UPDATE, February 21, 2025: The Office of the Los Angeles County Counsel sent a letter to the California Second District Court of Appeal opining that the Civilian Oversight Commission could not file an amicus brief. The Los Angeles County charter limits the oversight body only in being party to litigation.

Diana Teran worked for years to root out misconduct in the LA Sheriff’s Department, but now she faces charges from the state AG related to that work. Critics worry it could chill local efforts to ‘police the police.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has unveiled new technology that aims to prevent foreign objects, substances or illegal contraband from entering county jails.