Any employees who obstruct or delay an investigation, the email went on to say, could be disciplined or fired under current county policies. Huntsman — who signed the 35 letters sent Friday to deputies suspected of sporting Banditos or Executioners gang tattoos — lauded the change of direction that Luna's email represents. "We appreciate the support of the sheriff and look forward to continuing with our investigation," Huntsman told The Times. "The privilege of serving in the law enforcement community is one that we cannot take for granted," the Luna email continued. And he has now ordered his deputies to cooperate with the OIG investigation.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 19, 2023 16:12 UTC