The Sheriff's Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Kory Honea

This podcast explores the many facets of the criminal justice system, and defense attorneys play a crucial role. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea speaks with Butte County Defense Attorney Nicole Diamond. They discuss the complex world of public defenders, highlighting the compassion, dedication, and commitment they bring to their clients and the justice system as a whole.

In part two of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk with Sheriff Honea, the Sheriff continues his interview with lobbyist Cory Salzillo, about the legislative processes in Sacramento and the complex issues that impact public safety locally. 

Our primary role as law enforcement officers is, of course, to enforce the law, but those laws must be created long before they reach us. The legislative process is complex, involving countless steps and stakeholders who shape public policy. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with lobbyist Cory Salzillo to discuss how legislation is made, and the process that determines which laws move forward and which do not.

Assembly Bill 109, passed in 2011, and Proposition 47, approved by voters three years later, brought significant changes to California’s county jail system and the populations housed within it. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with professor and author Dr. Jon Caudill, to discuss the far-reaching impacts of AB 109 and Prop 47, and the consequences felt in jails across the state.

Navy veteran, firefighter, convicted felon, and author, Stephen Arrington’s life has been anything but ordinary. In this episode of Sheriff’s Mic: Cleared to Talk, Sheriff Honea sits down with Stephen to explore his remarkable journey through service, hardship, and transformation,  and how he’s using those experiences to inspire and help others.