THREAD: Compton officials are investigating a whistleblower's allegations the @LASDCompton station defrauded the city out of millions of dollars through "minutes fraud."
An anonymous deputy claims the city paid millions of dollars for services they never received.
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An anonymous deputy claims the city paid millions of dollars for services they never received.
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The city pays the sheriff's department $24 million for a specific amount of deputy time committed to "crime suppression."
The whistleblower claims detectives regularly logged unauthorized duties on the city's dime - resulting in understaffing the number on patrol.
The whistleblower claims detectives regularly logged unauthorized duties on the city's dime - resulting in understaffing the number on patrol.
“City leadership is focused on investigating the allegations brought forward in this letter,” said City Attorney Damon Brown. “Our top priority is to ensure that Compton residents receive fair and equitable services from the Sheriff’s Department."
The whistleblower - who worked at the station and allegedly saw it firsthand - also notified the Office of Inspector General.
"I’ve heard similar allegations in the past but cannot effectively prove or disprove them as long as LASD prevents lawful oversight," the OIG tells me.
"I’ve heard similar allegations in the past but cannot effectively prove or disprove them as long as LASD prevents lawful oversight," the OIG tells me.
I reached out to @LASDHQ for a comment on the allegations Monday, which the whistleblower characterized as an 'open secret.'
"We are unaware of such allegations; however, based on the information we will conduct an audit and inquiry into the matter," said Deputy Abe Bedoyan.
"We are unaware of such allegations; however, based on the information we will conduct an audit and inquiry into the matter," said Deputy Abe Bedoyan.
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