California suspends certification of L.A. County sheriff's deputy after DUI arrest

A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy, Justin Cham, had his peace officer certification suspended after a drunken driving arrest in Long Beach. He was accused of crashing into a wall and injuring a passenger on September 18. Cham, a 25-year veteran, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of drunken driving, with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit. He was released on his own recognizance and separated from the sheriff's department in September. The California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training suspended Cham's certification on November 13 due to the ongoing criminal case. This follows a recent law allowing the state to decertify police officers.