"His tenure has been dogged by accusations that deputies used excessive force and then lied about it.
Four former deputies have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in the beating of drug suspect Derrick Price. A fifth man in that case was acquitted in criminal court but released by the Sheriff's Office.
Other deputies have been investigated, disciplined, and sometimes released from the agency. Blair has maintained that there is no “culture of violence” within his team, and points out that he always takes immediate and firm action when made aware of potential wrongdoing."
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