Response to Grand Jury Report Report Title: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: Is a Lack of Oversight Due to a Lack of*

Published: April 30, 2024 6 pages

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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

Humboldt County does not have an independent means for oversight and review of critical incidents and allegations of misconduct involving the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. This lack of oversight and review can lead to public misunderstanding and mistrust of law enforcement. (R1, R2, R3) Response: Agree.

No recommendations for this finding

Humboldt County does not have an independent means for oversight and review of critical incidents and allegations of misconduct involving the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. This lack of oversight and review can lead to a misunderstanding by law enforcement of public expectations. (R1, R2, R3) Response: Agree. < .

Related Recommendations (1)

By December 31, 2025, the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to Government Code section 25303.7, create and fund a Humboldt County Sheriff's Office of Inspector General with subpoena power. For funding recommendations see the wording below recommendation #2. (F1, F2, F3,

Humboldt County does not have an adequate means to review critical incidents independent of and external to existing law enforcement agencies. This lack of oversight and review can lead to a public misunderstanding and mistrust of law enforcement. (R1, R2, R3) Response: Agree.

No recommendations for this finding

Humboldt County does not have an effective forum to review alleged misconduct by law enforcement independent and external from existing law enforcement agencies. This lack of an independent and external forum can lead to public misunderstanding and mistrust of law enforcement. (R1, R2, R3) Response: Agree.

No recommendations for this finding

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