JUST IN: California AG launches civil rights investigation of Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
California AG lunches civil rights investigation into Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.In a rare move, the California Attorney General opened an investigation into the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office overrelated to jail conditions and resistance to lawful oversight, state officials said Wednesday.
"Public safety is built on trust," said Attorney General Bonta said at a virtual news confe. "It is clear that there is a lack of trust in Santa Clara County as a result of deeply concerning allegations around countyThese concerns have been repeatedly voiced by elected leaders, editorial boards, community members, and more."
The sheriff's office has come under fire for its treatment of inmates, lack of transparency, and possible corruption, with calls from San Jose Mayor Sam Licarrdo forScathing report outlines failures within Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeAmong them, the jail beating death of inmate Michael Tyree. The permanent injuries suffered by Andy Hogan while being transported in the back of a sheriff’s vehicle.
The embattled sheriff has also faced criticism from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors with them unanimously passing a vote of"There is a parade of horribles that has been marching, marching, marching. And we have to call it out and say, put an end to this," said District 5 representative Supervisor Joe Simitian after the vote was passed.accused of Smith of "willful and corrupt misconduct.
Smith could be removed from office depending on what comes of the jurors accusations in the report, which cited evidence of corruption and jail mismanagement, among other missteps. If systemic misconduct is found, Bonta said the sheriff’s office could be compelled to institute changes and reforms under the oversight of an independent monitor and subject to court enforcement.
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