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Lee Baca

Audit Shows Sheriff’s Response Time Longer In Unincorporated Areas

An audit revealed that it takes Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies longer to respond to emergencies in unincorporated areas compared to contract cities.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/29

Homicides In LA County At A Historic Low

Sheriff Lee Baca Wednesday revealed that homicides were at a historic low in Los Angeles County despite an increase in overall crime.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

Sheriff’s Deputy Suspected In Murder Of Sylmar Man

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Wednesday for allegedly fatally shooting a Sylmar man in June.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/15

More Than 69 Arrested In LA County During Parolee Sweep

More than 69 parolees in Los Angeles County with known gang ties were arrested Wednesday during a parole sweep.

2012/07/25

LA Sheriff Faces Mounting Legal Challenges

Allegations and litigation continue to dog Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, who has acknowledged being out of touch about problems in his jails and failing to reform his massive department that oversees the largest county jail system in the nation.

2012/07/14

This photo of an unidentified woman was photographed wearing an apparent sheriff's badge while patronizing a nightclub with former Cudahy City Council member Osvaldo Conde. (courtesy US Attorney's Office)

Politicians Asked To Return LASD Badges After Cudahy Scandal

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has recalled an estimated 200 badges that were given to local politicians in the wake of the Cudahy corruption scandal.

2012/07/11

Report: Complaints Against LASD Took Average Of 3 Months For Processing

If you have an issue with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, be patient: you may not hear back from them for months.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/05/08

App To Offer Law Enforcement Real-Time Tracking Of Online Hate Speech

The fight against online hate speech will now be available on your smartphone.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2012/04/03

Violent Crime Drops 13.8 Percent In Los Angeles County

Violent crime dropped 13.8 percent in Los Angeles County last year, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/11

DOJ To Probe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for allegedly discriminating against minorities living in subsidized housing.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/19

Officials Probe LA County Sheriff’s Department Over Alleged Minority Housing Discrimination

The Department of Justice is investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over allegations that deputies discriminated against residents of subsidized housing.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/18

Sheriff’s Department Sued Over Immigrant Deportations

Immigrant rights advocates will serve the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department with a summons to get information about the department’s participation in immigration enforcement programs and data about deportations.

2011/06/30

Court Rules Ex-Inmate Can Sue LA County Sheriff

A federal appeals court has ruled that a former jail inmate can sue the Los Angeles County sheriff over claims that he was stabbed in a racially motivated attack that was encouraged by deputies.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/02/11

Report: Baca Orders Criminal Probe For Guess Designer Georges Marciano

A request from famed fashion designer Georges Marciano prompted a criminal probe personally ordered by Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, according to a published report.

2011/01/14