Some are questioning why the Santa Ana police relinquished command of the scene to Anaheim police before officers mistook a water bottle for a gun and shot Lopez repeatedly in September.
Tag: Gerry Serrano
Posted inGovernment
City Survey Shows Santa Ana Police Least COVID-Vaccinated City Workers As OC Health Officials Brace for Another Surge
Only 65 percent of unionized Santa Ana police officers are vaccinated, according to a city survey – well below the rest of all other city hall workers in total, at 82 percent.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana Police Union Pushes Back on Possible Vaccine Requirement for City Employees
As the total COVID-19 death toll in Santa Ana approaches 1,000, city officials have raised concern over police union push back to a vaccine requirement for city employees.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana Police Union Says It Votes ‘No Confidence’ in Police Chief, Who Says He’s Under Political Attack
A conflict between police union boss Gerry Serrano and Police Chief David Valentin heats up.
Posted inInvestigative
Santa Ana Officials: Police Union Boss Threatens to ‘Burn the Place Down’ to Boost His Pension
Top city officials, in a set of documents obtained by Voice of OC, allege an intimidation campaign by Gerry Serrano to get a bigger pension he’s not entitled to.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Cops to Hold No Confidence Vote in Police Chief, Union Says
Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin could face a vote of no confidence by officers in his ranks amid ongoing issues between his department and the labor union representing officers.
Posted inSanta Ana
Cracks Emerge in Santa Ana’s Powerful Police Union as VP Resigns, Alleges ‘Dictatorship’ and Lying By Top Boss
The latest sign comes in an explosive email from the union’s vice president, who resigned and said he caught union President Gerry Serrano lying to him.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Santa Ana’s Police Chief Rung Alarm Bells Over Police Union Boss’ Excessive Cash-Out for Time Off
Santa Ana’s Police Chief has raised questions about whether Police Sgt. Gerry Serrano — the man just re-elected to lead the city’s powerful police union — scored excessive cash-outs for unused time off from City Hall.
Posted inNEWS
Santa Ana’s Police Chief Rung Alarm Bells Over Police Union Boss’ Excessive Cash-Out for Time Off
Santa Ana’s Police Chief has raised questions about whether Police Sgt. Gerry Serrano — the man just re-elected to lead the city’s powerful police union — scored excessive cash-outs for unused time off from City Hall.
Posted inCountywide
Federal Grand Jury Issued Subpoenas Regarding Santa Ana Police Union President
Gerry Serrano, a highly influential figure in city politics, hasn’t responded to requests for comment.
