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Commissioner Perea spoke in support of the recommendations made, requested to bring <br /> back the item for discussion and inquired regarding complaints being submitted to the <br /> Commission regarding abuse of force and police misconduct during the June events. <br /> Chair Carpenter inquired regarding the AB48 reporting process. <br /> Independent Oversight Director Morse and Deputy Chief Andrade further explained AB48 <br /> reporting and SAPD's internal process. <br /> Assistant City Attorney Bogosian stated there is pending litigation regarding the June 9 <br /> event and is unable to comment. <br /> independent Oversight Director Morse continued the presentation regarding SAPD <br /> policies related to AB 48. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton asked for clarification regarding the use of tools to control <br /> crowds. <br /> Chair Carpenter inquired regarding tear gas usage, SWAT deployment, access of 870 <br /> shotgun to officers, and usage differences between 870 shotgun and 40 mm launcher. <br /> Commissioner Mejia asked for clarification regarding alternatives to the discharge of <br /> conventional weapons, whether SAPD conducts research regarding controlled devices <br /> specifically tear gas, and whether there is body warn camera footage related to the KEPs. <br /> Commissioner Perea spoke in support of the recommendations by Independent <br /> Oversight Director Morse and echoed Commissioner Mejia's comments. <br /> Commissioner Gawronski asked for clarification regarding the Watch Commander's <br /> response to an incident in the field. <br /> Vice Chair Castillo Laughton spoke in support of Independent Oversight Director's <br /> recommendations, recommended updating language from should to shall in the policies <br /> and stated the City should cover clean-up cost on the establishment not the owner. <br /> Chair Carpenter voiced concern regarding officers determining to use less lethal weapons <br /> on individual's with pre-existing conditions, asked whether 12-gauge rubber bullets are <br /> used as a less-lethal weapon, and spoke regarding the use of CS chemical agents. <br /> Commissioner Mejia asked for clarification regarding control devices reflected in AB48, <br /> spoke in support of recommendations made by Independent Oversight Director Morse, <br /> and requested more information regarding on CS agents and usage of bottles as potential <br /> threats in policy 303. <br /> Commissioner Perea echoed Commissioner Mejia's comments regarding CS agents. <br /> Commissioner Perea left the Police Oversight Commission meeting at 8:22 P.M. <br /> POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 April 9, 2026 <br />