L.A. County sheriff’s computer dispatch system crashes again

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department experienced a second computer dispatch system crash in just over a month, leaving patrol car computers unusable and deputies handling calls by radio. The 38-year-old CAD system previously crashed on New Year’s Eve due to a Y2K-style glitch, and a temporary fix was implemented. The cause of the recent failure is unknown, impacting deputies’ ability to run license plates and background checks from their cars, while other systems like body cameras and 911 lines remain operational.

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