New Town, New Badge, Old Secrets
A national database is needed to track police officers’ records of misconduct, which would help prevent “wandering officers” from being rehired in other jurisdictions and help protect the public.
Solano County Sheriff’s Complaint Process Raises Accountability Concerns after Website Removal
The Solano County Sheriff’s Department has been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability after removing a previously criticized online complaint process for reporting officer misconduct, raising concerns about the public’s ability to report misconduct and the potential for federal intervention.