LA County supervisors approve proposal enabling removal of sheriff

The LA County Board of Supervisors, which has repeatedly clashed with Sheriff Alex Villanueva on a variety of topics, directed its attorneys to draft a proposed ballot measure that would give the panel power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.

LASD tweets lawsuits 'decreased significantly' day after excessive use of force accusation

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department claims lawsuits and excessive use of force incidents have "decreased significantly" a day after video released apparently shows 6 LASD deputies using excessive force on an inmate.

VIDEO: 6 LASD deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime

Six LASD deputies are accused of using excessive force on inmate Jesus Soto Jara, whose attorney says he was complying with deputies after he was arrested for a non-violent crime last week. Video of the incident was released on Monday.

6 LA County deputies accused of using excessive force on inmate arrested for non-violent crime
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Six deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department were caught on camera using excessive force on an inmate, who was arrested for a non-violent crime, an attorney representing the inmate alleged Monday.

LA County seeks order directing sheriff to cooperate in gang probe

County lawyers filed a legal action demanding that the current sheriff cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General's investigation into alleged internal LASD gangs.

Sheriff Villanueva fires back after LA County leaders eye power to remove him

One day after the LA County Board of Supervisors made public a proposal that could give them the power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's re-election campaign fired back.

LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove sheriff

LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.

LA County leaders considering seeking power to remove Sheriff
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LA County leaders will consider a proposal that would ask voters in November to give the Board of Supervisor power to remove an elected sheriff from office for cause.

Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds

The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.

Defund LA County Sheriff? What's next for West Hollywood after voting to cut deputy funds
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The City of West Hollywood narrowly voted to cut funds for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Instead, West Hollywood leaders are planning to set aside that money for other safety programs.

Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations

The Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement officers can’t be sued when they violate the rights of criminal suspects by failing to provide the familiar Miranda warning before questioning them.

What to know ahead of Nov. 2022 runoff for LA County Sheriff
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It's now down to two candidates as incumbent Alex Villanueva and retired Long Beach police chief Robert Luna both advanced to the Nov. 2022 runoff in the battle for LA County Sheriff.