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Board of Supervisors to fulfill their September 2021 directive to review reports, solicit public input, and develop an implementation plan to address the issue of deputy gangs.

“We have faith that Sheriff Luna’s administration understands the damage that deputy gangs cause,” said Danielle Butler Vappie, Interim Executive Director for the Civilian Oversight Commission. “We look forward to partnering with the Sheriff’s Department, the Office of Inspector

General and the Board of Supervisors to implement these recommendations and eradicate deputy gangs from the ranks. These gangs put a stain on all the positive work that is being done by honorable deputies each day.”

This report was the product of an investigation into deputy gangs, led by Special Counsel Bert Diexler and a team of pro bono attorneys. To support the investigation, the Commission hosted a total of eight special n Deputy Gangs, see page 2