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SAPD Delays investigation of a Child Sexual Assault 7110/23, 12.31 PM The OIR reported that the seven-month delay "severely hampered" the IA investigation into the incident. The report also, states that "SAPD's command staff was not formally ... apprised of the incident and allegations." This is at odds with Moreno's account of informing Rodriguez, who had also informed the chief, according to the complaint., In an email, Michael err co from the OIR stated, "My work was based on a review of the investigative materials that were provided to me. At this juncture, I cannot comment beyond the public report that was issued based on our review of those materials." Rodriguez, did not respond to requests for comment. In his complaint, Moreno stated, "It is my belief that the Office of Independent [R]eview was not made aware of the ... facts" How Gang-Like Behaviors Further Hampered the Investigation The OIR assesse ET's culture in response to ME— rrll. .. .........I tke 12. j(-d L in April 20�22, which includes matching skull ayi tattoos,, a Latin slogan stating "Let them hate, so long as they fear and a challenge coin with an ace of spades and a skull. MET members stated that the tattoo is not a "malevolent" or a "gang-oriented" tattoo because it is not mandatory nor is it visible when in uniform. "[T]hey claim that the skull is less about a preoccupation with death or killing than it is something that simply 'looks cool,... states the! report. https:J/knock-la.com/san,ta-ana-pa lice-depart me nt-dallays-Investigation--chiId-sex ua I-assault-b V-an-off-diuty-officer-for-m ore-than-half-a-ye,arl Page 5 at 7