In an abrupt change of city leadership, Sacramento will appoint a new director to run its Office of Public Safety and Accountability — the oversight body charged with investigating community complaints against the Police and Fire Department.
LaTesha Watson, who had led the office since 2020, unexpectedly left the position this week, according to a person familiar with the matter but not authorized to speak. The City Council will appoint an interim director during a closed session meeting Tuesday afternoon, according to the agenda.
The reason for Watson’s departure remains unclear, though the position is directly under the control and supervision of the City Council. Watson could not immediately be reached for comment…