The watchdog group claims the Los Angeles County law enforcement agencies are blocking access to at least 1,000 records of claims and lawsuits filed by people alleging misconduct by police officers.
In this Sept. 17, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva comments on the investigation of the shooting of two deputies during a news conference at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
LOS ANGELES (CN) A law enforcement and prison watchdog group sued the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office and the Sheriff’s Department on Thursday alleging a pattern of unlawful restricting of public access to misconduct claims and lawsuits against the agencies.