(This story was updated with new information.)
Amid an ongoing civil rights investigation into record numbers of deaths in Riverside County jails, a recent grand jury report found “systemic deficiencies” and called for independent oversight of the county sheriff’s department.
The Riverside County Civil Grand Jury launched its investigation in response to “persistent concerns” regarding in-custody deaths, internal investigative practices, and the absence of comprehensive independent oversight of the sheriff, according to the report, which was made public Friday, June 12…