On Friday, July 10, 2015, ten jail personnel with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were relieved of duty and a number of others were reassigned to other duties pending further investigation. The personnel relieved of duty include two lieutenants, one sergeant, one senior deputy, four deputies and two custody assistants.
“I expect every member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to perform at the highest standards of professionalism. Immediately upon learning of troubling allegations of possible neglect of an inmate at the Inmate Reception Center, my Department’s executives relieved 10 jail employees of duty, including supervisors. The investigation into this incident is ongoing and will be thorough. It will not only focus on employee actions, but also on corrective policies and procedures,” said Sheriff Jim McDonnell.
The alleged incident began when the involved inmate was booked in at the Inmate Reception Center on June 19, 2015. Allegations included the inmate not being provided food and being handcuffed for a lengthy period of time following a force incident during which the inmate reportedly assaulted a female deputy. The inmate ate upon entry to the jail, but was allegedly restrained for approximately 32 hours; during that time he received medical attention and a cup of water.
On June 27, 2015, the inmate filed a complaint and an investigation began. The complaint was brought to the attention of Sheriff McDonnell on Thursday, July 9th and a decision regarding personnel actions was made within 24 hours.
The Sheriff’s Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau and Internal Affairs Bureau have been asked to investigate the entire matter. The Office of Inspector General and Federal Bureau of Investigation were also notified.
Notification was sent yesterday to all custody personnel assigned to IRC reminding them of protocols regarding restraint, checks and feeding of inmates and additional training has been ordered. Further corrective action is pending.
“I am deeply committed to providing the highest levels of constitutional care to those in our charge and will quickly address and remedy any conduct, policies or practices that do not meet this expectation and high standard,” added Sheriff Jim McDonnell.
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9 Comments
Was this another illegal attacking a deputy?
Sad day when cops can’t even do there job. It’s out of control.
Our veterans go without eating all the time.
They serve you their special moldy bread with raisins too
My husband was “wanded ” while driving to work…parking tickets…he spent 2 weeks in central…when I finally saw him in court. ..handcuffed in court. ..his skin was grey…on two occasions he had spent 2 weeks in cardiovascular intensive care…I had seen him that color before…I asked the deputy to please front cuff him due to his past cardiac episodes. ..he came back smirking @ me…my husband did not have cardiac issues he informed me…acting like I was a liar…my husband was the king …no …the emporer…of denial. ..he was the liar…not me…I did not at all appreciate the attitude of that deputy…he didn’t want to even consider another side to the story..I think some remedial courses in human compassion might serve society far better…as a dept you seem to have an elitist attitude towards the people you are sworn to protect and serve…
Also 2 phone calls would have established my truth…1 to long Beach memorial cardiac intensive care…and 1 call to st Joe’s cardiac intensive care…
Kitti, I am sorry to hear about the experience of you and your husband. Was he ok afterwards?
There are many good Sheriff’s and many good LAPD. Unfortunately there are also many bad ones.
More oath breakers its a federal crime when a deputy violates your constitutional rights!!