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A new policy requires L.A. County oversight officials to have many communications “reviewed, approved and coordinated” before going public.

The watchdogs have been vocal about a range of issues, including misconduct by sheriff’s deputies and grim jail conditions.

L.A. County’s watchdogs suddenly need to ask permission before barking to the press and public.

County oversight officials and civil rights advocates are raising concerns about a new policy they say improperly limits their rights to communicate — including with other members of local government.

The policy, enacted Sept. 11, requires oversight officials to send many types of communications to the Executive Office of the

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