L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Aldama admitted in a lawsuit that he has a tattoo
on his calf associated with the Compton station, where he worked. This photo of his tattoo
emerged in the lawsuit.
(Sweeney Firm / Glickman & Glickman)
Posted on 07/13/2018 2:45:37 PM PDT by BenLurkin
Some members of a Los Angeles County watchdog panel are calling on Sheriff Jim McDonnell to launch a thorough investigation into allegations of a secret society of deputies that brands its members with matching skull tattoos.
The revelation this week that a deputy admitted to getting inked two years ago as part of a ritual within the Compton station has raised concerns that deputy cliques, long part of a controversial agency subculture, have persisted despite the department’s reform efforts. Hernán Vera, who serves on the Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, said the deputy’s admission in a lawsuit over a fatal shooting that he and as many as 20 others have the signature tattoos was “thoroughly disturbing.”
“It’s not the kind of culture that you want to foster in the 21st century Sheriff’s Department,” said Vera, a principal in the law firm Bird Marella.
McDonnell said that for the last year, the department has been examining deputy tattoos, logos and symbolism within the organization, but he hasn’t launched a new investigation into the Compton station deputies. He said there is also a separate administrative investigation into the shooting, which may address the deputy’s admissions.
“I’m not somebody from a generation where tattoos are accepted the way they are today,” said McDonnell, who said he was unhappy when he found out a couple weeks ago about the deputy’s admissions under oath. “I’m looking at what’s behind it. Is it just body art? … Is it something that reflects well on our core values?”
The department has a long history of clandestine groups — with names like the Regulators, Grim Reapers and Jump Out Boys — that have been accused of promoting highly aggressive tactics and perpetuating a code of silence among members.
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LA-13?
I immediately thought of the Clint Eastwood movie “Magnum Force”.
Just boys having fun, right? /sarc
Thanks BenLurkin. How are the cops handling illegals?
The LA Sheriff’s Dept. is an armed gang?
I’m shocked, shocked I tell you.
LASD probably has no illusions about the dangers posed by Mexican and Central American gangs which have found their way into the USA.
They do this down in Mexico. It’s all the rage.
Wonder how many have found their way onto the payroll at LASD...
Lots would be my guess.
Oh, Noes!!!!
The Dreaded Skull Tattoo Sheriff’s Clique is Back!!!
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The LAPD Crash unit used to do something similar. No idea if they still do.
The Sheriff’s Choirboys
Thought it was NOBLE? Comptom and Police?
Good movie when it came out.
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