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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Item 15 - Police Oversight CommissionPolice Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 1 POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ORDINANCE Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 2 Establishment & Purpose; Sec. 2-660 •Clarifies that the Commission provides oversight “through the Police Oversight Director” •The Police Oversight Director, independent from the Police Department , provides a review of, analysis, and recommendations on police practices •Audit model vs investigative body Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 3 Membership and Term: Sec. 2-661 •Outlines the structure of the Commission, calling for 7 members appointed by the City Council and requiring diverse, qualified representation from the community. •No change –clarifying language to and edits. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 4 •What restrictions and qualifications are imposed in this section? –Commissioners must reside in Santa Ana –Cannot be City employees –Former Peace Officers may serve only after 5 years, and only one may serve at a time –Attorney’s with conflicts are excluded –CHANGE:Appointment,removal,vacancies shall comply with SAMC 2-662 Qualifications of Commissioners; Sec. 2-662 Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 5 Commissioner Confidentiality and Training; Sec. 2-663 •Prevents the release of sensitive information. ADDS: –Failure to comply with the terms of the confidentiality agreement shall result in removal from the Commission and/or other legal consequences in a Commissioner’s individual capacity, including but not limited to criminal and/or civil penalties. Removal of a Commissioner shall comply with SAMC 2 -326. •Keeps 3rd Party training for commissioners •Must sign confidentiality agreements •ADDS: Must participate in a ride-a-long within 90 days •ADDS: Attend the Community Police Academy within 18 months Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 6 Meetings; Sec. 2-664 •Changes include: –Establishment of monthly meeting date and time -Second Thursday of each month starting at 5PM –Process for Commissioners to request agenda items -similar to Council requested items –It codifies that the City Manager, or designee, manages agenda submissions and meeting support •Establishes clearer roles and responsibilities in supporting Commission meetings. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 7 Powers and Duties of the Commission; Sec. 2-665 •What authority is granted here to the POC? –CHANGE: POC may review misconduct (post IA) –All other types of complaints forwarded to Chief –One year time limit for accepting complaints –Mandates close session confidentiality for discussion on misconduct –Annual Report –Audit authority by POC Director •POC reviews, evaluates, and makes recommendations to the chief on investigations. •Reinforcing confidentiality, due process. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 8 Appointment and Role of the Oversight Director; Sec. 2-666 •What is the Oversight Director’s Role? –Supports the Commission, reviews IA cases after completion (Sec. 2-665b), ensures compliance with POBOR, and is appointed by the City Manager with Council confirmation. –Explicitly prohibits retroactive reviews of incidents prior to the ordinance. –Requires publication of qualifying investigations post - review under SB 1421 •Purpose: Clarifies role and strengthens safeguards for officer rights (POBOR) and due process. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 9 Budget and Support; Sec. 2-667 •CHANGE: Clarifies the City Manager’s role to request funding for the POC and Oversight Director in the annual City Budget Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 10 Access to Records, Data, and Reports; Sec. 2-668 •Is this in alignment with Gov. Code 3303, PC 832.5, 832.7, 832.8, and Evidence Code 1043 and 1046? –Yes; the changes clarify that access must be “prompt and complete” but subject to all laws. –Mandates concurrent delivery of state-reported data to the Commission •Purpose: Balances transparency with legal compliance. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 11 Rules and Records; Sec. 2 -669 •What governance rules are outlined? –The City Manager and Oversight Director set Commission rules (adopted by Council), with clear recordkeeping obligations, except where law mandates confidentiality. •Purpose: Codifies procedural transparency while safeguarding protected information. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 12 Severability; Sec. 2 -669 •Why is this clause included? –It ensures that if one provision is found unlawful or void, the rest of the ordinance remains enforceable and intact. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 13 Reserved; Sec. 2-671-2-699 •What is the purpose of these sections? –These are placeholders for potential future provision related to oversight without requiring ordinance restructuring. Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 14 Conclusion •Summary of Intent –Provides structured, lawful oversight –Clarifies Commissioner responsibilities –Protects peace officer rights in alignment with POBOR and applicable laws Police Oversight Commission Amendment Item No. 15 Santa Ana Police Department July 15, 2025 Slide 15 Thank you.