Santa Ana resident Florentino Lopez recounts for the first time his violent arrest earlier this month by police officers that was captured on a viral video.
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Santa Ana Police Arrest Immigrant Advocates Observing ICE Agents in OC’s Only Sanctuary City
Two residents were arrested by Santa Ana police officers while they were tracking and observing ICE agents Wednesday raising renewed concerns about the department’s attitude towards cooperating with federal agents.
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OC District Attorney Drops Charges Against Man Violently Arrested by Santa Ana Police
The district attorney has dismissed charges of resisting arrest, blocking the roadway and smoking marijuana near a school against a man who was violently punched and arrested by Santa Ana police officers.
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Santa Ana Police Union President Criticizes Elected Officials’ Remarks on Viral Violent Arrest
Santa Ana’s Police Union President is raising concerns about elected officials remarks on the viral police beating of a man last week and their decision to hire an outside investigator.
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One OC City Set to Pause Flock Cameras; Will a Second One Follow?
Fullerton officials are the first in OC to push the brakes on automated license plate readers, while Santa Ana officials have delayed their own discussion on Flock cameras.
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Santa Ana Officials to Launch Independent Probe Into Viral Police Beating
Elected officials will look to hire independent investigators to probe a viral police beating caught on camera that sparked growing calls for accountability.
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More OC Cities to Review Automated License Plate Reader Contracts
Officials in two OC cities are expected to debate keeping their contracts for automated license plate readers known commonly as Flock cameras a month before the November election.
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Viral Police Beating in Santa Ana Spurs Calls for Accountability
A viral video of Santa Ana police officers beating a man after throwing him onto the street last week is sparking calls for accountability ahead of the November election.
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Residents Across OC Increasingly Pushback on Flock Cameras
Activists are calling on Santa Ana leaders to get rid of their contract for Flock cameras amid privacy concerns, while Fullerton residents are expected to receive an update on how the cameras are being used in their city.
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Orange County’s Police Surveillance Increases Amid Budget Woes
Local police departments and the county sheriffs are increasingly using drones, security cameras and license plate readers as part of their daily operations.
