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.”
Tag: Santa Ana police
Posted inCorrections, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Had No Right to Expect Privacy During a Pot Shop Raid: Court of Appeal
Although officers believed they had disabled all cameras, it was unreasonable of them to conclude they were not being recorded, the court determined.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Amid Funding Shortfall, Santa Ana Raises Median Police Compensation Above $213,000
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.
Posted inInvestigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police to Start Wearing Body Cameras This Summer
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.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Leaders Collaborate on Reducing Shootings, Gangs and Other Youth Violence
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
Divided Santa Ana Council Removes Acting City Manager Before He Chooses Acting Police Chief
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.
Posted inEconomy, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Police Chief to Resign Amid Criticism and Praise
Carlos Rojas is resigning and taking a job in the San Francisco Bay Area, amid public praise and criticism of his leadership from a divided City Council.
Posted inSafety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Jump in Shootings Prompts Santa Ana to Look at Comprehensive Approach
Shootings in the city have tripled and homicides have doubled in recent years. City leaders are starting a community-wide conversation about how to address the issue, as they emphasize the need for everyone to work together.
Posted inInvestigative, Safety, Security & Justice, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Considers New Police Oversight After $8.5 Million in Shooting Payouts
Most of the City Council supports a discussion about new oversight, including the possible creation of a civilian review panel that would examine police use-of-force incidents. The city paid more than $8 million last year to settle police shooting lawsuits.
Posted inCountywide, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Santa Ana Cop Fired After Pot Shop Raid to Rejoin Force Due to Court Ruling
Officer Brandon Sontag still faces criminal charges in connection with the raid of Sky High Holistic.
