A civilian oversight group will launch a formal investigation after reports that 41 LASD deputies allegedly belong to active gangs within the department.
The sheriff "remains committed to transparency and accountability," according to the statement, which notes that Villanueva implemented a policy banning "deputy cliques."
"To this date and our knowledge, we have not received any allegations of such," according to the agency. According to the Citizens Oversight Commission, its investigation will be carried out with a team of volunteer attorneys, and the panel "will use its full subpoena power" and gather testimony during regular monthly meetings. The probe will analyze "the continued existence and impact of deputy gangs and evaluate what is needed to eradicate them."
"The investigation will determine which stations deputy gangs currently operate out of, as well as the gangs' adverse effect on the community and the department itself," according to the commission. "The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the department's existing policies as well as the commission's proposed policy that explicitly prohibits deputy gangs."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Commission that oversees LASD announces investigation into alleged deputy gangsSheriff Alex Villanueva called the investigation a 'fishing expedition' and 'political theater.'
Read more »
Firearms sales by LAPD captain, LASD deputy referred to feds for possible chargesThe referrals are the latest twist in the sprawling LAPD investigation into the theft of firearms from a nonprofit gun store at the Los Angeles Police Academy.
Read more »
Shiba Inu's Profitability Jumps to 41%, Price Tests Key BarrierShiba Inu's profitability soars to 41%, SHIB price attempts key resistance ShibArmy
Read more »
41 Sex Toys to Show Your Clitoris Some LoveBecause sexual pleasure is self-care.
Read more »
Lentrail Hicks: LASD offering $20,000 for info on 2020 murderThe Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is offering a $20,000 reward to help find suspects they say are responsible for the 2020 stabbing death of Lentrail Hicks.
Read more »