The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is on pace to have a record amount of overtime spending, surpassing last year’s mark of nearly $500 million.
“Our employees are working more overtime,” Sheriff Robert Luna said.
Concerns have been raised after Deputy Daniel Chavira died in a multi-car crash near Santa Clarita. The 21-year-old’s union said he was going home after a double shift at the North County Correctional Facility. Investigators have not determined if fatigue played a factor or caused the crash…