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Commander Couso cited Santa Ana Municode 10-153 and stated the prohibition <br /> varies on intent. <br /> Commissioner Mejia requested clarification on required media credentials, seizure <br /> of cameras under Section 429.3 (c), protections for media, improvements to <br /> amplified announcement devices, and a list of chemical agent ingredients. <br /> Commander Couso stated media credentials are typically issued by news <br /> organizations for planned events, but verification is not possible during dispersal of <br /> events, and seizure of materials occurs when they may contain evidence. He <br /> explained SAPD trains officers to support media safety, improvements to amplified <br /> devices may be beneficial, and chemical agent ingredient list will be provided. <br /> Commissioner Said shared personal observations of Santa Ana Police Department <br /> (SAPD) at an organized gathering. <br /> Commissioner Perea acknowledged SAPD's progress and requested: actions <br /> ensuring media safety at assemblies, clarification regarding on frequency of <br /> dismissal orders, information on responses to civil disobedience, documentation of <br /> non-lethal devices deployments, and summary reports for each gathering, and <br /> number of disciplinary actions for failures to follow demonstrations protocols. <br /> Commander Couso stated SAPD maintains a welcoming posture towards media, <br /> and dismissal orders are repeated in both English and Spanish. He stated <br /> approaches to civil disobedience vary and all non-lethal device uses are <br /> documented. <br /> Deputy Chief Andrade stated Assembly Bill 48 requires public availability of crowd <br /> control reports and these are posted on the City website. <br /> Commissioner Perea moved to have Oversight Director provide data of the past 10 <br /> to 15 years regarding discipline of officers not following procedure or protocol to <br /> public demonstrations, seconded by Commissioner Mejia. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez clarified the motion exceeds the scope <br /> of the item, Motion was dismissed. <br /> Chair Carpenter asked whether dispersal orders apply to all individuals present. <br /> Commander Couso confirmed they apply to everyone in attendance. <br /> Commissioner Vega asked whether the dispersal orders apply citywide or separate <br /> protests are handled individually and shared concerns based on past experience <br /> with riots. <br /> Commander Couso stated each demonstration is treated separately. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked whether officers receive bias training and <br /> whether the training is re-emphasized before officers respond to protests. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6 NOVEMSER 13, 2025 <br />