POST commissioners decline to advance revocation for Riverside sergeant over 'rat' flyers

Jan 6, 2025

The Commission reviewed POST case 230-3451 involving Sergeant James Matuku of the Riverside Police Department. The division recommended revocation for dishonesty; after debate and public comment the commission voted 3–8 to not move the matter forward to an evidentiary hearing.

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The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training reviewed POST case 230-3451 on Nov. 17, 2024, considering a division recommendation to revoke Sergeant James Matuku's peace officer certification for alleged dishonesty during internal affairs interviews.

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