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Jerry Sheridan
Coverage of Jerry Sheridan in the Nexus archive.
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- Court Inquiry Denounces “Disturbing Pattern” of Violations at Arizona’s Largest Sheriff’s Office
A court-appointed monitor found the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has regressed in compliance with reforms from a racial profiling lawsuit. The report highlights a 'disturbing pattern' of policy violations, including leadership interference in misconduct investigations and disciplinary processes.
- This Sheriff’s Office Says Racial Profiling Reforms Are Too Costly. Auditors Found It Misused $163 Million.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office misused $163 million from a court-ordered settlement meant to address racial profiling, with auditors finding nearly 72% of spending was misattributed or inappropriate. Sheriff Jerry Sheridan and county Republicans have cited settlement costs to call for ending the case, despite ongoing racial disparities in traffic stops affecting Latino residents.