Under pressure to find different policing approaches, officials have unveiled a proposal to redirect funding toward sexual assault and LGBTQ+ crime victims.
Tag: Police Spending
Posted inSanta Ana
Council Clashes, Police Spending Furor, Community Outcry: Santa Ana Has a New Budget
It was a night of wins and losses for different initiatives championed by Santa Ana residents.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Council Members to Finalize City Budget, Some Community Spending Demands Persist
It may be the last opportunity for residents to have a say on how their tax dollars are spent this year.
Posted inGovernment
Santa Ana Council Approves Police Cost Increases, Viet Community Liaison in First Round Budget Vote
Council members also approved ramped up funding for legal defense for undocumented residents.
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
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
Santa Ana Police Lawsuit Settlements Cost Taxpayers At Least $24 Million Over Last Decade
It has cost Santa Ana roughly $24 million out of the public purse to settle legal claims and lawsuits against the police department over the last decade, according to official data.
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 inNEWS
Cypress Officials Approve Ramped Up Salary Range for Next Police Chief, Whoever it is
Public agencies for years have justified these salary spending increases by arguing that high quality personnel demand competitive pay.
Posted inCountywide, Government, NEWS, Politics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Top Stories
Police Contracts and Spending Coming Under Much More Scrutiny in Orange County
After recent protests calling for reforms on law enforcement spending, it appears even the most routine of police contracts at OC’s public meetings are coming under public scrutiny.
