A veteran San Diego police lieutenant was recently named to the state board that recommends whether law enforcement officers should permanently lose their badges under a new California law. In some ways, it’s a role he’s been training for his whole 24-year career. From his two stints in the San Diego Police Department’s Internal Affairs Unit to his participation on local law enforcement oversight boards, Lt. Charles Lara has learned a thing or two about the importance of accountability — and the way it benefits both communities and departments. The appointment, announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom l…
