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Please add any comments below regarding your thoughts on police oversight. It is time that SAPID implements and independent police review board. One made up of city residents and experts on police oversight. The key is the independence. Cases cannot be reviewed solely internally. A police oversight committee only works if the committee has authority to enforce laws, discipline officers including termination, and subpoena records. All of this should be completely transparent to the public. Additionally, the cost of the committee should be covered under the already existing police budget. The police department should not get additional funding for this but should pay for it using its already exorbitant funds. This is a stupid idea that will only turn our city into the likes of Los Angels, Chicago, Detroit, etc. We need this in order to have trust in our officials and no unions getting involved to protect cops There must be regular community meetings that the public can attend. There must be power in the board to discipline and terminate officers. We desperately need a committee that is representative of Santa Ana and itA€TMS most policed communities. The oversite commission needs to be a permanent budgeted item. It would be good to have people on it that have been effected by law enforcement or have filed a complaint. I think creating this type of accountability for law enforcement will benefit all who experienced the ugliness from law enforcement when they have abused their authority of power. I believe the selection of this committee should be local members of the community such as our residence to make this committee work thoroughly, no politicians, law enforcement, no city council just the residents of Santa Ana. LetA€T'"s put an end to the cycle of abuse from our own police officers, with accountability for their actions, so we as Santaneros, Santaneras can no longer fear the police but instead work with them as a community. Thank you for this initiative. It's long overdue. I've seen it work well in other cities. It can rebuild confidence in the police force and save taxpayer money paid out in law suits. Santa Ana police need independent oversight. The board should be elected. Be fair not corrupt as your history has shown. This is an over reaction by community members to instances occurring in a number of other cities. SA has zero history of racism, aggressive enforcement etc. So why do we need this? That is what we have a cheif, city manager for....... another layer of bureacracy and more taxpayer money down the drain. it is sad that i can not use my name because of retaliation. this is the reason why the city must create and support said oversight must be a santa ana resident IA€T"'m so glad Santa Ana is doing this! It is very needed and I want to ensure that this group does not have police influence, pressure, or infiltration through money or politics. Please be sure to give the committee oversight, power, and independence from and over police leadership. Police Oversight is the City Council's job. They are looking for an out. Don't do it. City Council 34 — 68 9/7/2021