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3. Senate Bill 719 and Santa Ana Police Department Policies 307 & 308 <br /> Recommended Action; Receive a presentation on the Santa Ana Police <br /> Department's Vehicle Pursuit and Response to Calls policies and provide input for <br /> staff consideration. <br /> MINUTES: Commander Joe Weber gave a presentation regarding Senate Bill 719 <br /> and Santa Ana Police Department Policies 307 and 308. <br /> Commissioner Said requested traffic collision statistics from the past three years, <br /> asked what the four-hour training for officers includes, and whether it addresses <br /> distractions such as phones and laptops to help prevent accidents. She inquired <br /> whether there is an internal traffic review board and what measures are in place to <br /> assist officers with multiple collisions in improving their driving. <br /> Commander Weber stated he does not have current traffic collision statistics, spoke <br /> regarding the four-hour training provided to officers and distractions, and explained <br /> progressive disciplinary action is used for officers who have multiple collisions and <br /> remediate ways to help officers avoid collisions. <br /> Deputy Chief Roland Andrade stated the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) <br /> does not have a traffic review board, explained the levels of review conducted for <br /> collision reports, and noted Chief Robert Rodriguez has mandated all sworn officers <br /> to complete EVOC training again to help mitigate traffic collisions. <br /> Commissioner Mejia requested information on the decision-making process <br /> covered during the four-hour training and whether pursuit data can be made <br /> available on the Department's website. She inquired about the authorization of <br /> pursuits fornonviolent or property crimes such as stolen vehicles or traffic violations, <br /> what risk analysis is conducted prior to authorization, the process and training guide <br /> to officers' decision-making when initiating a pursuit, the factors leading pursuits to <br /> escalate to use of force or deadly force, whether additional training is provided to <br /> address language barriers, and what measures SAPD is taking to ensure pursuits <br /> do not result in excessive use of force. She requested information on body-worn <br /> cameras and in-vehicle cameras used during pursuits, and whether SAPD utilizes <br /> Artificial Intelligence (Al) to review body-camera footage. <br /> Commander Weber explained the authorization analysis for nonviolent or property <br /> crimes, what leads officers to pursue an individual, discretion behind the pursuit, <br /> procedures in place to minimize risks among officers and individuals during pursuits <br /> and custody, policy for excessive use of force and process if an officer is accused <br /> of excessive use, and explained activation on body-worn cameras and equipment. <br /> He stated training on languages is not offered and the department does not utilize <br /> Al. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade further explained the process behind officers pursuing an <br /> individual and ongoing evaluation during pursuits. <br /> Commissioner Gawronski asked for clarification regarding officer vehicle training in <br /> the rain and the number of freeway pursuits by SAPD. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 OCTOBER 9, 2025 <br />