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***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR*** <br /> BUSINESS CALENDAR <br /> MINUTES:At 5:08 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. <br /> 3. Recommendation to SAPD Procedure 4130 U-Visa Certification Procedures <br /> Recommended Action: Receive a presentation and approve the recommended <br /> procedure to the City Manager for changes to the Santa Ana Police Department's <br /> U-Visa Procedure No. 4130 prepared by the Police Oversight Director. <br /> MINUTES: Independent Police Oversight Director T. Jack Morse provided a <br /> presentation regarding SAPD Policy 4130 U-Visa Certification Procedures <br /> recommended revisions. <br /> Commissioner Perea arrived at 5.22 P.M. <br /> Commissioner Gawronski asked what CID stood for. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse stated CID stood for Criminal <br /> Investigation Division and SAPD is the entity who reviews the U-Visa applications. <br /> Commissioner Vega thanked staff and Independent Police Oversight Director Morse <br /> for their efforts on the U-Visa policy documents and asked whether the outcome of <br /> an investigation affects U-Visa qualifications. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse explained it does not affect U-Visa <br /> applications. <br /> Commissioner Said asked for clarification regarding page five of the presentation <br /> regarding an official consulting the USCIS Resource Guide as a superseding guideline <br /> and SAPD's victim-centered and trauma-informed approach to investigations, and <br /> spoke in support of limitations of forwarding cases to the DistrictAttorney's(DA) office, <br /> appeal process, and annual report. <br /> Independent Police Oversight Director Morse spoke regarding the USCIS Resource <br /> Guide where SAPD will be trained on with assessing U-Visa applications and those <br /> who need clarity on decision making for U-Visas and explained SAPD's victim- <br /> centered and trauma informed approach to investigations is to reduce the risk of <br /> retraumatizing victims who suffered traumatic experiences during interviews. <br /> Commissioner Perea thanked Independent Police Oversight Director Morse for <br /> bringing back a revised U-Visa policy, echoed Commissioner Said's comments <br /> regarding limiting cases sent to the DA office, explained the importance of USCIC <br /> Resource Guide, and stated he looks forward to the implementation of the policy, <br /> future reports, and impact on U-Visa applications. He asked whether the policy <br /> would be an administrative policy change or codified into the ordinance. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 DECEMBER 11, 2025 <br />