Police across county need to live up to a new standard
An opinion piece makes the point that lasting peace in Marin County requires recognition of the equal value of all residents and the dismantling of practices that normalize discrimination and police violence.
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Amid jail deaths and lawsuits, groups urge Riverside County supervisors to rein in sheriff
Citing more than $77 million paid to settle lawsuits brought against the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, more than 25 advocacy and religious organizations launched a campaign Tuesday urging the county’s board of supervisors to do more to address the record number of deaths in jails.
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SMC Supervisors Strike a Balance on Sheriff Oversight
Following hours of expert, staff and public input on Sheriff’s Office oversight, San Mateo County supervisors backed a model that creates a civilian advisory body, reinstates a public safety and social justice subcommittee, and contracts an inspector general on an as-needed basis.
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San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is at odds with oversight plan
After initially backing some form of oversight, San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus says she opposes a model that features subpoena power, arguing the added bureaucracy will drive away deputies and make recruiting more challenging, ultimately hindering public safety.
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Who Polices the Police?
Monterey County Board of Supervisors hosts a listening session for Sheriff oversight.
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office now under oversight, but some worry it doesn’t go far enough
The new Office of Inspector General promises regular, independent reporting on the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, with the ability to probe, with subpoena power, officer-involved shootings, internal affairs investigations, citizen complaints and jail conditions. ACLU also seeks a supervisor-appointed citizens oversight board.
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