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sheriff

[sher-if] / ˈʃɛr ɪf /
NOUN
law enforcement officer
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In a unanimous opinion issued Thursday, justices from the state’s first appellate district found that an oversight body in Sonoma County is legally authorized to subpoena the county sheriff’s office while probing whistleblower inquiries.

From Los Angeles Times

A high-ranking sheriff’s official has been relieved of duty in connection with the internal investigation, according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times

Separately, Bonta’s office filed its own action, with that issue of constitutional sheriffs front and center.

From Los Angeles Times

The state’s top attorney directed the sheriff to halt his investigation and has since filed a series of legal challenges asking for judicial intervention to ensure that Bianco does so.

From Los Angeles Times

A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy died after suffering a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race, the department announced early Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times