June 5, 2019 Santa Clara County Corrections Capt. Amy Le Put on Paid Leave By The Fly The veteran law enforcement officials was accused of wrongdoing, stripped of her badge and escorted off the job Friday. Read More 10
September 19, 2018 Texting Scandal Costs Sheriff Challenger John Hirokawa SCC Dem Club’s Endorsement By The Fly The texting scandal cost sheriff challenger John Hirokawa an endorsement from the Santa Clara County Democratic Club. Read More 8
June 21, 2018 Twice-Demoted South Bay Deputy Ousted From Statewide Law Enforcement Organization By Jennifer Wadsworth California’s biggest public safety organization, PORAC, parted ways with twice-demoted deputy and DSA union boss Don Morrissey. Read More 24
June 20, 2018 Demotion Over Hateful Texts Moves to Center Stage in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Race By Jennifer Wadsworth A powerful union leader violated agency policies by failing to report hate speech—and the former undersheriff leapt to his defense. Read More 30
March 29, 2016 Jails Panel Slams Sheriff Smith, Calls for New Leadership By Jennifer Wadsworth A reform commission created after the fatal beating of a mentally ill inmate wants to wrest control of the jails from Sheriff Laurie Smith. Read More 12