A state appellate court has tentatively ruled that Sonoma County’s civilian law enforcement watchdog agency can issue subpoenas to deputies as part of its whistleblower investigations into the Sheriff’s Office.

1/22/26 - Press Democrat Article

Julie Small reports on criminal justice and immigration.

12/05/2025 - News Articles Here

Attorneys for the deputies union accidentally released sealed subpoenas issued by the county’s independent law enforcement watchdog.

09/26/2025 - KQED

Search California public records about law enforcement violence and misconduct as it is your right to know this information.

09/13/2024 - Police Records Access

Open Letter from CLEAN & NAACP 11/20/2023

11/20/2023 - Joint Statement on Pelaez-Chavez Killing

Interview with Documentary filmmaker about 3 Seconds in October, 10 years after the shooting of Andy Lopez

10/22/2023 - Ron Rogers Interview

Disturbing video with retired Deputy Gelhaus dated 12/09/2022

12/09/2022 - COP FUN AT WORK

Systemic Sadism at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

12/10/2021 - Nation Article

3 Seconds in October - 28 minute Documentary Film about the Shooting of Andy Lopez (2021)

Emmy Award Winning Documentary Film

08/26/2021 - 3 Seconds In October