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3. Senate Bill 719 and Santa Ana Police Department Policies 307 & 308 <br />Recommended Action; Receive a presentation on the Santa Ana Police <br />Department's Vehicle Pursuit and Response to Calls policies and provide input for <br />staff consideration. <br />MINUTES: Commander Joe Weber gave a presentation regarding Senate Bill 719 <br />and Santa Ana Police Department Policies 307 and 308. <br />Commissioner Said requested traffic collision statistics from the past three years, <br />asked what the four-hour training for officers includes, and whether it addresses <br />distractions such as phones and laptops to help prevent accidents. She inquired <br />whether there is an internal traffic review board and what measures are in place to <br />assist officers with multiple collisions in improving their driving. <br />Commander Weber stated he does not have current traffic collision statistics, spoke <br />regarding the four-hour training provided to officers and distractions, and explained <br />progressive disciplinary action is used for officers who have multiple collisions and <br />remediate ways to help officers avoid collisions. <br />Deputy Chief Roland Andrade stated the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) <br />does not have a traffic review board, explained the levels of review conducted for <br />collision reports, and noted Chief Robert Rodriguez has mandated all sworn officers <br />to complete EVOC training again to help mitigate traffic collisions. <br />Commissioner Mejia requested information on the decision -making process <br />covered during the four-hour training and whether pursuit data can be made <br />available on the Department's website. She inquired about the authorization of <br />pursuits fornonviolent or property crimes such as stolen vehicles or traffic violations, <br />what risk analysis is conducted prior to authorization, the process and training guide <br />to officers' decision -making when initiating a pursuit, the factors leading pursuits to <br />escalate to use of force or deadly force, whether additional training is provided to <br />address language barriers, and what measures SAPD is taking to ensure pursuits <br />do not result in excessive use of force. She requested information on body -worn <br />cameras and in -vehicle cameras used during pursuits, and whether SAPD utilizes <br />Artificial Intelligence (Al) to review body -camera footage. <br />Commander Weber explained the authorization analysis for nonviolent or property <br />crimes, what leads officers to pursue an individual, discretion behind the pursuit, <br />procedures in place to minimize risks among officers and individuals during pursuits <br />and custody, policy for excessive use of force and process if an officer is accused <br />of excessive use, and explained activation on body -worn cameras and equipment. <br />He stated training on languages is not offered and the department does not utilize <br />Al. <br />Deputy Chief Andrade further explained the process behind officers pursuing an <br />individual and ongoing evaluation during pursuits. <br />Commissioner Gawronski asked for clarification regarding officer vehicle training in <br />the rain and the number of freeway pursuits by SAPD. <br />POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 OCTOBER 9, 2025 <br />