A new board and president have been installed at the Santa Ana Police Officers Association as some officers have demanded a more aggressive, confrontational style in dealing with city leaders.
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Despite Gang Injunction, Reports of Shootings Remain High in Townsend
The number of shootings reported inside Santa Ana’s Townsend Street gang injunction zone remained essentially unchanged before and after the zone was implemented. Critics say it’s evidence that the injunction isn’t working, but Police Chief Carlos Rojas says the picture isn’t so clear.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana
Santa Ana Cops Charged With Stealing Cookies, Vandalism at Pot Shop
The officers shown in the now-infamous pot shop raid video stole cookies and protein bars from the Sky High Holistic dispensary but not ones laced with marijuana, according to the DA’s office.
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Troubled Pasts Force Hard Choices for Some Undocumented Immigrants
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was designed to give undocumented immigrants who arrived as children a chance to go to college and get work. But some who’ve had troubles at school or with law enforcement see it as a trap.
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Santa Ana Again Targets Pot Shop Where Officers Caught on Video
Santa Ana police have issued an order to close a medical marijuana shop where hidden cameras recorded officers allegedly eating pot edibles and mocking an amputee.
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Santa Ana Cops Request ‘No Confidence’ Vote in Police Chief
A wave of discontent appears to be washing over the Santa Ana Police Department, with officers requesting a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Carlos Rojas.
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Study Casts Doubt On Effectiveness of Townsend Gang Injunction
The study, done by a Bay Area-based nonprofit that advocates for minority communities, found Santa Ana’s gang injunction in the Townsend Street neighborhood will not necessarily reduce serious crime in the long run and further erodes residents’ trust of police.
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Santa Ana’s Top Cop Has Tense Debate With Residents During Forum
A two-hour long community forum hosted by Voice of OC featured spirited discussions on issues ranging from the Santa Ana Police Department’s community policing program, to immigration detainees at the city jail and a perceived lack of accountability for officers who engage in misconduct.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Inside the Newsroom, News Briefs, Santa Ana
Voice of OC to Host Forum on Community Policing with SAPD, Activists
Santa Ana Police Chief Carlos Rojas and City Councilman David Benavides will discuss community policing with the public and Voice of OC on Sept. 29.
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Taking Community Policing to the Next Level
Police departments in two California cities — Los Angeles and Richmond — see community-oriented policing as crucial to maintaining the trust of their residents.
