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Dozens urge Orange County commissioners to demand accountability after two deputy shootings
Summary
During public comment at the June 2025 Orange County Board of County Commissioners meeting, dozens of residents and organizers called for transparency and accountability following two fatal shootings by Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies, citing body‑cam footage and demanding firings, budget scrutiny and civilian oversight.
Dozens of residents addressed the Orange County Board of County Commissioners in June 2025 to demand accountability after two fatal shootings by Orange County Sheriff's Office deputies that community members identified as the April and May incidents involving Luis Lopez and Tyrone Bartley.
Speakers at the podium named the victims, described what they said they had seen on sheriff's deputy body camera footage, and asked commissioners to press the sheriff for firings, to withhold budget increases, and to create independent oversight. “Justice for victims of police crimes, fire all killer cops,” said Franklin Perez during the public comment period, referring to the deaths and urging creation of civilian review boards and repeal of qualified immunity.
Why it matters: Commissioners do not supervise the sheriff’s day‑to‑day operations, but the board approves the sheriff’s budget and appoints some advisory committee members. Speakers repeatedly asked the board to use…
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