The probe into Sheriff Laurie Smith’s management of South Bay jails adds to surge of scrutiny compelled by board of supervisors.
The state Department of Justice is opening a civil-rights investigation into the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and its management of South Bay jails, as well as other allegations of neglect and misconduct,The investigation comes after the Board of Supervisors, led by board members Joe Simitian and Otto Lee, spearheaded a referral last fallinto Sheriff Laurie Smith’s management of the county jails and corruption allegations related to her practices in issuing concealed-gun permits.
Bonta confirmed that the investigation will look into issues related to conditions in the county’s jails, as well as the sheriff’s alleged “resistance to lawful oversight and other misconduct.” These concerns, Bonta noted “have been repeatedly voiced by elected leaders, media publications, community members, community organizations and more.”
In a statement, Smith said she has “always welcomed any external review of the Sheriff’s Office and we will immediately open all records.”
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