The Anaheim and Santa Ana police departments are facing serious questions from top officials and residents about their decisions the night of Brandon Lopez’s killing.
Tag: Law enforcement
Posted inNEWS
Different Ideas of Pride Through Policy Parade Across Orange County
Transgender community assistance pleas, issues around LGBTQ+ veterans, and debates over police in celebrations in recent years are fueling a Pride policy debate.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Costa Mesa Officials Approve $2M Annual Contract For Shelter, Other Cities Rethink Homelessness Response
While new shelters have been built, a recent poll indicates housing is a top concern among Orange County residents.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Police Questioned About Why Some Sexual Assault Reports Receive Same Urgency as Graffiti
Some say there’s a need for police departments in general to overhaul their response to sexual assault cases. Will Santa Ana take that step?
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Even More OC Cities Join Movement to Switch Out Cops for Social Workers in Homeless, Mental Health Response
The cities of Buena Park, Fullerton, and possibly Santa Ana have joined in on the idea.
Posted inGovernment
Orange County’s Police Oversight Office Has Yet to Release Its First Report After Years of Silence
Not one report has yet been made public. The Office of Independent Review’s new leader says that may come in August.
Posted inCountywide
Westminster Police Officer On Paid Leave After Punching Person in Handcuffs Twice, As City PD Faces Ongoing Issues
The officer, who the Westminster Police Dept. has not named, is now under an internal affairs investigation.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Supervisors No Longer Question Sheriff Spending Tax Money Without Proper Authorization
There used to be questions when the sheriff asked for retroactive approvals months after purchases were made. Not anymore.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice
Fullerton Residents Continue to Protest Police Shooting of Hector Hernandez
Friends and neighbors of Hector Hernandez say they still want answers, 10 months after police shot and killed the U-Haul employee and father outside his home.
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.
