Max Huntsman

LA County inspector general, independent civilian watchdog at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office

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Recently appointed by the LA County Board of Supervisors to the position of Inspector General overseeing the Sheriff's Department. Former assistant Head Deputy of the District Attorney's Office Public Integrity Division.

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More than 40 LA County sheriff’s deputies are members of gang-like cliques within the department, according to LA County Inspector General Max Huntsman.

Nazi tattoos, beatdown of deputies: Inspector general probes ‘gangs’ in LASD

More than 40 LA County sheriff’s deputies are members of gang-like cliques within the department, according to LA County Inspector General Max Huntsman.

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Compton filed a legal claim against the LA County Sheriff’s Department for “rampant” fraud, alleging that the department routinely bills the city for patrols that don’t happen.

‘Ghost cars’ and ‘rampant’ fraud: Compton takes legal action against LA Sheriff’s Department

Compton filed a legal claim against the LA County Sheriff’s Department for “rampant” fraud, alleging that the department routinely bills the city for patrols that don’t happen.

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Protestors gathered in South LA again on Wednesday night to demand justice for Dijon Kizzee.

Inspector General Max Huntsman on demanding transparency from LA Sheriff’s Department

Protestors gathered in South LA again on Wednesday night to demand justice for Dijon Kizzee.

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