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Released: April 8, 2011 - Friday, 09:58 AM
The incident occurred nearly two years before Sheriff Parkinson took office, however he believed a public statement was necessary to restore public trust and emphasize to staff his personal feelings to avoid a reoccurrence.
Sheriff Statement - Equal Enforcement
Contact: Rob BrynPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 4-8-11Place of Occurrence: Sheriff Headquarters, San Luis Obispo Victim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AIn light of public concern regarding the circumstances surrounding the March 2009 contact with an off duty California Highway Patrol (CHP) captain, the sheriff has reviewed the circumstances and actions taken by department personnel. In light of the findings, the department provided training regarding current driving under the influence (DUI) law and reviewed the memorandum of understanding between the Sheriff's Office and CHP; which states deputies will turn over DUI cases to the CHP. In addition, the Sheriff has discussed with command staff, that deputies shall hold everyone to the same standard, regardless of who they are.The incident occurred nearly two years before Sheriff Parkinson took office, however he believed a public statement was necessary to restore public trust and emphasize to staff his personal feelings to avoid a reoccurrence.
