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California law enforcement agencies have hindered transparency efforts in use-of-force cases

By TYLER DEDRICK Howard Center for Investigative Journalism Despite laws intended to โ€œpierce the secrecyโ€ protecting California police officers, law enforcement agencies have thwarted those who seek information on cases of alleged misconduct โ€” in some instances battling requesters in court. And some basic personnel records โ€” including complaints and disciplinary action against officers โ€”

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17-year-old boy found dead a day after shooting investigation in North Shore area

Update 3/27/24 The coroner’s office identified the person found dead as Francisco Ramirez, 17, of Mecca. The investigation into his death remains ongoing. Anyone with any info is urged to call Master Investigator R. Deanne of the Central Homicide Unit at 951โ€“955โ€“2777 or Investigator P. Lorton of the Thermal Sheriffโ€™s Station at 760โ€“863โ€“8990. Original Report

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