The man charged with overseeing Sonoma County's jail system is the subject of an undisclosed personnel investigation. However, the Sheriff's Office won't reveal why Assistant Sheriff Randall Walker was placed on administrative leave on April 4.
Walker is a 26-year veteran of the sheriff's office and has been in his current role for the past five years.
While Sheriff Rob Giordano says that he's barred from sharing any details about the current case, he remains upbeat about Walker.
"Randall Walker is an extremely talented employee. He's done amazing things for the county," says Giordano. "He's been a real asset to the agency."
Giordano says that the reasons behind many personnel investigations would surprise people.