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Independent Oversight Director Jack T. Mores stated the Military Equipment Use <br /> policy contains gaps concerning mechanisms to ensure compliance, clarity on <br /> which independent persons or entities hold oversight authority, and what legally <br /> enforceable sanctions are in place. He stated the policy must include procedures <br /> for members of the public to register complaints, concerns, or questions regarding <br /> the use of each specific type of military equipment and noted the policy must <br /> explicitly state the determinations used to justify the deployment of such equipment. <br /> He stated state law allows for the use of military equipment only when no <br /> reasonable alternative exists and it is unclear whether a formal analysis or study <br /> has been conducted to support that assertion. <br /> MOTION: Commissioner Mejia moved to have Oversight Director to conduct <br /> additional research on Policy Nos. 606 & 607 and bring back the item as a <br /> work study session, seconded by Commissioner Said. <br /> The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br /> AYES: COMMISSIONER GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA, <br /> COMMISSIONER PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, <br /> COMMISSIONER VEGA, VICE CHAIR CASTILLO <br /> NOES: LAUGHTON, CHAIR CARPENTER <br /> ABSTAIN: NONE <br /> ABSENT: NONE <br /> NONE <br /> Status: 7— 0— Pass <br /> ***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR*** <br /> COMMISSIONER REQUESTED ITEMS <br /> 4. Discuss and Consider Placing an Item(s) on a Future Agenda Regarding <br /> Santa Ana Police Department Policy Nos. 311 and 303 — Commissioner Mejia <br /> MINUTES: Commissioner Mejia provided a brief report regarding Police <br /> Department Policy Nos. 311 and 303. <br /> Commissioner Said asked for clarification regarding the language presented in the <br /> memo regarding the application of Assembly Bill 40 in the field. <br /> Commissioner Mejia clarified the wording is intended to ensure the Commission <br /> can review data to confirm policy compliance and recommended reviewing one to <br /> two years of related data to identify patterns or issues that need to be addressed. <br /> Independent Oversight Director Jack T. Mores stated the Commission could do a <br /> formal review of the policy and an audit of the Police Department's use of less-lethal <br /> devices. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 7 MARCH 12, 2026 <br />