Recently we have all been reading about problems within the Sheriff’s Department. Although the majority of these issues are not major problems some of them are.
When a person becomes a Peace Officer they take an oath which is known as the “Law Enforcement Code of Ethics”. In that code is a line that states “Honest in thought and deed in both my personnel and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my Department”.
There was a time in the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department when brawn was far more important than brains. As a matter of fact, education beyond high school was looked upon as suspect. Fortunately, over the past 30 years, the powers that be have become more enlightened and an educated deputy is valued. But there are throwbacks even now. San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Lieutenant and Apple Valley Councilman Rick Roelle is such one example.
Throughout his career, Roelle has had issues with his temper and his ability to control violent outbursts towards suspects and prisoners. Early on in his career as a deputy, Roelle would beat prisoners detained at Central Jail. But one of the most disturbing stories comes not from his early years, but rather after his promotion to Sergeant, a promotion made with full knowledge of Roelle’s penchant for violence. Continue reading
And this time I mean the REAL John and Ken. Unfortunately, I was not able to listen as I was busy with the Fair Political Practices Complaint (FPPC) against Mike Ramos, but I’m told John and Ken of KFI fame read my Judge Lemkau entry on the air. So thank you guys! I hope you stay on this story. Judge Lemkau needs to be replaced. But almost as important is uncovering the cover up by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department: Another Tragic Coverup
I’m researching this with other sources, but I received a tip today that the person in charge of the Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Services Division has bought vehciles at auctions on county time and then resold them to county employees. Can anyone provide further information? Continue reading