Costa Mesa now will join several other cities in the county and around the country that have cops wear body cameras to film their interactions.
Tag: George Floyd Protests
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Pushes Police Oversight and Budget Discussion to Thursday, Pressure Mounts to Redirect Police Funds
Hundreds of public comments on spending pushed the Tuesday meeting into Wednesday.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County Protests Against Police Violence To Continue Over Week of Juneteenth
Protests in OC over police violence toward black people and the role of law enforcement in public safety are showing no sign of stopping this week — the week of Juneteenth.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Mayor Faces Growing Criticism Over Facebook Blocking
In less than two weeks, three legal groups have condemned Irvine mayor Christina Shea’s blocking of several critics on her Facebook page as she continues to defend her position.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Will Again Consider Police Oversight Along with Budget, Police Salary Concessions
The discussion comes in the wake of protests over the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd. The idea has been struck down twice before by the Council.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
After Resident Pressing, Irvine City Council Approves Rent Assistance Program
After months of pressure from Irvine residents calling for support, the council approved $2 million in aid that will come from outside support, not the general fund.
Posted inIrvine, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Irvine City Council Expresses Confidence In Police Tactics
After a presentation by Police Chief Mike Hamel, the City Council expressed comfort that the police are practicing proper de-escalation tactics and appropriate use of force.
Posted inEducation, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Unified School District Creates Ethnic Studies Requirement in Wake of George Floyd Protests
The Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to mandate students finish a one-year course of ethnic studies before receiving their diploma.
Posted inAnaheim, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council Minority Begins Questioning Police Spending
Some Anaheim City Council members are beginning to publicly question the city’s police budget following demonstrations against police brutality that have swept across OC.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Orange County Supervisors Take Formal Stand Against Police Brutality
Orange County Supervisors on Tuesday formally took a stand against police brutality when they adopted a resolution condemning the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd.
