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CITY COUNCIL 8 FEBRUARY 3, 2026 <br />8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department <br /> <br />Department(s): Police Department <br /> <br />Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report <br />regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police <br />Department (SAPD). <br /> <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested the total costs for personnel, clear <br />policy guidelines, information be provided to the community, and thanked staff for <br />their efforts on the item. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hernandez thanked the City Manager’s office and Santa Ana Police <br />Department (SAPD) for their efforts and spoke in support of the item. <br /> <br />Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item and requested the Police <br />Oversight Commission be included when it comes to policies or technologies within <br />SAPD. <br /> <br />Councilmember Phan inquired about the next step in the process post receive and <br />file of the item, requested clarification on what type of in-car cameras would be used, <br />and when cameras would turn on and begin recording. <br /> <br />City Manager Nuñez suggested addressing the implementation of the item during the <br />budget process. <br /> <br />Chief of Police Robert Rodriguez stated in-car cameras would need to be put out for <br />bid, the department would report back to the City Council the recommended product, <br />and noted in-car cameras can be activated based on factors such as policy <br />implementation, usage of cameras, and when siren lights go on. <br /> <br />Councilmember Lopez asked whether the item would have a request for proposal or <br />sole source. <br /> <br />City Manager Nuñez stated there is no determination at this time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Phan suggested getting together with Axon Enterprise to gather <br />information on potential bundle services that could be provided since the City is in <br />contract with them for body-worn cameras for SAPD. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />   <br />  <br />City Council 5 – 19 2/17/2026