In Alameda County, just across the bay from San Francisco, 45 sheriff’s deputies have had their guns taken away.
They’re now confined to desk duties. They cannot arrest anyone. They cannot even issue traffic citations.
The department’s admission comes after an internal audit found those 45 deputies had failed the psychological evaluation that was part of the hiring process. They all received a grade of “D. Not Suited.” Not suited to be a law enforcement officer.
The evaluation they failed is mandated by California state law for anyone who wants to be a peace officer.
“If you’re looking at criminal cases or arrests that are based on an officer’s credibility … then that’s a problem,” says Adante Pointer, an attorney in Oakland who specializes in police brutality cases. “That could lead to convictions being overturned, charges dismissed.”
The audit, according to the sheriff’s department, was triggered by a double homicide in early-September. The suspect? A sheriff’s deputy.
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