Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs v. County of Los Angeles

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (Department) revised its Manual of Policy and Procedures to include this language: “[P]rior to being interviewed by assigned Departmental investigators. . . . Members [of the Department] who were either involved in or witnessed [a deputy-involved shooting] may consult individually with legal counsel or labor representatives . . . [but] . . . shall not consult with legal counsel and or labor representatives collectively or in groups (e.g., two or more members consulting at the same time with the same legal counsel/labor representative).” (Italics added.) The Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs (ALADS) filed the current action to enjoin the Department from implementing its anti-huddling policy revision. The trial court denied ALADS’s motion for a preliminary injunction. The issue before us on this appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion by denying ALADS’s motion for a preliminary injunction. We affirm the trial court’s order.

FACTS

I. The Memorandum of Understanding

ALADS is the certified representative for the Department’s nonsupervisory deputies, also known as “Bargaining Unit 611.” On a date not clear…