enforcement Accountable” – and Sheriff Luna is Going to Help Him

In December 2020, shortly after winning the election, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon issued nine pro-criminal directives. Among the most controversial were the elimination of cash bail and sentence enhancements and

October 16, 2023

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