Victimized by an unlicensed dentist, Donna suffered significant injuries that required repeated corrective surgeries. She cooperated with investigators and provided key testimony during trial. Meet Citizen of Courage Donna Cooper in this video.
Meet the rest of the 2019 Citizens of Courage:
District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that 332 individuals have been removed from civil gang injunctions after a careful review of those who are no longer involved in crime or gangs. This video explains who qualifies and how they can get their name removed. [TWEET THIS]
Did you know that one in 12 women will be victims of stalking at some point in their lives? Men make up a smaller, but equally victimized group. The DA’s Office has a stalking unit that focuses on prosecuting these crimes. Watch the video to learn more. [TWEET THIS]
See why this graffiti art display is hanging in the lobby of the DA’s Juvenile Division, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
In January, 22 new Deputy District Attorneys were sworn in. Meet some of them in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Read more about them here.
He has 31 years of community-based law enforcement experience. Meet Chief Investigator Jorge Duran, who was sworn in by District Attorney Summer Stephan this week. WATCH this video. [TWEET THIS]
District Attorney Summer Stephan took her Oath of Office this week. In this video, she talks about her priorities as the County’s top law enforcement official the next four years. [TWEET THIS]
Teenagers in the South Bay are being recruited to smuggle dangerous drugs that could land them in jail…or end up killing them. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
She has volunteered over 200 hours of service and helped 45 victims this year. Meet one of our Court Dog Program volunteers and her canine partner, who was recently recognized for her incredible support, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Learn more about the Court Dog Program, here.
Hundreds of teenagers got an inside look at police work during the annual Explorer Academy. The unique program is organized by various local law enforcement, including the DA’s Office, and it’s building bridges between cops and the community. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]