Martinez, Calif. – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announces today a new policy for the DA’s Office investigations into fatal incidents involving members of law enforcement. At the conclusion of the criminal investigation, DA Becton will publicly release a report in all law enforcement involved fatal incidents if no charges are filed. The reports will be posted on the office’s website.
“One of the primary concerns I heard from residents upon taking office in 2017 was the need for greater transparency in the criminal justice system. With this permanent policy in place, I am confident my office will continue to provide information to the public in a timely and transparent manner,” DA Becton said.
The public reports will summarize the results of the independent criminal investigation and give a legal analysis of the facts. DA Becton will review the report prepared by the assigned deputy district attorney before they are released. Previously, reports were not publicly released from the district attorney’s office in a consistent manner.
Under the County’s Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents Protocol, the District Attorney’s Office conducts an independent criminal investigation when an officer or civilian is shot, killed or dies during an encounter with a law enforcement agency. This new policy change does not impact the Protocol or the DA’s role in following the Protocol. The purpose of the DA’s investigation is to determine if any criminal conduct occurred during the incident.
“In a timely and transparent manner” is very important. Time will tell if she’s a person of her word.
Investigations need to be independent and much more transparency is needed. The days of the government or police agency investigating itself are long gone or should be.
Good start.
I would like it investigated how liberal billionaire George Soros of New York funded this DAs campaign to put her in office here…….to do his will?
“To do his will???” This Soros guy must be a real Svengali.
The far right and the far left make everything a political issue. They can’t shop at the grocery store without thinking the fruits and vegetables are placed in a certain section without thinking it was “politically motivated.”
Wait a minute, are you saying they AREN’T? The produce section is a breeding ground for left wing activity. I see people in there thumping gourds and talking in hushed tones about goodbye dates and some guy named Bok Choy all the time. Now if you’ll excuse me I have to paste some more Trump pictures on my van.
Who’s Soros supporting for Assessor?
Looking forward to the day when we can all have intelligent discussions again. Vote November 6.
Transparency is good. And we need a lot more of it.
Good.