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Commissioner Vega requested traffic collision statistics and clarification regarding <br /> Policy 308. <br /> Commander Weber spoke regarding vehicle training in the rain, freeway pursuits, <br /> and provided clarification regarding Policy 308 regarding traffic laws. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked for clarification regarding police officer <br /> discretion in vehicle pursuits, who is responsible for reviewing and investigating <br /> pursuits, whether the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducts its own pursuit <br /> investigations, the definition of "due regard" in pursuits, and how use of force is <br /> applied to end vehicle pursuits. <br /> Commander Weber explained discretion regarding vehicle pursuits, process of <br /> investigating pursuits, confirmed pursuits are reported to the CHP and stated they <br /> do not conduct their own investigation, `do-regard pursuit' definition and practice, <br /> and different circumstances justifying use of force in terminating pursuits. <br /> Chair Carpenter asked why pursuit reports are provided and what the connection is <br /> between CHP and SAPD. He requested clarification regarding the use of force <br /> during and after a pursuit. <br /> Commander Weber stated reports given to CHP are for statistical purposes and <br /> explained use of force during and after a pursuit. <br /> Commissioner Perea requested data regarding traffic collisions and traffic pursuits <br /> that resulted in a death from 2015 to now, and asked what laws are in place for <br /> pursuits happening outside the City's jurisdiction. <br /> Commander Weber explained there is no current policy for the department to be <br /> involved in outside pursuits unless requested. <br /> Commissioner Said asked whether cameras within department vehicles are turned <br /> on once sirens are initiated. <br /> Commander Weber stated the department vehicles are not equipped with dash <br /> cameras. <br /> Commissioner Mejia asked whether information is available to assist in decision- <br /> making related to use of force or deadly force, and what tools are provided to officers <br /> for taking individuals into custody at the termination point of a pursuit. She inquired <br /> how often pursuits occur for minor offenses and requested information on the cost <br /> of traffic collisions within SAPD. <br /> Independent Oversight Director T. Jack Morse Jr. asked how often trivial pursuits <br /> occur. <br /> Commander Weber explained uses of force are determined on a case-by-case <br /> basis. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez explained the available traffic collision <br /> statistics only include settlement costs resulting from traffic collisions. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 4 OCTOBER 9, 2025 <br />