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2. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of March 13, 2025. <br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes. <br />END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** <br />BUSINESS CALENDAR <br />3. Military Equipment and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 707 <br />MINUTES:At 5:12 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. <br />Commander Matthew Sorenson gave a presentation regarding military equipment <br />policy 707. <br />Chair Vega asked whether the community events referenced in the presentation <br />included the armored vehicle visiting schools. <br />Commander Sorenson clarified the armored vehicle visits schools without additional <br />military equipment weapons and is the most requested item at community events. <br />Commissioner Mejia questioned the cost effectiveness of investing in an armored <br />vehicle if it is mainly being used for visual representation at community events. <br />Discussion ensued regarding the use and funding of armored vehicles, frequency of <br />equipment deployment, vehicle capabilities, risk assessment process for the use of <br />military equipment in critical incidents, protests, and SWAT team activations. <br />Commander Sorenson answered the commissioner's questions and provided <br />clarification. <br />Commissioner Perea requested copies of the department's military equipment policies, <br />asked for clarification regarding the annual compliance requirements stated in AB481, <br />requested public accessibility to police data including settlements and community <br />forums on military equipment usage, and expressed concern regarding website <br />navigation and accessibility. <br />Commander Sorenson spoke regarding AB 489. <br />Chair Vega asked whether there needed to be a majority agreement for staff to receive <br />input from the committee. <br />Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez clarified that staff would receive input and return <br />at a future meeting to provide updates. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 APRIL 10, 2025