A Tradition of Violence
A Tradition of Violence
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A Tradition of Violence is a podcast about deputy gangs that operate within the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Host Cerise Castle wrote the history of deputy gangs in LA for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror and murder.
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MAY 31, 2026
Meet the Candidate: Mike Bornman
Retired Captain Mike Bornman served 36 years on the LA County Sheriff's Department. Mike worked a number of assignments ranging from the Firestone station to internal affairs, where he investigated misconduct claims that led to dozens of convictions. He says that when it comes to evaluating deputy gangs, the department must judge a person's entire history and not just tattoos.Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube.Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to
[email protected]
@lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
54 MIN
MAY 31, 2026
A Word from the Incumbent
Cerise Castle speaks checks in with Sheriff Robert Luna in the midst of his re-election campaign. Luna discusses the department's current stance on deputy gangs, and why he believes a nuanced approach towards department members with affiliated tattoos is necessary. He discusses the LASD's role in working with federal immigration authorities and preparing for FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and the 2028 Olympics.Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube.Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to
[email protected]
@lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
36 MIN
MAY 30, 2026
Meet the Candidate: Andre White
Andre White is the youngest candidate in the race for LA County Sheriff. In this interview, he recounts retaliation he faced after reporting a supervisor. He says that current leadership is out of touch, and it is time for the department's younger generation to lead.Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube.Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to
[email protected]
@lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
48 MIN
MAY 30, 2026
Meet the Candidate: Oscar Martinez
Host Cerise Castle sits down with Palmdale Lt. Oscar Martinez, candidate for Sheriff of Los Angeles County. Oscar supports the constitutional sheriffs movement and believes there needs to be AI implemented throughout the department. He doesn't believe deputy gangs are real, and wants to see more cooperation with ICE. Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube.Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to
[email protected]
@lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
41 MIN
MAY 29, 2026
Meet the Candidate: Eric Strong
Eric Strong recently retired after 32 years in policing after working at the Compton Police Department, LA Sheriff's Department and the Department of Probation. He is running to the left of Sheriff Robert Luna on a progressive platform. If elected, he promises to investigate deputy gang members and create ICE-free zone across Los Angeles. Watch the interviews with the candidates on YouTube.Send your questions about deputy gangs and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to
[email protected]
@lasdgangs for more updates, and follow Cerise on Instagram and TikTok @yourmajestcee and @cerisecastle everywhere else.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
59 MIN
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