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Los Angeles Sheriffs Race Heats Up At First Debate

A total of seven men are vying for the job formerly held by now-retired LASD Sheriff Lee Baca, and each is making a strong case as to why they're the best one to lead the department.

The first debate took place last week, and the six attending candidates had strong opinions as to who was responsible for department mismanagement and who would best help the LASD recover from a recent flurry of scandals.

The resonant tone for the night seemed to be one of reform-  why it's needed and why each one felt they were the most qualified man for the …

By |March 16th, 2014|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Los Angeles Sheriffs Race Heats Up At First Debate
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OC Undersheriff To Lead Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

When LASD Sheriff Lee Baca announced his retirement, John Scott wasn't on his short-list of interim replacements.  Baca was hopeful Assistant Sheriff Terri McDonald would get the job.

But once the LA County Board of Supervisors learned she lacked the proper credentials, they set their sights on someone else.

That search, according a source within that office, led them south of the county line, right to the doorstep of Orange County Undersheriff John Scott.

Scott is no stranger to the LASD.   In fact, he served as the department’s chief of custody operations for a number of years before making the move to …

By |January 30th, 2014|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on OC Undersheriff To Lead Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department
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Long Beach Police Chief To Run For LASD Sheriff

Ever since LASD Sheriff Lee Baca announced he would not be seeking reelection, would-be candidates have been crawling out of the woodwork.

Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell has announced he too will be running for the seat, citing a long list of "heavyweight" endorsements.   Not only is the current district attorney backing him, he said, but former district attorneys are have also given their support.

McDonnell is not new to Los Angeles law enforcement circles.  He once worked as second in command to former LAPD Chief William Bratton before taking the chief position at the Long Beach Police Department.

Those who …

By |January 14th, 2014|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Long Beach Police Chief To Run For LASD Sheriff
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Holiday Food Baskets Passed Out By LASD Sheriff Lee Baca

In 2013, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department partnered with Viking Charities to help families in need.

On Dec. 22,  Sheriff Lee Baca and other members of the LASD traveled to the Santa Monica Airport to pass out food baskets.  The goal was simple-  to provide holiday meal items to those who would otherwise have gone without.

The baskets reportedly included turkey and other traditional holiday items and Viking Charities said more than 1,500 recipient families were honored.   The foundation has partnered with the sheriff's department for more than 30 years, they said, and both feel it's a great way to do …

By |December 25th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Holiday Food Baskets Passed Out By LASD Sheriff Lee Baca
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LASD Deputies Found Liable In Jail Beating

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has once again found itself in hot water.

Last week, a seven person jury found several LASD deputies liable for using excessive force. The case was filed in response to a 2008 incident that took place at the downtown Men's Central Jail.

At the time the incident took place, the accused are said to have called inmates out of their cells in order to have them searched for weapons and other contraband.  For unknown reasons, 21 detainees refused.

From there, the LASD deputies Tazed and beat them until they lost consciousness.   A total of nineteen men sustained …

By |November 11th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LASD Deputies Found Liable In Jail Beating
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LASD Sheriff Held Fiscally Liable For Inmate Abuse

LASD Sheriff Lee Baca has been found to be personally liable for instances of inmate abuse that took place at the LA County Jail.

This, according to sources close to the case, means Baca may need to shell out upward of $100,000 of his own monies in order to settle the case.   The LASD is reportedly appalled by the decision and have said they intend to appeal the ruling.

The Department further notes this is the first time a Sheriff has been held personally liable in this type of case.

The case originated in late 2010 after a Men's Central Jail inmate …

By |October 19th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LASD Sheriff Held Fiscally Liable For Inmate Abuse
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Elected Officals Address Mental Health Care In LA County Jails

Elected officials are said to be participating hearings that will help improve access to mental heath care within the LA County jails.  LASD Sheriff Lee Baca was supposed to participate last Friday.

 

It is said that he is working closely with a Senate committee in hopes of reducing very high recidivism rates.  It is believed that as many as 33,000 of the state's inmate population suffers from some form of mental illness.

Baca said the LASD is committed to improving access to mental health services within the LA County jails.

He said that many of these detainees come in with a set …

By |June 12th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds, News|Comments Off on Elected Officals Address Mental Health Care In LA County Jails
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LASD Deputies Allege Undocumented Inmate Abuse

Members of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department who were once part of a jail gang intelligence unit have filed a lawsuit against the LASD.  The suit alleges that after they filed findings that "named names", and outed sworn personnel that were involved in illegal activity, they were harassed.   Their attorneys feel these deputies were maliciously prosecuted for doing their job.

Both LA County Sheriff Lee Baca and former Undersheriff Paul Tanka were among the suit's listed defendants.  Plaintiffs Michael Rathbun and James Sexton have further alleged the LASD hid a jail informant in order to prevent him from working with …

By |April 29th, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on LASD Deputies Allege Undocumented Inmate Abuse
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Supervisors Consider $22M To Help LASD Could Restore Patrols

The LA County Board of Supervisors is considering allocating $22 million to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. If the measure passes, Sheriff Lee Baca will use those funds to restore patrols to certain unincorporated areas.

Places within the county that do not have their own police departments receive law enforcement services from the LASD.  At the current time those residents reportedly have a 17 percent longer wait for in terms of having a deputy respond to the 9-1-1 calls.  Although that 17 percent increase translates into about 60 seconds, some point out that extra minute could mean the difference between …

By |March 22nd, 2013|Los Angeles Bail Bonds|Comments Off on Supervisors Consider $22M To Help LASD Could Restore Patrols
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