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Commissioner Perea requested a future agenda item regarding abandoned <br />vehicles linked to ICE detentions. <br />Commissioner Mejia recommended policy review regarding ICE interviews and <br />requested clarification. <br />Jail Administrator Willard clarified they inform detainees the ICE interviews are <br />voluntary, and they have a right to refuse. <br />MOTION: Commissioner Mejia moved to have Director further research and <br />investigate the definitions on policy 413.1.1 in regards to criminal violation, <br />seconded by Commissioner Perea. <br />The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: COMMISSIONER GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA, <br />COMMISSIONER PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, <br />COMMISSIONER VEGA, VICE CHAIR CASTILLO <br />LAUGHTON, CHAIR CARPENTER <br />NOES: NONE <br />ABSTAIN: NONE <br />ABSENT: NONE <br />Status: 7-0— 0 — 0 — Pass <br />4. Santa Ana Police Department Policy 429 <br />Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Santa Ana Police <br />Department Policy 429 First Amendment Assemblies policy and provide input to <br />staff. <br />MINUTES: Commander Garry Couso gave a presentation regarding Santa Ana <br />Police Department Policy 429 First Amendment Assemblies policy. <br />Vice Chair Castillo Laughton requested information on the effects of police <br />presence on peaceful gatherings, monitoring procedures for police -wary groups, <br />use of a tiered dispersal system, and criteria for the use of protective gear. <br />Commander Couso stated the effects vary by crowd and protective gear decisions <br />are based on monitoring for criminal activity. <br />Deputy Chief Roland Andrade stated each protest is unique and the protocol is often <br />to monitor from a distance without engaging. He stated a dismissal order only <br />occurs when triggered by criminal activity and when a single agitator is identified. <br />He clarified a dismissal order applies to all protesters, including those who are <br />peaceful. <br />Commissioner Mejia asked whether having an amplified device is prohibited due to <br />a California Penal Code and whether it is prohibiting amplified devices in general or <br />at protest. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 NOVEMBER 13, 2025 <br />