Correspondence - Agenda Item #36

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SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 1607 NORTH SYCAMORE SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92701-3513 \[714\] 836-1211 FAX \[714\] 836-6108 November 19, 2024 John Kachirisky President, Santa Ana Police Officers Association 1607 N. Sycamore St. Santa Ana, CA 92701 Dear Mayor Amezcua and Honorable City Council, upcoming agenda. This matter was handled many years ago by the courts and the city, therefore, there is no reason to re-visit the past and use this incident as an excuse to cast a shadow on the men and women of the Santa Ana Police Department who work diligently day-in and day-out to keep our city safe. This past election the voters made it clear by electing you, a pro-public safety Mayor, by more than ten percentage points in every ward. Our community also made it clear they want to crackdown on crime and passed Proposition 36 by more than 70% of the vote. meant to discredit our great police department and create distance between the officers and the community who overwhelmingly have spoken for action and results. As you are aware, the city settled this matter with Mr. Vargas and his family years ago and the former officer was held accountable, proving once again, the justice system does in fact work. Let us not re-visit the past, but instead, look to the future and come together to give the voters what they asked for in this election - a safe and vibrant city where all law-abiding residents can enjoy their neighborhoods and parks without fear of being victimized by criminals. Let us continue to work together to accomplish this rather than stir the flames of divisive rhetoric. The Santa Ana Police Department strives to be one of the most respectable and responsible police departments in the nation, and we have been on the forefront of transparency. Please reject item 36 and let us move forward together to build a safe and vibrant Santa Ana. Sincerely, John Kachirisky President, Santa Ana Police Officers Association JK/mw