The $13 million purchase of cameras goes to county supervisors for approval today, four years after Santa Ana police began using them on their patrol staff.
Tag: body cameras
Posted inCosta Mesa
Costa Mesa Police Officers to Wear Body-Worn Cameras Amid Calls For Police Reform
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.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Police Meet With Residents to Discuss Body Cameras
Over 50 people attended a community forum at Latino Health Access to hear about the police department’s plan to have officers wear body cameras.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide, Health & Wellness
ACLU: Voters Support Greater Police Transparency
Poll of likely voters shows they favor public access to police misconduct reports, body cam footage.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, News Briefs, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana’s Budget Includes New Hires, Raises
The $226 million spending plan for fiscal year 2015-16 includes the addition of seven police officers, staffing for police body cameras and raises for city employees.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Few Residents Show for Santa Ana Forum on Police Body Cameras
Santa Ana police are considering adopting body cameras and convened a forum Thursday to gather input from members of the public. Unfortunately, hardly anyone showed up.
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Body Cameras Could Be Approved For Fullerton Police
Fullerton City Council next in line to approve body cameras for police officers.
Posted inAnaheim, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
Anaheim City Council to Buy Body Cameras for Police Officers
The City Council will spend $1.1 million on body cameras for police officers, a step city officials hope will continue building a fragile trust with residents.
Posted inEconomy, Irvine, Transportation
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Body cameras could be worn by Anaheim police, and nepotism gets attention in Garden Grove.
