Show Notes
Eric Strong recently retired after 32 years in policing after working at the Compton Police Department, LA Sheriff's Department and the Department of Probation. He is running to the left of Sheriff Robert Luna on a progressive platform. If elected, he promises to investigate deputy gang members and create ICE-free zone across Los Angeles. Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube. Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to [email protected] Follow @lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.
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Retired Captain Mike Bornman served 36 years on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Mike worked a number of assignments ranging from the Firestone station to internal affairs, where he investigated misconduct claims that led to dozens of convictions. He says that when it comes to evaluating deputy gangs, the department must judge a person's entire history and not just tattoos.
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