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L.A. Sheriff Agrees To Sweeping Jail Reforms

Faced with mounting pressure over a jail abuse scandal and criticism of his management, Sheriff Lee Baca on Wednesday agreed to dozens of reforms including the establishment of an independent inspector general to scrutinize Sheriff's Department operations.

October 3, 2012

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Calif. Student Left In Cell Sues DEA for $20M

A University of California student who went "completely insane" after Drug Enforcement Administration agents accidentally left him alone in a cell for five days has sued the agency for $20 million.

May 2, 2012

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LASD Jail Probe: Chickens Come Home to Roost

It is quite possible that Baca did try to keep abreast of things, only to find his efforts undermined by another all-too-human factor-the fear of alienating one's self from the marginal affections of el jefe. Face it, nobody wants to get caught playing Mr. Blackwell—the fashion critic-to the emperor with no clothes.

October 30, 2011

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Precision Dynamics RFID Inmate ID Bands

Precision Dynamics

The Clincher RFID Smart Band allows correctional facilities to identify inmates using radio frequency. Each wristband contains a microchip and antenna, which allow information to be written to and retrieved by RFID scanners. Corrections officers can use this technology to conduct contact-free identification and tracking throughout a facility.

July 31, 2005