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Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission Meets To Discuss Handling Of Protests, Shootings
A screenshot of Sheriff Alex Villanueva at a press conference on COVID-19 Monday, March 16, 2020. (L.A. County Sheriff's Department)
The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is meeting now to discuss how the department has handled public protests, and resolutions condemning violence and supporting an independent investigation into fatal deputy shootings.
The commission will also discuss a report on the Sheriff's Department's efforts to contain COVID-19 in the jails.
Our public safety reporter Frank Stoltze is covering the meeting.
Testimony this morning at @LACountyCOC that the commission should pass resolutions condemning when #LASD deputies shoot people - including #DijonKizzee - not just when deputies are shot. @KPCC @LAist
— Frank Stoltze (@StoltzeFrankly) September 17, 2020
If you would like to participate or listen to the meeting, visit https://bit.ly/34ewI9I to register and join via computer or smart phone. When prompted, enter the event password: COC123. To listen only, call (415) 655-0001 and enter the access code: 145 317 0941.
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