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belief that the police force is here to protect itself and its stakeholders has become evident. As I watched police defend Mater Dei HS when nobody was even paying attention to it as looters, not protesters, vandalized Smart&Final right across the street and walked home to see the scene on every channel knowing the cops were only yards away and choosing to do nothing in order to let this image be the one that remains in people's minds instead of that of peaceful protestors exercising their right to protestjust one intersection down, my trust of this police force only lessened. After attending protests in Irvine where there was only one police car present, the image became even clearer. That car was parked by where everyone was parking and far from the center of action, in fact they were sitting there calmly eating their lunch. Why the difference in treatment. I would love to trust my police force and know that if I am in trouble they can come help, but today as it stands I do not. How is it that a police officer can become one with such little training? We demand so much from you, but you get so little training. That's what you should be investing in. Oversight is not the solution. Take the time to get to know your community, de - Great job on putting out this survey! Please keep up the great work and accountability. I'd rather abolish SAPID but I guess this is the next best thing crime and LOTS of illegal fireworks in my area; yet police can't get to us in time to get the perp. Give them MORE support and START teaching our kids in school TO RESPECT THEM not badmouth them. It is an important part of proper policing. I would be willing to be a member of such a review team those violating the public trust. to no tat, when crossed, may put our officers in harms way. Our police officers should not fear repercussions for doing their job. I'm sure they second guess themselves all the time, or wish they had three seconds more to think about their actions, but they do not have that luxury. An oversight committee has all the time in the world to think of alternate ways a situation can be handled. Too much "Oversight" may get the officer(s) injured or killed should they take an extra second to think. The committee does not have the fear of death should they choose which may replace or duplicate police internal affairs processes, staffed y non -police civilian investigators. Not all police officers are "dirty cops", those that are should be publicly released from this duty. Changes need to be made and made public. believe the police in Santa Ana do a good job and we could use more officers on our streets. I hey should ave more resources to hire more officers and have community events and more training. committee. Thank you!! should stay away from the investigation -focused model so efforts are not duplicated between ntemal Affairs an the oversight committee. Employees and Officer have rights and if violated by one group could defeat the purpose of an investigation. That due process involves legalities which a volunteer should not be a part of. Needs to happen ranked University. I have a BA and a Masters and I have the privilege of serving the community in the field o� education. I have great respect for law enforcement. They serve a difficult but necessary function. Growing up in Santa Ana I can personally attest to the need for Police reform. My interactions with Police in the 80's were often not positive. I have always been a law abiding citizen. In addition, I have excelled in my academic studies since Elementary school. Math and Science is my strength. Spelling and grammar is my weakness. Unfortunately, my determination to do the "right thing" throughout my life did not protect me from what I perceived as Police harassment. It occurred on multiple occasions. I do not believe that the behavior of a few is necessarily representative of all officers in a department but I was surprised by the ratio of negative interactions I had with officers. I would suggest that officer training strongly work at instilling a strong desire to build public trust vs. driving through neighborhoods almost as if respect is demanded. In addition, it is helpful for training to include P.D. both parts. paper. No more abuse of power! Transparency and justice for the people of Santa Ana. Integral a intercomunicativo y muy entrenados en derechos y programas en salud mental Ya es hora de que la comunidad participe en el modelo de seguridad ciudadana que defea y se necesita... y mejorar la comunicaciA'n ciudadano/policA-a y capacitar y enseA±ar a la comunidad sobre los procedimientos 65D-128