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Apr. 8, 2024

Lancaster sues LA county for overcharging on sheriff’s services

The lawsuit claims that the county saves money by using overtime to cover vacant officer positions in cities it contracts with, while still billing the cities for the full cost of services.

The City of Lancaster filed a putative class action lawsuit against Los Angeles County, claiming that it overcharges for law enforcement services provided by the Sheriff's Department.

The lawsuit claims that the county saves money on operational costs by using overtime to cover vacant officer positions in cities it contracts with rather than filling those positions, while still billing the cities for the full cost of services.

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