Victory for Sheriff’s Union

Now that Paris Hilton has been returned to jail to serve the rest of her sentence, members of the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff’s can rest easy knowing the wealthy socialite will not receive any special treatment for her celebrity status. It’s pretty clear this latest incident with all its twists and turns spells the end of Sheriff Lee Baca’s career. He did a pretty good job of defending himself at the press conference on Friday, but with politicians all over the city criticizing his decision to release her early he’s toast. Does the ALADS have a recommendation for his replacement? What other missteps has Sheriff Baca made that upset ALADS members? Will Baca’s replacement mean higher pay or increased benefits for ALADS rank and file?

As one person commented on my earlier post, “Such a move by management makes life more difficult for the union members while they're doing their jobs.” I think we can all agree on that point. It must have been pretty tough being a Los Angeles Sheriff these last few days. Will this incident have any lasting effect for the members of the sheriff’s union?

Sheriff's Union vs. Paris Hilton????

Paris Hilton was reassigned to house arrest this morning due to unspecified medical reasons. Almost immediately after her release President Steve Remige of the Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriff’s accused Sheriff Lee Baca of giving Miss Hilton preferential treatment. We never hear politicians protesting the early release of gang members and other violent criminals due to jail overcrowding. Why get excited when a celebrity is released early for health problems? Is there something I'm missing? Miss Hilton has already served five days in jail, will be required to wear an ankle bracelet, and be under house arrest for 40 days. How will accusing Sheriff Lee Baca help the members of ALADS? Do the members agree this is an issue worth pursueing?