The move, which follows the policy of several O.C. police departments, is meant to promote transparency and aid investigations, Sheriff's Department officials said.
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Santa Ana discusses formation of civilian police oversight commission
The Santa Ana City Council discussed the formation of a civilian police oversight commission on Tuesday.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Dec. 17, 2020 5:56 PM PT
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Under the leadership of a new mayor and three new council members, the Santa Ana City Council this week discussed the formation of a civilian police oversight commission.
City staff spent the last few months compiling information on other civilian police oversight programs and presented it to the council at the Tuesday meeting.
Most council members conveyed favor for the commission, which Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza said is “long overdue.”