San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Update On Public Safety Video

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

08/09/2021 7:30 PM

On August 5, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department released a public safety video related to the dangers of Fentanyl. We have received inquiries into the authenticity and accuracy of the video message. The video was created from an actual incident involving our deputy as he processed a white powdery substance that tested positive for Fentanyl.

In the interest of transparency, we are releasing the following documents:

We will be releasing the unedited body-worn camera video from the incident within this week.

You can find the previously issued news release here.

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