L.A. County sergeant demoted for 'gossip' after blowing whistle at Sheriff's Department
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from Los Angeles Times4 months ago
Rosa Gonzalez's demotion from sergeant to deputy, following her whistleblower claims against the L.A. Sheriff's Department, raises concerns about retaliation and departmental oversight.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-sergeant-demoted-for-gossip
'My actions in 2021 were made in good faith. The investigation against me was a complete fraud based on reporting LASD management of illegal employment practices and corruption,' Gonzalez asserted.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-sergeant-demoted-for-gossip
The Sheriff's Department has stated that it investigates all allegations of misconduct and claims have policies in place to protect from discrimination and retaliation.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-sergeant-demoted-for-gossip
Gonzalez's case highlights the complexities of police internal investigations and the potential ramifications faced by whistleblowers within law enforcement.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-09-14/los-angeles-sheriffs-department-sergeant-demoted-for-gossip
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