HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-036 - Supporting SB627 (Wiener, Perez, Arreguín), 805 (Perez, Wiener) and H.R. 4176 (Correa) RESOLUTION NO. 2025-036
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS
627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUIN) AND 805 (PEREZ,
WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW
ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana is committed to fostering public trust,
transparency, and accountability in law enforcement, particularly during public
interactions, immigration enforcement actions, and peaceful assemblies; and
WHEREAS, numerous recent incidents have involved unidentified and masked
officers operating in Santa Ana, raising concerns about officer impersonation, lack of
accountability, and the chilling effect on civic participation, especially among immigrant
communities; and
WHEREAS, California Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Perez, Arreguin) would prohibit
law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting
with the public in the performance of their duties, except under narrowly defined
circumstances and with an exemption for undercover officers; and
WHEREAS, California Senate Bill 805 (Perez, Wiener) would require personnel
of a law enforcement agency operating in California to visibly display identification that
includes either a name or badge number to the public when performing their duties with
exceptions for undercover officers and allows an employee of a law enforcement
agency to request an alleged law enforcement employee present identification when
there is probable cause of reasonable suspicion of a crime, including, but not limited to,
impersonating a peace officer, or when there is a legitimate safety concern. SB 805 will
address widespread concerns about public confusion and abuse; and
WHEREAS, at the federal level, H.R. 4176 (Correa), the No Secret Police Act,
would require law enforcement officers and agents of the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security engaged in border security or immigration enforcement to provide
an individual detained or arrested with an identification of the agency of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security that employs such officer or agent and display or
wear the official insignia or uniform of such officer or agent in a manner this is visible to
individuals other than the officer or agent. This legislation also prohibits the officer or
agent from wearing a face covering or any other item that conceals their face. This
legislation responds to the increasing use of masked, unmarked agents in communities
like Santa Ana and reinforces constitutional protections; and
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WHEREAS, these legislative proposals are in line with the public accountability
provisions in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act; and
WHEREAS, adopting these standards in Santa Ana supports the community's
right to safely engage in constitutionally protected activities without intimidation and
ensures that all law enforcement officers operating in the city are clearly identified and
accountable for their actions.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City of Santa Ana hereby supports California Senate gills
627 (Wiener, Perez, Arreguin) and 805 (Perez, Wiener) to promote visible
identification and accountability for law enforcement officers in California, and also
supports H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act of 2025, introduced by Congressman
Lou Correa, to prohibit the use of masked, unidentified federal agents during detention
or arrest of an individual in connection with border security or immigration enforcement
functions.
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 2025.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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Laura A. Rossini
Chief Assistant City Attorney
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AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza,
Phan, Vazquez (6)
NOES: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmembers Lopez (1)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
1, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2025-036 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on July 15, 2025.
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Date:
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City C.er
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