L.A. County sheriff’s computer dispatch system back online

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department faced a computer dispatch system crash on New Year’s Eve, prompting deputies to resort to manual methods for managing calls. The outdated CAD system was criticized by former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who warned of potential catastrophic failures in a letter to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. The department acknowledged the need for an upgrade and is currently evaluating options for a new CAD system, with testing set to begin soon.

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