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The Sheriff is an elected official as established under the California State Constitution, serving in the capacity of the chief law enforcement officer of the County.
The Sheriff's Office oversees law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of the County, the operation of the County jail and provides security in the municipal court, among other duties.
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Possible $200 million project weighed by Sheriff’s Office, inmate advocates.
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Santa Cruz County will send out a request for proposals for an Office of the Inspector General that would have independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday. Assembly Bill 1185, a state law passed …
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County asks for community feedback before beginning the search for an independent investigator
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The $6 million will be used to expand mental health care, create diversion opportunities and more
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office has at its disposal several pieces of military-grade equipment to use during the myriad emergency incidents that occur throughout the year. This ranges from armored vehicles to pepper-ball launchers to drones. And …
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Mounting reports of misconduct continue at the Main Jail
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY—The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a plan to hire an independent auditor for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office who would investigate such issues as citizen complaints and use of force. The …
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Inspector general could review complaints, but some want advisory committee.
County supervisors, sheriff expected to collaborate in January.
