Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna has been on the job for nearly a year and he's faced several challenges during his short time in office. In the latest episode of Eyewitness Newsmakers, the sheriff discussed some of the top issues.
When it comes to fighting organized retail thefts, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a boost thanks to more than $15 million in funds from the state.
As for residents who do not report crime because they believe the information will not lead anywhere, Sheriff Luna encouraged every crime victim to call law enforcement. Meanwhile, a controversial new zero-cash bail will took effect Oct 1. During Eyewitness Newsmakers, Sheriff Luna discussed the options available to deputies when it comes to criminals and addressed potential actions for suspects who are repeatedly arrested.
Sheriff Luna did not discuss deputy gangs in depth, but called them "unacceptable." He's pushing for more training, and formed an office to work on policies moving forward.
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