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Vice Chair Castillo Laughton requested clarification on information provided to ICE <br />and raised concerns regarding policy language. <br />Jail Administrator Willard stated only publicly available information is provided. <br />Commissioner Perea asked whether inmate release dates are provided and <br />whether individuals could be held solely for immigration status. <br />Jail Administrator Willard stated release dates are not provided and only individuals <br />with criminal charges are booked. He stated civil immigration detainers are not <br />accepted. <br />Commissioner Perea asked whether SAPD has prepared a policy regarding CA Bill <br />627 and requested the policy be presented to the Commission once finalized. He <br />requested quarterly reports regarding the frequency of ICE requests for retainers, <br />holds, interviews, the number of police calls for service related to ICE, and a <br />summary of ICE activities in the city. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade stated the SAPD legal advisor reviews and creates training <br />regarding legal updates. <br />Commissioner Said asked whether there is an online system to view current <br />inmates. <br />Jail Administrator Willard stated there is currently no online system. <br />Commissioner Mejia stated the policy language should be reviewed to clearly state <br />limitations in orderto avoid discrepancies and asked whether there was a possibility <br />for inmates to be detained in the Santa Ana Jail due to immigration status. <br />Jail Administrator Willard stated judicial warrants are required and all inmates are <br />in custody for criminal offences. <br />Commissioner Mejia asked for clarification regarding SAPD's ability to manage ICE <br />officers violent behaviors and asked whether it is possible for information to be <br />accessed by ICE through the Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade stated SAPD is not documenting criminal behavior as it <br />relates to federal agents but officers can provide contact information for federal <br />agencies if the public would like to submit a complaint. He clarified SAPD does not <br />disclose information to federal agencies for immigration enforcement purposes. <br />Commissioner Mejia asked if detainer requests have increased. <br />Jail Administrator Willard stated detainers and inquires have declined. <br />Chair Carpenter asked whether SAPD would provide rescue aide to ICE agents. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade stated SAPD provides aid to anyone whose life is threatened. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 4 NOVEMBER 13, 2025 <br />