California attorney general investigating Riverside County sheriff over ‘disturbing’ allegations
The California attorney general has launched an investigation into whether Riverside County Sheriff's Department practices have violated civil rights, citing a sharp and "disturbing" rise in deaths in the county's jails, as well as allegations of excessive force and other misconduct. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that his investigators will probe whether Sheriff Chad Bianco's department has taken part in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional conduct in violation of state or federal law. "All Californians deserve fairness and respect from the institutions that serve them," Bonta said in a statement. "When some communities don’t see or feel they are being treated equitably by law enforcement, it contributes to distrust and hurts public safety. Unfortunately, it is clear that — amid concerning levels of in-custody deaths and allegations of misconduct — too many families and communities in Riverside County are hurting and looking for answers. "As part of my office’s ong
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### Response: The California attorney general has launched an investigation into whether Riverside County Sheriff's Department practices have violated civil rights, citing a sharp and "disturbing" rise in deaths in the county's jails, as well as allegations of excessive force and other misconduct. Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that his investigators will probe whether Sheriff Chad Bianco's department has taken part in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional conduct in violation of state or federal law. "All Californians deserve fairness and respect from the institutions that serve them," Bonta said in a statement. "When some communities don’t see or feel they are being treated equitably by law enforcement, it contributes to distrust and hurts public safety. Unfortunately, it is clear that — amid concerning levels of in-custody deaths and allegations of misconduct — too many families and communities in Riverside County are hurting and looking for answers. "As part of my office’s ong