LOS ANGELES — Police Chief Jim McDonnell is defending his agency’s handling of the recent immigration-enforcement protests, which sparked some allegations of excessive force and […]
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: LAPD reform ball is now in McDonnell’s court
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Early on in Jim McDonnell’s stint as Los Angeles County sheriff, we had a private meeting. The issue was […]
New sheriff promises ‘accountability, collaboration’
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — After the formality of a weekend swearing-in ceremony, Robert Luna officially assumed his duties as the 34th sheriff of […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: New sheriff faces true litmus test
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “I want to make it clear, if I’m elected sheriff there will be absolutely no tolerance for deputy gangs.” […]
Luna defeats Villanueva in race for county sheriff
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A defiant Sheriff Alex Villanueva conceded defeat Nov. 15 in his re-election bid, but in doing so, he again […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time for feds to break up deputy gangs
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Writer When repeatedly asked about the existence of gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Sheriff Alex Villanueva has […]