Santa Ana city council members are considering a host of revisions to their police oversight commission Tuesday that a string of residents say will gut the body’s power to hold police officers accountable.
Tag: Police Accountability
Posted inNEWS
Lost Body Part and Wrongful Death in Custody Are Among Recent Claims Against Anaheim Police
Meanwhile, data obtained by Voice of OC shows the city spent at least $20 million over roughly the last decade to settle or fight legal claims and lawsuits against the police.
Posted inNEWS
New Santa Ana Council Members and Surveyed Residents Take a Closer Look at Police Oversight
Santa Ana is seeing what kind of oversight and accountability could be created for police officers, with newly-elected officials in place to make an eventual decision.
Posted inNEWS
Brea City Council and Police Face Questions About Surveillance of Former School Board Member
Keri Kropke, whose term as trustee at the Brea Olinda Unified School District ended Nov. 30, ties it to ire by some in the community toward her stances on issues like systemic racism and police accountability.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Coastal Enclave Becomes Ground Zero of Police Violence Controversy and Protests
The killing of a homeless Black man by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy prompted protests throughout the day Thursday in San Clemente.
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 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, 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 inNEWS
All Eyes on OC Officials as Calls for Systemic Changes to Police Oversight Grow Amid Protests
Aggressive police unions, spending on law enforcement over youth programs and few citizen oversight boards — activists and leaders say OC’s debate is years in the making.
