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Whether it’s the county Deputy Sheriff’s union or police unions in big cities like Santa Ana or Anaheim, spending on local elections is soaring, testing the balance between freedom of expression and accountability. 

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Whether it’s the county Deputy Sheriff’s union or police unions in big cities like Santa Ana or Anaheim, spending on local elections is soaring, testing the balance between freedom of expression and accountability. 

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]]> 3183908 Did An Orange County Sheriff Illegally Eavesdrop on a Prisoner He Was Investigating? https://voiceofoc.org/2023/04/did-an-orange-county-sheriff-illegally-eavesdrop-on-a-prisoner-he-was-investigating/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:58:00 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=3170829

New court filings allege that a sheriffs investigator listened to multiple attorney-client privileged conversations even after being warned not to in the same conversations.

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New court filings allege that a sheriffs investigator listened to multiple attorney-client privileged conversations even after being warned not to in the same conversations.

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]]> 3170829 Calls Intensify for DA to Reopen Probe into Buena Park Police Shooting of 19-Year-Old David Sullivan https://voiceofoc.org/2020/10/calls-intensify-for-da-to-reopen-probe-into-buena-park-police-shooting-of-19-year-old-david-sullivan/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 01:00:19 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2671270

Dozens show up at OC Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to raise attention about the controversial shooting of a 19-year-old in Fullerton last year. 

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Dozens show up at OC Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to raise attention about the controversial shooting of a 19-year-old in Fullerton last year. 

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]]> 2671270 Police Contracts and Spending Coming Under Much More Scrutiny in Orange County https://voiceofoc.org/2020/07/police-contracts-and-spending-coming-under-much-more-scrutiny-in-orange-county/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 13:59:44 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2398903

After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.

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After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.

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]]> 2398903 OC Sheriff Barnes Clarifies Mask Enforcement Approach With Gov. Newsom https://voiceofoc.org/2020/07/oc-sheriff-barnes-clarifies-mask-enforcement-approach-with-gov-newsom/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 01:56:22 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2355867

In a letter to Gov. Newsom, OC Sheriff Don Barnes said he might punish people for “egregious violations” of the statewide mask order.

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In a letter to Gov. Newsom, OC Sheriff Don Barnes said he might punish people for “egregious violations” of the statewide mask order.

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]]> 2355867 OC Sheriff Draws Heat Over Raised Thin Blue Line Flag, Protests Continue Over George Floyd’s Death https://voiceofoc.org/2020/05/oc-sheriff-draws-heat-over-thin-blue-line-flag-raised-while-protests-continue-over-george-floyds-death/ Sat, 30 May 2020 02:39:17 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2196940

Sheriff officials say the flag was raised for an annual commemoration of law enforcement. Critics say the flag was tone-deaf amid nationwide protests.

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Sheriff officials say the flag was raised for an annual commemoration of law enforcement. Critics say the flag was tone-deaf amid nationwide protests.

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]]> 2196940 San Clemente Removes Beach Fencing After Pressure From The Sheriff’s Department https://voiceofoc.org/2020/05/san-clemente-removes-beach-fencing-after-pressure-from-the-sheriffs-department/ Thu, 28 May 2020 18:10:23 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2191544

In a letter sent last Thursday, Sheriff Don Barnes threatened to cancel the city’s contract with the department, stating their interests were no longer “mutually aligned.”

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In a letter sent last Thursday, Sheriff Don Barnes threatened to cancel the city’s contract with the department, stating their interests were no longer “mutually aligned.”

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]]> 2191544 Orange County Sheriff Threatens To Pull Patrols Out Of San Clemente https://voiceofoc.org/2020/05/orange-county-sheriff-threatens-to-pull-patrols-out-of-san-clemente/ Sat, 23 May 2020 19:00:26 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2171969

In a letter sent Friday, Sheriff Don Barnes pointed to the council’s inability to take action on fence blocking access that led to eight arrests at a protest last Thursday.

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In a letter sent Friday, Sheriff Don Barnes pointed to the council’s inability to take action on fence blocking access that led to eight arrests at a protest last Thursday.

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]]> 2171969 San Clemente Beach Protests Trigger Arrests https://voiceofoc.org/2020/05/san-clemente-beach-protests-trigger-arrests/ Thu, 21 May 2020 18:27:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=2165132

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has said protestors who trespass or vandalize the fences will be arrested.

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Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes has said protestors who trespass or vandalize the fences will be arrested.

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]]> 2165132 OC Police Chiefs Seek Common Ground on New Transparency Law https://voiceofoc.org/2019/01/oc-police-chiefs-seek-common-ground-on-new-transparency-law/ https://voiceofoc.org/2019/01/oc-police-chiefs-seek-common-ground-on-new-transparency-law/#respond Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:33:30 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=783667

At the request of District Attorney Todd Spitzer, police chiefs and the Sheriff are working on a policy for all departments to uniformly handle the new state law that creates transparency in law enforcement discipline records, but is opposed by many police unions.

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At the request of District Attorney Todd Spitzer, police chiefs and the Sheriff are working on a policy for all departments to uniformly handle the new state law that creates transparency in law enforcement discipline records, but is opposed by many police unions.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2019/01/oc-police-chiefs-seek-common-ground-on-new-transparency-law/feed/ 0 783667 Donald Barnes to Succeed Sandra Hutchens As Orange County Sheriff https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/donald-barnes-to-succeed-sandra-hutchens-as-orange-county-sheriff/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/donald-barnes-to-succeed-sandra-hutchens-as-orange-county-sheriff/#respond Thu, 08 Nov 2018 01:59:15 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=712026

Barnes, who has so far received 57 percent of votes to 43 percent for his opponent, Duke Nguyen, declared victory Wednesday afternoon. The Registrar of Voters still has 418,600 votes to count.

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Barnes, who has so far received 57 percent of votes to 43 percent for his opponent, Duke Nguyen, declared victory Wednesday afternoon. The Registrar of Voters still has 418,600 votes to count.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/donald-barnes-to-succeed-sandra-hutchens-as-orange-county-sheriff/feed/ 0 712026 A New Sheriff for Orange County [Latest Election Night Count] https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/election-night-sheriff-count/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/election-night-sheriff-count/#respond Wed, 07 Nov 2018 04:23:27 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=710768

The election comes after years of controversy and scandal for the retiring Sheriff, Sandra Hutchens.

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The election comes after years of controversy and scandal for the retiring Sheriff, Sandra Hutchens.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/election-night-sheriff-count/feed/ 0 710768 OC Sheriff Election A Referendum on Embattled Department https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/oc-sheriff-election-a-referendum-on-embattled-department/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/oc-sheriff-election-a-referendum-on-embattled-department/#respond Fri, 02 Nov 2018 14:15:56 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=705398

Republican Undersheriff Donald Barnes and Los Angeles District Attorney Investigator Duke Nguyen, a Democrat, are vying to replace retiring Sheriff Sandra Hutchens on Nov. 6, in a contest that will test whether years of scandal and controversies have affected how voters view the embattled department.

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Republican Undersheriff Donald Barnes and Los Angeles District Attorney Investigator Duke Nguyen, a Democrat, are vying to replace retiring Sheriff Sandra Hutchens on Nov. 6, in a contest that will test whether years of scandal and controversies have affected how voters view the embattled department.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/11/oc-sheriff-election-a-referendum-on-embattled-department/feed/ 0 705398 Wright: Don Barnes, the Right Choice for Sheriff https://voiceofoc.org/2018/10/wright-don-barnes-the-right-choice-for-sheriff/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/10/wright-don-barnes-the-right-choice-for-sheriff/#respond Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:08:06 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=703418

Larry Wright, with a 40 year background as a military officer and corporate security manager makes a case as to why Don Barnes should be the next Sheriff of Orange County,

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Larry Wright, with a 40 year background as a military officer and corporate security manager makes a case as to why Don Barnes should be the next Sheriff of Orange County,

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/10/wright-don-barnes-the-right-choice-for-sheriff/feed/ 0 703418 Three Law Enforcement Veterans Compete for Orange County Sheriff https://voiceofoc.org/2018/05/three-law-enforcement-veterans-compete-for-orange-county-sheriff/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/05/three-law-enforcement-veterans-compete-for-orange-county-sheriff/#respond Wed, 23 May 2018 12:18:03 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=557447

Undersheriff Don Barnes, Aliso Viejo Mayor Dave Harrington and Los Angeles District Attorney detective Duke Nguyen are all vying for the Sheriff's seat on June 5.

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Undersheriff Don Barnes, Aliso Viejo Mayor Dave Harrington and Los Angeles District Attorney detective Duke Nguyen are all vying for the Sheriff's seat on June 5.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/05/three-law-enforcement-veterans-compete-for-orange-county-sheriff/feed/ 0 557447 ACLU Sues DA and Sheriff Over Jailhouse Snitch Scandal https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/aclu-sues-da-and-sheriff-over-jailhouse-snitch-scandal/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/aclu-sues-da-and-sheriff-over-jailhouse-snitch-scandal/#respond Thu, 05 Apr 2018 13:43:20 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=516416

The lawsuit claims the District Attorney and Sheriff continue to use informants illegally as part of a long-standing snitch program, despite official claims that the illegal use of informants is the work of a few rogue deputies.

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The lawsuit claims the District Attorney and Sheriff continue to use informants illegally as part of a long-standing snitch program, despite official claims that the illegal use of informants is the work of a few rogue deputies.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/04/aclu-sues-da-and-sheriff-over-jailhouse-snitch-scandal/feed/ 0 516416 Candidates File to Run For DA, Sheriff & County Supervisor https://voiceofoc.org/2018/03/candidates-file-to-run-for-da-sheriff-county-supervisor/ https://voiceofoc.org/2018/03/candidates-file-to-run-for-da-sheriff-county-supervisor/#respond Mon, 12 Mar 2018 14:04:02 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=496904

Orange County’s top law enforcement jobs could be hotly contested races this year as four candidates, including District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, are running for DA and three contenders want to replace Sandra Hutchens as Sheriff.

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Orange County’s top law enforcement jobs could be hotly contested races this year as four candidates, including District Attorney Tony Rackauckas, are running for DA and three contenders want to replace Sandra Hutchens as Sheriff.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2018/03/candidates-file-to-run-for-da-sheriff-county-supervisor/feed/ 0 496904 Former Santa Ana Police Chief Paul Walters Appointed DA’s Investigations Chief https://voiceofoc.org/2017/10/former-santa-ana-police-chief-paul-walters-appointed-das-investigations-chief/ https://voiceofoc.org/2017/10/former-santa-ana-police-chief-paul-walters-appointed-das-investigations-chief/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:48:48 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=422622

Former Santa Ana Police Chief and City Manager Paul M. Walters is the new chief of the Investigations Bureau for the Orange County District Attorney, six months after his predecessor departed with claims he was fired for whistle-blowing.

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Former Santa Ana Police Chief and City Manager Paul M. Walters is the new chief of the Investigations Bureau for the Orange County District Attorney, six months after his predecessor departed with claims he was fired for whistle-blowing.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2017/10/former-santa-ana-police-chief-paul-walters-appointed-das-investigations-chief/feed/ 0 422622 Santana: Orange County Faces a Public Safety Leadership Crisis https://voiceofoc.org/2017/09/santana-orange-county-faces-a-public-safety-leadership-crisis/ https://voiceofoc.org/2017/09/santana-orange-county-faces-a-public-safety-leadership-crisis/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:07:48 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=400490

Orange County’s Sheriff Sandra Hutchens’ credibility has been destroyed by Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals. Meanwhile, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas stands accused of political corruption by his own senior investigators. Regional fire service also is in full crisis mode after executives at the Orange County Fire Authority apparently ousted Fire Chief Jeff Bowman against the will of rank and file firefighters.

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Orange County’s Sheriff Sandra Hutchens’ credibility has been destroyed by Superior Court Judge Thomas Goethals. Meanwhile, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas stands accused of political corruption by his own senior investigators. Regional fire service also is in full crisis mode after executives at the Orange County Fire Authority apparently ousted Fire Chief Jeff Bowman against the will of rank and file firefighters.

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]]> https://voiceofoc.org/2017/09/santana-orange-county-faces-a-public-safety-leadership-crisis/feed/ 0 400490 Investigating OC Law Enforcement: Orange County’s DA and Sheriff Are Under Rare Scrutiny https://voiceofoc.org/2017/06/investigating-oc-law-enforcement-orange-countys-da-and-sheriff-are-under-rare-scrutiny/ https://voiceofoc.org/2017/06/investigating-oc-law-enforcement-orange-countys-da-and-sheriff-are-under-rare-scrutiny/#respond Mon, 12 Jun 2017 13:15:39 +0000 https://voiceofoc.org/?p=352731

The question now is, what, if anything, will result from the investigations.

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The question now is, what, if anything, will result from the investigations.

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