Marysville Police fined $150K for safety violations after officer’s death

The Marysville Police Department faces more than $150,000 in state fines after a Cal/OSHA investigation into the fatal March shooting of Officer Osmar Rodarte. The agency cited nine violations, including inadequate body armor, insufficient training, and failure to address safety concerns from officers. Investigators noted Rodarte’s vest did not protect the area where he was struck. The City of Marysville plans to appeal, defending its safety practices, while the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office called the citations “unprecedented.” Cal/OSHA’s investigation into both departments remains open.