California Sheriff Imposes Martial law – COVID-19 Hysteria Devolves in Madness

[rangerrebew]

California Sheriff Imposes Martial law – COVID-19 Hysteria Devolves in Madness

(Gateway Pundit) – Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco warned the public that his department has the power to fine and or arrest people for not wearing masks in public.

25 people have died from the Coronavirus in the entire county of millions and the Sheriff has gone into crisis mode.

“This is a valid order and enforceable by fine, imprisonment or both,” Bianco said on Monday in a video statement.

https://outragedpatriot.com/california-sheriff-imposes-martial-law-covid-19-hysteria-devolves-in-madness/

[PeteS in CA]

How does a civilian declare "martial law" without military involvement?

[IsailedawayfromFR]

I seriously doubt a sheriff has the authority to make this declaration.

He should be fired immediately.

[truth_seeker]

Fake news. Headline NOT supported by body of article.

We learn little from such shoddy journalism.

I believe he does have the power. A county sherrif is NOT merely a civilian. They are armed, LEOs in CA.

If the county spervisors passed an ordinance, he DOES have such powers.

[corbe]

                  And 'shoddy' memes also.

[Cyber Liberty]

How does a civilian declare "martial law" without military involvement?

He can't, but he can get away with arresting and imprisoning people because, by the time a lawsuit works it's way to a decision to overturn the policy, the crisis will have passed and the policy will be rendered moot.

[GtHawk]

That's really odd because what is posted is not what I read in this Fox article...........golly I wonder which is the more accurate, the designed to cause anger and panic or the one that presents an accurate account of what the Sheriff actually said? Maybe read the Fox article and decide?

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-sheriff-coronavirus-order-public-health-officer

[PeteS in CA]

For anyone interested, here is the SiP order from Riverside County, https://www.riversidesheriff.org/DocumentCenter/View/3606/Riverside-County-Order-to-Stay-Home-and-Cover-Face-PDF :

Riverside County Public Health Officer orders public to stay
home and cover face when leaving

In response to the rapidly rising number of COVID-19 cases, Riverside County Public Health
Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser today ordered that no gatherings of any number of people may take
place outside of family members residing in the same home.

Dr. Kaiser also ordered everyone to wear a face covering when leaving home, including
essential workers. Face coverings can be bandanas, scarves, neck gaiters or other clothing that
does not have visible holes. Residents should not purchase N95 or surgical masks, as these
limited resources are needed for the healthcare community and first responders.

“While more and more Riverside County residents are getting COVID-19, not everybody’s
getting the message,” said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, Riverside County public health officer. “It
started with staying home, social distance and covering your face. But now we change from
saying that you should to saying that you must.”

The purpose of this order is to encourage compliance with these important measures that have
been implemented to flatten the curve. Pursuant to this order, law enforcement agencies
throughout the county have the authority to enforce these orders as they deem necessary.
This order runs through April 30.

“We have already lost two of our deputies to this virus. I am asking all of you to honor them by
staying at home,” said Sheriff Chad Bianco.

The no gathering order does not apply to essential businesses, including healthcare offices,
grocery stores or gas stations. However, these businesses must use social distancing measures
to keep clients and customers six feet apart and all employees must now wear face coverings.

All churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other houses of worship are prohibited from
all in-person gatherings, this includes drive-in religious services.

“Palm Sunday, Passover and Easter are sacred days. The best way to practice our love for God is
loving our fellow neighbor. That means staying home and observing the holidays at home,” said
Board Chair V. Manuel Perez, Fourth District Supervisor. “I also want to thank Sheriff Bianco
and all our law enforcement partners for their dedicated service during this pandemic and for
enforcing these orders to keep our residents and essential workers safe.”

These orders are made in conjunction with the governor’s stay at home order issued on March
19, as well as Dr. Kaiser’s latest school closure order issued on April 1, latest short-term rental
order issued on April 2 and the golf course closure order issued on April 2.

As of April 4, Riverside County has 665 confirmed cases, 18 deaths and 60 recoveries. Earlier
this week, Kaiser recommended face coverings for anyone when they leave home.

Residents should not call 9-1-1 to report groups of people who are not at an essential business.
9-1-1 must remain open for emergencies only.

1. Nothing about "Martial Law".

2. The SiP order is from the Riverside County Public Health Officer.

[IsailedawayfromFR]

He can't, but he can get away with arresting and imprisoning people because, by the time a lawsuit works it's way to a decision to overturn the policy, the crisis will have passed and the policy will be rendered moot.

Not sure that will always fly.

Like saying a murderer can get away with murder as the victim is already dead.

There is such a thing as having justice for someone committing a crime.