Oversight officials say the L.A. County Sheriff's Department is blocking access to some shootings by deputies, despite state laws that authorize them to conduct meaningful investigations.

Retired Capt. Mike Bornman is looking to reenter the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Bornman has launched a campaign hoping to unseat Sheriff Robert Luna during the 2026 election.

This is unfortunately the largest loss of life for us as the LA County Sheriff’s Department since 1857,” Luna said.

Just as former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has announced his intentions to run for his old position, the current sheriff continues to evade disclosing documents to the oversight commission tasked with monitoring the department.

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the Office of Inspector General are clashing over access to deputy-involved shooting investigations. The inspector general claims the department blocks access,

A Villanueva for Sheriff 2026 committee has registered with the Secretary of State's office, but it is unclear whether this means former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva plans to challenge incumbent Robert Luna and seek a return to office. Luna defeated Villanueva, 59.8% to 40.2%, on Nov. 8, 2022.

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has declared his candidacy to challenge Robert Luna in the June 2 primary. “Over the last several years, Los Angeles County has seen the consequences of failed leadership,