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Commander Couso cited Santa Ana Municode 10-153 and stated the prohibition <br />varies on intent. <br />Commissioner Mejia requested clarification on required media credentials, seizure <br />of cameras under Section 429.3 (c), protections for media, improvements to <br />amplified announcement devices, and a list of chemical agent ingredients. <br />Commander Couso stated media credentials are typically issued by news <br />organizations for planned events, but verification is not possible during dispersal of <br />events, and seizure of materials occurs when they may contain evidence. He <br />explained SAPD trains officers to support media safety, improvements to amplified <br />devices may be beneficial, and chemical agent ingredient list will be provided. <br />Commissioner Said shared personal observations of Santa Ana Police Department <br />(SAPD) at an organized gathering. <br />Commissioner Perea acknowledged SAPD's progress and requested: actions <br />ensuring media safety at assemblies, clarification regarding on frequency of <br />dismissal orders, information on responses to civil disobedience, documentation of <br />non -lethal devices deployments, and summary reports for each gathering, and <br />number of disciplinary actions for failures to follow demonstrations protocols. <br />Commander Couso stated SAPD maintains a welcoming posture towards media, <br />and dismissal orders are repeated in both English and Spanish. He stated <br />approaches to civil disobedience vary and all non -lethal device uses are <br />documented. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade stated Assembly Bill 48 requires public availability of crowd <br />control reports and these are posted on the City website. <br />Commissioner Perea moved to have Oversight Director provide data of the past 10 <br />to 15 years regarding discipline of officers not following procedure or protocol to <br />public demonstrations, seconded by Commissioner Mejia. <br />Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez clarified the motion exceeds the scope <br />of the item, Motion was dismissed. <br />Chair Carpenter asked whether dispersal orders apply to all individuals present. <br />Commander Couso confirmed they apply to everyone in attendance. <br />Commissioner Vega asked whether the dispersal orders apply citywide or separate <br />protests are handled individually and shared concerns based on past experience <br />with riots. <br />Commander Couso stated each demonstration is treated separately. <br />Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked whether officers receive bias training and <br />whether the training is re-emphasized before officers respond to protests. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6 NOVEMSER 13, 2025 <br />