Here is the relevant part of the DA's press release:
Today, DA Pamela Price also announced to her staff the launch of a new Ethics Ombudsperson Office at the ACDAO. This is a natural extension of the ACDAO’s work supporting Alameda County’s Grand Jury in its ombuds role investigating local government to ensure public agencies are working in the best interests of the public. The launch of the Ethics Ombudsperson Office is a testament to District Attorney Pamela Price’s commitment to government transparency and accountability to the community. It is the first of its kind in California District Attorneys’ offices.
The structure of the Ethics Ombudsperson Office is informed by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Ombuds Association (IOA) and is further modeled on The Northern District of California (NDCA) Ombudsperson Program through which attorney members of the NDCA Bar may confidentially communicate feedback and concerns regarding the Court or individual judges. The goal of the Ethics Ombudsperson Office is to prevent the unethical practices that have been unearthed inside the ACDAO. It will be led by Assistant District Attorney Kwixuan Maloof, who will serve as the office’s Ombudsperson and report directly to District Attorney Pamela Price.
Maloof has worked in the Alameda DA's office since January 2023. Prior to that, he was an attorney with the San Francisco Public Defender's Office. He earned his BA and MA from San Jose State University, and his JD at the New College of California. (ACDAO Press Release; LinkedIn; ABC7 Bay Area.)
Congratulations 👏👏👏
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