Under Sheriff Lee Baca’s watch, abusive conditions, like sexual assault, have thrived in Los Angeles County jails. Yet the appalling treatment of inmates didn’t stop the National Sheriffs’ Association from naming Sheriff Baca its “Sheriff of the Year.”
Will you join our call to the National Sheriffs’ Association to rescind this award?
Why is this important?
I was outraged to learn that the National Sheriffs' Association has chosen to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca as its “Sheriff of the Year.” I strongly urge you to rescind this award.
