"Alden declined to comment on the content of the subpoenas because they are still under seal, but he said the release could undermine IOLERO's efforts to protect the investigation, the privacy of Sheriff's Office staff and the whistleblower, who has not been publicly identified. The subject of the whistleblower complaint is also not publicly known. However, in an attempt to quash the subpoenas, Deputy Sheriffs' Association attorney Murphy wrote to county counsel on May 10, 2024:"
"The IOLERO subpoenas that were inadvertently released this week seek records related to three current Sheriff's Office employees: Deputy Brandon Jones, Sgt. Kelly Burris and Lt. Anthony Diehm, as well as one former non-sworn employee, Misti Woods. A public court filing described these staff as being allegedly involved in events described by the whistleblower, and said their personnel records allegedly document those events."
"The subpoenas show that IOLERO asked for detailed records related to the three officers' most recent promotions and assignments, including Jones' assignment to the position of background investigator, Burris' assignment to the position of personnel sergeant and Diehm's promotion to lieutenant. The confidential documents also show that IOLERO subpoenaed the records of all hearings where Sheriff Engram acted as the Skelly officer, who hears"
Subpoenas from IOLERO were inadvertently released and remain under seal. The release could undermine efforts to protect the investigation, the privacy of Sheriff's Office staff and the whistleblower. The whistleblower and the subject of the complaint are not publicly identified. Deputy Sheriffs' Association attorney Murphy suggested the subject may be Sheriff Eddie Engram and argued IOLERO lacks jurisdiction if so. The subpoenas seek records for Deputy Brandon Jones, Sgt. Kelly Burris, Lt. Anthony Diehm and former employee Misti Woods, including personnel files, internal affairs investigations from 2019–2021 and detailed promotion and assignment records.
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