Sheriff Carmine Marceno has issued a statement in response to a WINK News story, addressing concerns over a video that was drafted but not published on the department’s social media channels. The sheriff asserts that the report by WINK News presents a one-sided narrative and constitutes a politically motivated attack.
Sheriff Marceno clarifies that the Public Affairs Office frequently drafts numerous scripts for videos, but he personally chose not to use this particular video. He emphasized that the content of the video did not reflect his stance on the use of force.
That video was released by the WINK
Reaffirming his commitment to maintaining ethical standards in law enforcement, Sheriff Marceno stated that unnecessary force is never tolerated under his leadership. He highlighted his decisive actions in a recent case involving former Sergeant Chris Meyer and Deputy Brad Davison, both of whom were terminated from their positions.
The statement from Sheriff Marceno seeks to clarify his position and actions regarding the use of force, amidst the scrutiny from the media report. He maintains that the actions and policies of his office remain steadfast in upholding justice and ethical law enforcement practices.