TAKE ACTION FOR SHERIFF ACCOUNTABILITY!
The Oversight Initiative Committee needs your support! Volunteer with us to collect petition signatures at the above link.
Accountability for the Riverside’s Sheriff’s Department is heading to the November 2026 Ballot.
Starting Over Strong and Riverside All of Us or None are proud to announce the launch of a signature gathering campaign to ensure the “Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Independent Civilian Oversight Initiative” is placed on the November 2026 election ballot.
This measure, if enacted, would adopt a Riverside County ordinance to establish an independent Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Committee.
For interviews or more information contact : Fidel Chagolla at (951) 898-0862 or fidel@startingoverinc.org
WHAT WILL THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE DO?
The Committee members will be civilians appointed by the Board of Supervisors. This Committee shall have the following authorities:
1. Investigate complaints and legal claims involving Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (“Department”) personnel.
2. Review and recommend changes to the Department’s policies and procedures.
3. Provide civilian oversight of the Department’s operations.
4. Issue subpoenas for documents and testimony as necessary for its investigations.
5. Retain independent legal counsel.
This measure would also establish an Office of Inspector General to do the following:
1. Have access to the Department’s and Riverside County’s documents relevant to the Committee’s investigations.
2. Provide administrative support and coordination for the Committee’s activities.
3. Issue periodic public reports to the County Board of Supervisors and the public on the Committee’s findings and recommendations.
4. Conduct and/or coordinate the Committee’s oversight investigations.