HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - Item 15 Becerra, Alexis
From: Alex Michel Michel <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 7:11 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Alex Michel Michel
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Jennifer Salmon <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:44 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Jennifer Salmon
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Adolfo M Ochoa <
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:16 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Please Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Adolfo M Ochoa
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Nathalie Arenas <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 10:25 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Nathalie Arenas
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Alexis Serrato <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:53 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Alexis Serrato
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Gyzeht Delgado <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 5:16 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Gyzeht Delgado
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Zora Mihaley <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:34 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Zora Mihaley
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Chirag Shah <maxbrealpowers@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 6:48 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Chirag Shah
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Bryan Vicente <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 8:02 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Bryan Vicente
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Marysol Aguirre <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:02 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Marysol Aguirre
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Karina Paredes <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 11:35 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Karina Paredes
z
Becerra, Alexis
From: Courtney Calderon <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 5:49 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Courtney Calderon
z
Becerra, Alexis
From: Lorena Romero <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 8:45 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Lorena Romero
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Marco Bustos <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 9:57 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Vote No on Item 29: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana.Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPID has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
Marco Bustos
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Teri Saydak <
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:42 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Please vote NO on item 29 the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission
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Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 29, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight Commission
ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent oversight of police
conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But these amendments would undermine
that goal by:
-Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has already completed its
own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission's ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
-Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and transparency. If
passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no real power to protect the public
or prevent harm.
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police Oversight
Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversite, not more empty promises.
Thank you,
Teri Saydak
Santa Ana resident
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Flores, Dora
From:María Baeza <noreply@adv.actionnetwork.org>
Sent:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:24 PM
To:eComment
Subject:Vote No on Item 15: Defend the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
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Santa Ana City Council,
Dear Mayor Amezcua and the Santa Ana City Council,
I am writing to strongly oppose item 15, the proposed amendments to the Police Oversight
Commission ordinance being considered at your July 1st meeting.
The original vision behind the Commission was to ensure that our city had independent
oversight of police conduct, something the people of Santa Ana have long demanded. But
these amendments would undermine that goal by:
- Stripping the Commission of its power to conduct independent investigations.
- Limiting its review powers to only certain types of complaints, and only after SAPD has
already completed its own Internal Affairs review.
- Eliminating the Commission’s ability to make disciplinary recommendations.
- Cutting off communication between the Commission and City leadership.
- Blocking the Commission from engaging with the public.
- Requiring Commissioners to undergo police-led trainings instead of independent ones.
These are not minor adjustments, they are deliberate efforts to weaken accountability and
transparency. If passed, these changes will turn the Commission into a symbolic body with no
real power to protect the public or prevent harm.
1
I urge you to vote NO on these amendments and honor the intent and purpose of the Police
Oversight Commission. The people of Santa Ana deserve real oversight, not more empty
promises.
María Baeza
Santa Ana , California 92707
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Flores, Dora
From:Tiffany Bailey <TBailey@aclusocal.org>
Sent:Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:51 PM
To:eComment
Subject:Written Comment for Agenda Item 15
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Good evening,
My name is Tiffany Bailey. I am the Deputy Project Director of the ACLU of Southern California’s Criminal Justice and
Police Practices project. I am providing public comment on agenda item 15 concerning proposed amendments to the
police oversight commission.
The ACLU SoCal has reviewed the extensive proposed amendments to the ordinance and I’m here to provide comment on
our grave concerns about how these amendments will serve only to eliminate critical oversight powers and transparency
measures—changes that will surely result in a weakened Commission that is unable to carry out its oversight functions. Of
our many concerns, I wanted to raise three:
First, the amendments completely remove the independent investigations component of the ordinance, eliminating
a critical component that community members asked for and which serves as a guardrail to ensure that the
Commission does not just merely rubber stamp the actions of law enforcement but truly oversees their actions.
In quite a disturbing fashion, the confidentiality section now provides that civil or criminal penalties can be
attached for any confidentiality breaches. This is unnecessary because there is already state laws governing
disclosure of law enforcement personnel records in state penal code 832.7. Also, given what we have seen unfold
in LA with the prosecution of Diana Teran - for which the court of appeal issued a writ of prohibition against
further prosecutorial proceedings other than dismissal last month after more than a year of litigation, it’s a
dangerous precedent that will surely have a chilling effect on oversight.
Finally, the amendments narrows the types of complaints that can be reviewed. For certain categories of
misconduct like sexual assault and dishonesty, it only allows for Commission review if SAPD’s IA has made a
sustained finding of misconduct. This is deeply problematic because it practically means that egregious
misconduct like sexually assaulting civilians is only reviewable if SAPD itself has already sustained that finding.
That’s not how oversight is supposed to work. The oversight body can’t be limited to reviewing cases that the
department has already sustained. I think this may be a mistaken importing of language in SB 16 into a context
that simply does not work.
In short, the community fought long and hard for this Council to bring an effective oversight body to Santa Ana and with
the appointment of the recent Oversight Director, the City is on the precipice of actualizing the independent oversight and
transparency goals detailed in the establishing ordinance. Now is not the time to make sweeping changes that will gut the
Commission’s power. An oversight body that provides the appearance of community-focused transparency and
accountability that it ultimately cannot and will not deliver, is far worse than no oversight body at all.
We urge the City Council to reject any proposed amendments. If the City Council is unwilling to do so at this time, we ask
that the City Attorney prepare a detailed memo explaining precisely how these changes are necessary to abide by POBR
as the staff report merely cites to the entire statute. Without further explanation and analysis, to my eye, many of these
changes are policy-based and they are bad policy. The community deserves and needs more information from the City to
better understand the proposed changes.
Thank you,
Tiffany
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Tiffany Bailey
Deputy Project Director of Criminal Justice and Police Practices
Munger, Tolles & Olson Senior Staff Attorney
ACLU of Southern California
1313 W. Eighth Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.977.5202
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