You undoubtedly are familiar with the situation where a federal monitor has been overseeing the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office for well over a decade. This “oversight” has cost Maricopa County taxpayers around $350 million. While President Trump has backed the DOJ off of local law enforcement, this will not help MCSO because the oversight is being controlled by a federal judge. THERE IS NO END IN SIGHT and there is no incentive for the monitor to wrap things up.

Here is a link to a story recapping this situation. https://www.azfamily.com/2024/02/24/mcso-monitor-defends-26-million-his-firm-has-been-paid/. Bear in mind that the story is from February 2024, so the cost has gone up. Here is a link to an OpEd I wrote (that discusses MCSO) when DOJ was trying to take over Phoenix PD: https://www.azcentral.com/story/opinion/op-ed/2024/07/05/doj-report-phoenix-police-maricopa-county-attorney/74294939007/

What can you do? On Wednesday, the federal monitor will host a community meeting to hear how community members view the MCSO. The results of the meeting will be relayed back to the judge. In the past, these meetings seemed to have a select group of people who oppose MCSO. This needs to change – the majority needs to be heard.

Please attend and send word of this meeting to others on any lists you have:

– Date: July 16th (Wed)

– Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

– Venue: Desert West Community Center (6501 W Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85035

https://www.google.com/maps/search/6501+W+Virginia+Ave,+Phoenix,+AZ+85035?entry=gmail&source=g

TALKING POINTS:

-This has gone on long enough – it has cost far too much.

-These resources should go to hiring more deputies, pay raises, training, and equipment – not in a monitor’s or the ACLU’s pocket.

-We believe in Sheriff Sheridan – and support him to keep our community safe.

Any questions? Contact Brandon Hiller who is on this email.

Sent by Peggy Jacobs

Chair, LD28

719 238-3910

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Date:: July 16
Time:: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Venue

: Desert West Community Center 6501 W Virginai Ave, Phoenix Az 85305
: 6501 W Virginia Ave
Phoenix, arizona 85305 United States + Google Map

Support the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office from non stop monies going to Federal Monitor

July 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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