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Solano Sheriff declined to fire sergeant accused of harassment, disregarding IA recommendation


The lawsuit is the latest accusation of a lack of discipline in the sheriff’s office.

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Solano Sheriff declined to fire sergeant accused of harassment, disregarding IA recommendation
Sheriff Tom Ferrara and Sgt. Jason Speakman when Speakman was promoted in 2016. Ferrara demoted Speakman for six months in 2018, despite an internal affairs investigation recommendation that he be fired. Photo: Solano County Sheriff's Office.

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