According to Deputy Sheriff Furney Canteen, the operation led by Sheriff Anthony Miranda resulted in significant health issues due to the hazardous conditions of handling seized cannabis. The whistleblower noted in legal documents that workers complained of illnesses after coming into contact with marijuana, contaminated with E. coli, salmonella, and lead, highlighting that those in charge were oblivious to the dangerous environment their deputies were forced to endure while confiscating illegal substances.
Canteen further stated that the deputies were never provided with training or protocols on how to properly manage the seized cannabis, emphasizing the lack of safety measures in place during the aggressive enforcement of illegal cannabis shops. The hazardous materials they had to deal with often leaked into their vehicles, creating unhealthy conditions. This recklessness painted a troubling picture of negligence by the sheriff’s department under Miranda.
The whistleblower also highlighted the challenges he faced under Miranda's leadership, asserting that the sheriff’s appointment created an unwelcoming environment for non-Latino employees. Canteen expressed that discrimination played a role in Miranda’s treatment toward him and claimed this was a significant factor in how he was forced to navigate his career post-Miranda's assumption of the role. He emphasized that the operations were unconstitutional and suggested that the focus should be on protecting employee health rather than aggressive enforcement.
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