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Commissioner Gawronski asked for clarification regarding the submitted complaints <br /> related to other agencies. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse stated the information presented is <br /> strictly informational. <br /> Commissioner Vega asked how complaints will be received and processed. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse explained the complaint process and <br /> stated the complaints will be sent via email. <br /> Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez explained the Police complaint portal is <br /> accessible to all via the City website. <br /> Commissioner Said asked whether Commissioners may review body-worn camera <br /> footage related to complaints, whether such footage is considered part of an <br /> officer's personnel file, how decisions are made without disclosing confidential <br /> information, and the closed session process for handling complaints. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse stated body-worn camera footage <br /> may be requested as part of the investigation and reviewed by the Commission in <br /> closed session to determine whether further investigation is warranted, relevant <br /> footage is considered part of the officer's personnel file, the Commission may direct <br /> the Independent Police Oversight Director to proceed or not proceed with further <br /> investigation, and Internal Affairs (IA) is conducting a parallel independent <br /> investigation. <br /> Deputy City Manager Vazquez explained the process for complaints for the <br /> upcoming Closed Session meeting. <br /> Commissioner Perea requested a report on complaints from late 2023 and 2024. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse stated complaints must be <br /> investigated within the one-year limitation however, a report could be presented to <br /> the Commission. <br /> Deputy Chief Roland Andrade stated complaints received from 2023 and 2024 were <br /> investigation by Santa Ana Police Department(SAPD). <br /> Commissioner Perea requested IA outcomes related to the complaints filed prior to <br /> 2025. <br /> Commissioner Gawronski asked for clarification regarding the voting process for the <br /> complaints to be investigated and data related to complaints filed prior to 2025. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse explained the one-year timeframe <br /> limitation for complaints prior to 2025. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 DECEMBER 11, 2025 <br />