Laserfiche WebLink
June 2025 Anti-ICE Demonstrations – SAPD Response Update <br />April 21, 2026 <br />Page 2 <br />5 <br />6 <br />8 <br />8 <br />Huntington Beach Police Department; Orange Police Department; California Highway <br />Patrol; Brea Police Department; Laguna Beach Police Department; Fullerton Police <br />Department; Placentia Police Department; Fountain Valley Police Department; <br />Westminster Police Department; Irvine Police Department; and Tustin Police Department. <br />June 10, 2025: <br />Orange County Sheriff’s Department; Garden Grove Police Department; Anaheim Police <br />Department; Costa Mesa Police Department; and Tustin Police Department. <br />June 11, 2025: <br />Orange County Sheriff’s Department; Garden Grove Police Department; Anaheim Police <br />Department; Costa Mesa Police Department; Irvine Police Department; and Tustin Police <br />Department. <br />June 14, 2025: <br />Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Garden Grove Police Department. <br />Enforcement actions during this period resulted in a total of 27 arrests, including 23 <br />misdemeanor arrests and four felony arrests. Reported injuries included five arrestees, <br />three SAPD officers, and seven assisting officers from outside agencies. All uses of force, <br />including less-lethal munitions and chemical agents, were applied in accordance with <br />legal and Department policy requirements, and were properly documented and reviewed. <br />Consistent with the requirements of California Assembly Bill 48 (AB 48) governing the <br />use and oversight of military equipment, the Department monitored, documented, and <br />evaluated all qualifying incidents involving such equipment. During the June 2025 <br />demonstrations, SAPD identified four incidents that met AB 48 reporting criteria. Each <br />incident was reviewed to ensure compliance with Department policy and state guidelines, <br />with equipment deployment determined to be authorized, proportionate, and appropriate <br />under the circumstances. These incidents have been incorporated into the Department’s <br />annual military equipment use report to ensure transparency and facilitate City Council <br />and community oversight. <br />During the June 2025 demonstrations, SAPD deployed the following less-lethal and <br />chemical agent munitions: <br />June 9, 2025: <br />(105) 40mm Less Lethal Munitions <br />(29) CS Chemical Agent Munitions <br />June 10, 2025: <br />(19) 12 Gauge Less Lethal (bean bag) Munitions <br />(23) 40mm Less Lethal Munitions <br />(6) CS Chemical Agent Munitions