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***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR`** <br />BUSINESS CALENDAR <br />3. U-Visa Certification and Santa Ana Police Department Procedure 4130 <br />MINUTES: At 5:12 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. <br />Commander Rosa Ponce Leon gave a presentation regarding the U-Visa Certification <br />and Police Department Procedure 4130. <br />At 5: 13 P.M., Commissioner Perea arrived to the dais. <br />Commissioner Mejia asked for clarification regarding the Police Department's definition <br />andexample of helpfulness. <br />Chair Vega asked for clarification regarding the Police Department role as the City is <br />a Sanctuary City. <br />Commissioner Perea spoke regarding the background of the U-Visa Certification, <br />asked who receives the U-Visa reports and corresponds to certifications once <br />processed, and requested the commission receive quarterly data reports regarding <br />cases and the phone number to the U-Visa be listed on the City website. <br />Commander Ponce Leon spoke regarding penal code 679. 10 and the role and process <br />of the Police Department's definition of helpfulness, and confirmed the reports are <br />received by the federal government. <br />Vice Chair Carpenter requested clarification on whether the U-Visa applies to civil <br />lawsuits against the City or to complaints filed against the police. <br />Commander Ponce Leon stated the Police Department does not get involved. <br />Commissioner Castillo Laughton requested clarification regarding the definition of <br />'helpfulness' in the U-Visa process and asked for a written protocol and implementation <br />procedure that ensures a more objective approach. He inquired regarding the number <br />of individuals involved in U-Visa determinations, whether there is an appellate process, <br />and sought further clarification on the overall U-Visa requirements. He recommended <br />the Police Department create a written protocol for helpfulness determination. <br />Commander Ponce Leon explained that the Police Department goes off statue, works <br />with witnesses to gain corporation and willingness, and uses internal policy guidelines <br />regarding helpfulness, stated there is no appellate process, and victims can call <br />regarding form requirements not being met. <br />Vice Chair Carpenter asked how long U-Visas last. <br />Commander Ponce Leon stated she does not know as the Police Department is not <br />involved Discussion ensued regarding investigation of crimes, definition of helpfulness, <br />and verification vs certification. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 MAY 08, 2025 <br />