Antonovich calls for probation discipline

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich wants to punish the investigators who took too long to complete reports on 31 probation officers accused of misconduct and who will now escape discipline.Troy Anderson in the Daily News.

Staffers for Antonovich and Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky were working Monday on a motion that would not only punish the investigators, but also create a system that would ensure investigations are conducted in a timely fashion.

Existing rules require officials to investigate and discipline probation officers within one year of being accused of an offense.

"We are looking at improved, strengthened and enhanced Internal Affairs and Child Abuse Special Investigations units," said Anna Pembedjian, Antonovich's justice deputy.