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Speakers Bureau The Speakers Bureau is a community outreach and education program that will match qualified members of the District Attorney's staff with community groups and organizations wishing to learn more about various aspects of the criminal justice system. Entities such as neighborhood organizations, educational institutions, faith-based groups, and clubs or organizations should feel free…
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CHAPTER 1 - INTEGRITY People v. Adam SlaterAdam Slater of Palm Desert was convicted of the brutal 2020 murder of his one-year-old daughter, Madalyn. The tragedy began when he stabbed his pregnant estranged wife during a custody exchange, kidnapped Madalyn, stabbed a bystander, and then threw the child off a Highway 74 cliff. Prosecutor Samantha Paxiao called the verdict long overdue, emphasizing…
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Melissa DonaldsonDivision of Victim Services DirectorNow is a turbulent time for victims, victims’ rights, and the communities we serve. Our focus of seeking justice, helping with healing, and mitigating the trauma that crime victims can endure has been jeopardized by the California State Legislature enacting resentencing laws for the incarcerated as part of efforts to reduce prison…
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Natasha CrawfordRiverside County Chief of Bureau of InvestigationNatasha Crawford is the 11th Chief of the Bureau of Investigation. She was appointed to the agency’s executive position by elected District Attorney Michael Hestrin, effective June 15th, 2023. Natasha has 22 years of law enforcement experience. Community Connections in ActionRespect also means showing up for families and youth…
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CHAPTER 2 - RESPECT Image A message from Bureau of Investigation Chief Investigator, Natasha Crawford Image Our Tribal Unit. Image Swift Culture ConnectionsHaving been assigned to the Tribal Unit for several years, Senior Investigator II Raul Sandoval passionately discusses what #movingthecultureforward with Riverside County's indigenous populations means to our office, in this Native…
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CHAPTER 3 - QUALITY Image HR & Training Unit Job & Resource FairOur team has been actively engaging with the Riverside County community, sharing information about open recruitments, externships, and internships within our office. Email us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can take part in these exciting opportunities! Image California Baptist University Job FairLegal…
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CHAPTER 4 - LOYALTY Image A message from Division of Victim Services Director, Melissa Donaldson Image John Aki - 28 YearsAfter 28 years of dedicated service to the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, Chief Assistant District Attorney (CADA) John Aki is retiring.From his early days of military service to his remarkable legal career, CADA Aki has exemplified integrity, perseverance, and…
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CHAPTER 5 - FAIRNESS Image Justice No More: Parole Hearing Nightmares & the Forgotten Victims of Crime - Episode 1A victim’s fight for closure and healing doesn’t end at the sentencing hearing. The focus often shifts from convicting their perpetrator to keeping them in prison. We present the first video in the multi-episode series “Justice No More: Parole Hearing Nightmares and the Forgotten…
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CHAPTER 6 - INNOVATION Image S.T.O.R.I.E.S. Conference Panelist HighlightsS.T.O.R.I.E.S. (Stories Told or Read in Empowering Spaces) is an initiative of our office's Division of Victim Services. Its mission is to raise awareness through storytelling shared by victims and survivors, while creating a safe and supportive space to express their experiences through speaking oppor-tunities, writing,…
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CHAPTER 8 - SERVICE Image Meet K-9 Dinah!Read about our Division of Victim Service's newest 4-legged addition to the Crime Prevention Unit and how they're informing and educating the community in a paw-tastic way by searching DVS K9 Dinah on our website!If you are interested in keeping up with K9 Dinah and the rest of the DVS K9 crew, follow them at @dvs_k9crew_rivcoda!#wearerivco #wearerivcoda #…
