Sheriff Christina Corpus concealed crucial information from Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox to facilitate the arrest of Deputy Carlos Tapia during fraught labor negotiations. Corpus violated policies by bypassing the District Attorney's Office for investigations into deputies. The conflict escalated in March 2024 following accusations against deputies regarding overtime billing. Tapia, whose attendance was questioned, had been allocated time for union work. After directives for an investigation were issued, Tapia's supervisor disputed claims of absenteeism, affirming his professionalism.
Sheriff Christina Corpus concealed key information from her assistant sheriff so he would arrest the head of the deputy's union amid labor negotiations and an investigation into her office.
Corpus violated a policy that stated the District Attorney’s Office should investigate sheriff's deputies, failing to give Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox the full context regarding Deputy Carlos Tapia.
Finance Director Stacey Stevenson initiated tracking of deputy's timecards starting in March 2024, following accusations of excessive billing of overtime from Sheriff Corpus.
Tapia’s boss, Lt. Brandon Hensel, contested Sheriff Corpus’s account, affirming that Tapia was a 'trustworthy and professional' employee, countering claims of his regularly poor attendance.
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