With Community Demands Still Pending, Santa Ana Nears Final Budget Approval
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Santa Ana officials are on track to give final approval to a new city budget that increases police spending by millions.
Police Officials Allege ‘Illegal Scheme’ by Their Union to Oust Santa Ana Police Chief
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The suit alleges union president Gerry Serrano held a grudge stemming from then-Police Chief Carlos Rojas’ discipline of Serrano for a 2011 hit-and-run DUI arrest, and later worked to oust Rojas as part of an “illegal scheme.” Serrano and the city deny the claims.
Santa Ana Searches for Money to Cover Police Raises
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Santa Ana officials are looking for money in other parts of the Police Department budget to fund $4.3 million for police pay increases this fiscal year, as City Council members continue to be deadlocked over whether to fund the raises.
Santa Ana Approves $25 Million Police Raise, But Not Funding
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Santa Ana City Council members granted raises to police officers and sergeants totaling $25 million over the next two and a half years, without the ability to actually pay the $4.3 million cost for this fiscal year.
Former Santa Ana Police Chief Alleges Wrongdoing by Top City Officials and Officers’ Union Leader
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In a legal claim he filed against the city, Carlos Rojas said he “was forced to involuntarily resign his civil service position as a result of potential illegal activity and/or noncompliance [with rules and/or regulations] among city officials.”
Santa Ana Police Had No Right to Expect Privacy During a Pot Shop Raid: Court of Appeal
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Although officers believed they had disabled all cameras, it was unreasonable of them to conclude they were not being recorded, the court determined.
Amid Funding Shortfall, Santa Ana Raises Median Police Compensation Above $213,000
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The new contract raises the base salary for officers and sergeants by 5.6 percent to 10.6 percent, depending on seniority and work schedule. Supporters say it’s needed to keep compensation competitive, while opponents say Santa Ana can’t afford the increase.
Santa Ana Police to Start Wearing Body Cameras This Summer
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Officials still are drafting rules for when the cameras must be turned on, what the repercussions are for not using the cameras and whether any videos will be made public. The City Council also is considering increased oversight of the police department, including possibly creating a civilian review panel.
Santa Ana Leaders Collaborate on Reducing Shootings, Gangs and Other Youth Violence
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A meeting last week drew a wide cross-section of city leaders and residents – including top officials from the city, schools, police, and nonprofit groups – amid a tripling of shootings in recent years.
Divided Santa Ana Council Removes Acting City Manager Before He Chooses Acting Police Chief
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The decision came on a 4-3 vote just as Mouet was preparing to announce his process for choosing an acting police chief, following Chief Carlos Rojas’ announcement last week that he’s leaving the city for a different police chief job.