L.A. County supervisors ask sheriff for report on ‘Industry Indians’ deputy gang

Several Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies allegedly attacked several teens outside Bowlium Lanes in Montclair. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday asked Sheriff Robert Luna for a progress report on his promise to root out deputy gangs from the nation’s largest sheriff’s department. The Sheriff’s Department said in a statement that it is “actively addressing the issue of deputy gangs” and has drafted a new anti-gang policy that is under negotiation with the unions. “The vast majority of personnel are dedicated professionals who are committed to serving our community.” Last month in an interview with The Times, the sheriff acknowledged both the “outrageous” bowling alley incident and the existence of an Industry station group whose members are said to have tattoos on their ankles, though the department has otherwise released no details about the case. “Allowing the LASD leadership to hide what is going on with the deputy gangs perpetuates the problem and is against the public’s best interest.” Several Industry sheriff’s station deputies allegedly attacked a group of teens outside a bowling alley in Montclair.