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They largely blamed the coronavirus pandemic, with one prosecutor saying people are buying and drinking more alcohol. Traffic fatalities jumped 15% statewide, comparing the most recent statistics for October to a year ago, though not all were linked to impaired driving. -
The four incidents outlined in the DA's reviews cover officers with the San Diego, Escondido and Chula Vista police departments, as well as the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. -
Three months into the fiscal year, SDPD is on track to spend $7.2 million more on overtime than the budget authorized. -
While some officers have yet to be trained, there is hope it has sparked the beginning of a culture change. -
A former La Mesa police officer was acquitted Friday of a felony count of falsifying a police report in connection with his high-profile arrest of a young Black man. -
Opening statements and testimony began in the trial of Matthew Dages, who is accused of lying about the basis of his May 27, 2020, arrest of Amaurie Johnson, a young Black man who was waiting for friends outside an apartment complex. -
Investigators in use-of-force cases are often too easy on their colleagues during interviews, experts say. -
Records show that from 2012 through 2019, officers from San Diego County police agencies shot at people in cars 20 times. -
Prior to working for Escondido police, Byler served in the Marine Corps and as a police officer with the Department of Defense and the San Diego Police Department. -
KPBS Midday EditionA recent audit had revealed critical security and testing protocol issues at the San Diego Regional Crime Laboratory.
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