Annual Report 2007 - San Diego County District Attorney

During 2007, the division had more than 100 open
investigations. The division continues to expand its use of
the criminal grand jury for investigation of public corruption
and violations of election laws. The public corruption unit
has two full-time, dedicated Deputy District Attorneys who
are making significant progress in taking on this difficult
but vital area of the law. Division Chief Richard Monroy
and Assistant Chief David Williams have made the public
integrity area of law an integral part of the Special Operations
Division.
On-duty police officer misconduct and
corruption cases are also investigated and
prosecuted by the Special Operations Division.
On-duty police officer misconduct and corruption cases
were also investigated and prosecuted by the Special
Operations Division. In 2007, two criminal cases were filed
and prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Robert Kearney.
In the case of People v. William Taylor, El Cajon Police Officer
William Taylor was charged with soliciting sexual favors from
women in his official custody. After a five week jury trial,
Taylor was convicted of multiple counts against multiple
victims and sentenced to five years in state prison.
In another case, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian
Kennedy was charged with assaulting a man under arrest
for driving under the influence of alcohol and lying about
what occurred in his police report. Kennedy was convicted
of assault under the color of authority and filing a false
police report and was sentenced to three years of
probation, community service and forfeited his position
as a peace officer.
The division’s Professional Standards Unit handles all in-house
investigations and background checks for potential employees.
During 2007, the unit performed 300 such background
checks meeting standardized policy and procedure.
In addition, the division has Tribal and International Liaisons,
who are called upon to assist with cases in other District
Attorney divisions or branches. ■
2007 Felony Conviction Rate
Felony Cases Received 32
Felony Cases issued 24
Felony Conviction Rate 83%
Special Operations Division
2007 Staffing
Attorneys 8
Investigators 14
Paralegals 5
Support Staff 5
Total 32
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