THE STAFF OF THE SHERIFFS’ RELIEF ASSOCIATION IS SADDENED TO ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF RETIRED SERGEANT BARRY M. POLTORAK.  HE PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 7, 2024. BARRY STARTED WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2006.  HE RETIRED FROM THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT ON MARCH 14, 2022.  HIS LAST ASSIGNMENT PRIOR TO RETIREMENT WAS AS A SERGEANT AT CENTURY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER.