A growing number of counties are starting to impose civilian oversight of sheriffs, which as elected officials are traditionally accountable only to voters.  As KQED’s Julie Small reports, the success of these efforts depends a lot on how much power the watchdogs have.

<p>A growing number of counties are starting to impose civilian oversight of sheriffs, which as elected officials are traditionally accountable only to voters.  As KQED’s Julie Small reports, the success of these efforts depends a lot on how much power the watchdogs have.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>

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Civilian Oversight of Sheriffs Has Varied Success

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