Access denied: L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations
Los Angeles TimesFriday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00:00 AM
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A tense standoff is brewing between the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department and civilian oversight officials, who accuse the department of stonewalling investigations into deputy-involved shootings. Despite California laws granting these watchdogs full access to probe such incidents, the sheriff’s office appears to be putting up roadblocks—raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.
Editor’s Note: When oversight groups can’t do their jobs, it erodes public trust in law enforcement. These clashes aren’t just bureaucratic squabbles—they directly impact whether deadly force cases get fair, independent scrutiny. For communities already skeptical of police, this looks like another reason to doubt the system.
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