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Office of the Chief of Police

Welcome to the Satna Ana Police Department's website. As your Chief of Police, serving this incredible community is an honor and a privilege. Our department is committed to fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration with the people we proudly serve. Every member of our team works tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, businesses, and visitors. In today's world, public safety is a shared responsibility. At the Santa Ana Police Department, we believe in more than just enforcing laws; we are committed to building relationships. Community policing is at the core of everything we do, as we recognize that the best way to create a safer city is through collaboration and trust. We actively seek opportunities to engage with the people we serve through neighborhood events, educational programs, or initiatives designed to foster meaningful dialogue. Your voice matters, and we are here to listen.

We invite you to explore the resources on this site to learn more about our programs, initiatives, and how we work to create a safer, more connected community. Whether it's through our commitment to community policing, our focus on innovative technology, or the dedication of our officers and professional staff to uphold the highest standards of service, our goal is to serve as a trusted partner to you.

If you have questions, need assistance, or want to make our city an even better place to live, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your feedback is invaluable, and together, we can build a community that thrives on mutual respect and collaboration. Thank you for visiting our website and for your continued support. It's an honor to serve as your Chief, and I look forward to working alongside you to make Santa Ana a place we're all proud to call home.

2023 Year-End Review

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Staff

Chief Rodriguez Executive Officer, Commander Roland Andrade handles a variety of special projects for the Chief and also oversees the Community Engagement Division, Santa Ana PAAL, the Honor Guard and OCIAC.

Commander Jorge Lopez oversees Internal Affairs. Internal Affairs is staffed by three police sergeants, a police corporal, and two part-time office assistants. This unit is responsible for investigating allegations of employee misconduct, officer-involved shootings, in-custody deaths, as well as conducting organizational audits and representing the Department in providing records during court hearings.

The Public Information Officer (PIO), Natalie Garcia, is responsible for providing timely and transparent information to the media and members of the public concerning police matters. By actively utilizing social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Nixle, and Instagram, the Department has increased its ability to efficiently provide the public with information concerning public safety matters.

Tamara Bogosian Headshot

Senior Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian is assigned as the Legal Advisor to the Santa Ana Police Department. Ms. Bogosian provides legal advice to the Department and handles legal matters involving the Department and its members.

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