Brendan Corbett Announces Candidacy for LA County Sheriff

Campaign Launch and Background

• 🚀 Brendan Corbett, a former assistant sheriff with 40 years of experience, has officially announced his candidacy for LA County Sheriff.
• 💡 Corbett aims to challenge the incumbent, Sheriff Robert Luna, by leveraging his extensive background in patrol, special enforcement, K9, SWAT, and custody operations.

Stance on Immigration and ICE

• 🎯 Corbett advocates for a clear process for ICE to detain individuals within jails, requiring probable cause and a judicial warrant.
• ⚠️ He explains that while administrative detainers were previously possible under SB54, current local ordinances necessitate a judicial warrant for ICE transfers.
• ⚖️ He believes ICE can hold individuals if they are serious and violent criminals by obtaining the necessary signed warrant from a judge.

COVID-19 Inmate Releases and Recidivism

• 🦠 Corbett acknowledges that early inmate releases during the pandemic were necessary due to the unknown nature of COVID-19.
• 🤝 He notes that these releases were largely stipulated by judges, district attorneys, and public defenders, focusing on individuals nearing their release dates.
• 📊 While a report indicates a percentage of released inmates re-offended, Corbett emphasizes the depopulation was crucial for controlling the virus within facilities.

Addressing Homelessness and Jail Release

• 🏠 A major focus of Corbett's campaign is addressing homelessness through a revamped jail release plan.
• ✅ He proposes a "warm handoff" to community support services, faith-based organizations, and rehabs, rather than simply providing Narcan.
• 🔗 Corbett intends to collaborate with existing, funded programs like the Board of Supervisors' "Care First, Jails Last" initiative to improve outcomes for individuals re-entering the community.

Call for Debate

• 🗣️ Corbett challenges Sheriff Robert Luna to a public debate on these critical issues, emphasizing their importance to the county.