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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 />