THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED CUSTODY ASSISTANT DEREK M. BRAKE.  HE PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 19, 2023. DEREK STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON NOVEMBER 14, 1984.  HE RETIRED AS A CUSTODY ASSISTANT WORKING AT MENS CENTRAL JAIL ON MARCH 31, 2022.