Item 28 - Police Oversight Commissioner

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3/27/23, 11:47 AM Santa Ana, CA Code of Ordinances seq., California Penal Code Sections 832.5, 832.7 and 832.8, Evidence Code Sections 1043 through 1046, the Santa Ana Charter and Municipal Code, the MOU that applies to the impacted member, and Santa Ana Police Department's policies and procedures. (f) The Independent Oversight Director shall review and investigate timely filed/submitted complaints as soon as possible. Pursuant to Santa Ana City Charter Section 1100, the City Council hereby authorizes the Independent Oversight Director to subpoena witnesses, administer oaths and compel the production of evidence for their independent investigation. At the conclusion of the investigation, the Independent Oversight Director shall submit a report with findings and recommendations, orally and in writing, to the Commission. (1) Upon receipt of the Independent Oversight Director's report, the Commission may: (i) Direct the Independent Oversight Director to investigate the complaint further; (ii) Forward the Commission's findings and recommendations concerning the complaint to the City Manager based upon the Independent Oversight Director's report; and (iii) Make disciplinary recommendations to the Police Chief and/or the City Manager, when a complaint of misconduct has been sustained against a Santa Ana Police Officer subject to the restrictions set forth in Government Code Section 3300 etseq., California Penal Code Sections 832.5, 832.7 and 832.8, Evidence Code Sections 1043 through 1046, the Santa Ana Charter and Municipal Code, the MOU that applies to the impacted member, and the Police Department's policies and procedures. This subdivision does not, however, provide the Commission or the Independent Oversight Director the authority to impose any discipline on any member of the Police Department. All discipline ultimately imposed on any peace officer must comply with all federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Government Code Section 3303, etseq., Penal Code Sections 832.5, 832.7 and 832.8, Evidence Code Sections 1043 through 1046, Chapter 9, Article V of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the MOU that applies to the impacted member, and the Police Department's policies and procedures. Unless extended by the Commission, within sixty (60) days after receiving such recommendations, the Police Chief or City Manager shall submit a response to the Commission. If the Commission is dissatisfied with the response, the commission may submit its recommendations to the City Council. The Police Chief and/or City Manager may extend for an additional thirty (30) days the time periods in which they are required to submit their responses to the Commission by giving the Commission written notice of such extension. (g) Authorize the Independent Oversight Director to audit complaint files and review policies to ensure best practices are implemented. (h) about:blank 5/10