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NEW Just a Deputy Letter Slams Sheriff Luna’s Hollow “Leadership Philosophy”

The anonymous movement within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) known as “Just A Deputy” has once again spoken out, this time with one of the most searing critiques yet of Sheriff

August 21, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

ALADS vs. the First Amendment: Union Targets Investigative Journalist with Cease-and-Desist Over “Just A Deputy” Whistleblower Letter

In a stunning attempt to silence whistleblower allegations and intimidate the press, the Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) has issued a blistering legal threat against The Current Report, and myself,

August 5, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

Smoke and Mirrors: Sheriff Luna, Supervisor Barger Sell Fantasy to Voters at “State of the County” While LASD Bleeds Staff

For months, Sheriff Robert Luna and Supervisor Kathryn Barger have stood in lockstep, peddling the same tired script: that “public safety is their top priority”. With choreographed press conferences and hollow soundbites,

July 8, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

Sheriff Luna and 20 Unnamed LASD Execs Served with Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Tied to Deputy Gang Tattoos

Well, well, well. Karma has finally come a knocking. After spoon-feeding the feds a felony civil rights case that led to the federal indictment of Deputy Trevor Kirk, Sheriff Robert Luna now

June 1, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

Promoted or Protected? Commander Jennifer Seetoo’s Rise Through the Ranks Reeks of Politics, Not Merit

In a department drowning in scandal, buried misconduct, and zero public confidence, Sheriff Robert Luna just slid Malibu/Lost Hills Captain Jennifer Seetoo into a shiny new Commander title – and did it

May 6, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

Voters Beware: Malibu’s Failed Politicians Rally Behind Sheriff Luna—And Expose Their Own Track Record of Incompetence

On May 10, the same politicians who fumbled Malibu into chaos – Mayor Doug Stewart, Mikke Pierson, Karen Farrer, Paul Grisanti, and Lou La Monte—will gather at a private estate to raise

April 27, 2025

LASD·News·Politics

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

LASD·News·Politics

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

LASD·News·Politics

Investigation into a Deputy-Involved Shooting Leads to Another Colossal Failure by Sheriff Luna

On Thursday, July 18th, civil attorney Bradley Gage held a press conference in his office in the San Fernando Valley. His stated purpose of the presser was to provide an update on

July 20, 2024

LASD·News

LASD: The Insidious Nature of Administrative Betrayal

“Each betrayal begins with trust.” – Martin Luther The concept of administrative betrayal, or “moral injury” is not a new one. Frankly, I would prefer to use the term administrative cowardness to

March 5, 2024

LASD·News·Politics