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Below is a list of department orders. Department orders 350 - Policy Regarding Race Ethnic Classification 375 - Policy on the Use of Alarm Response Investigation Report Form 380 - Policy on Obtaining Unlisted Telephone Numbers 565 - Special Events Policy 625 - Policy Governing the Control of Police Department Funds 640 - Policy on...

Introduction The Santa Ana Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the residents of our city by providing responsive and professional police services with compassion and concern. Our mission is accomplished within the moral and legal standards of our community, through a problem-solving partnership with the community and members of the...

The Santa Ana Volunteers for Excellence (SAVE) Program volunteers assist in a variety of areas throughout the department. The Santa Ana Police Department utilizes the voluntary services of local citizens to enhance existing police services and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. The Santa Ana Police Department Volunteers in Policing (SAPD VIPS) Program...

Read our privacy notice. H.E.A.R.T. Program The Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Program focuses exclusively on homeless, individuals and families, and addresses the problem in its entirety through immediate needs and long-term effects. Proactive policing and engagement Homelessness is a complex and intricate issue faced by cities which requires civic collaboration with a variety...

The City of Santa Ana is a diverse city whose residents represent various cultures, nationalities, races, religions, sexual orientations, political affiliations and physical disabilities. It is the combination of these different groups that make Santa Ana diverse and rich in cultures. We recognize that there are individuals and specific groups motivates by hate and are...

Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) is a nationwide, collective effort by law enforcement agencies to present a standardized view of crime.  The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) established the standards on how crimes should be categorized and counted.  The Santa Ana Police Department transitioned from the Summary model to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), or...

The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties. The Department recognizes and respects the value...

What is Professional Standards? 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, civil claims, as well as conducting organizational audits and representing the Department in providing records during various court hearings. Monthly reports...

With support from the Santa Ana City Council and the City Manager, beginning in 2018, former Chief David Valentin directed his management team to provide policing data as it relates to Community Complaint incidents, Use of Force incidents and Uniform Crime Reporting totals.  The Departments goal in providing this information is to increase transparency and...

Since The 1970s, the Santa Ana Police Department has incorporated the Community Oriented Policing (COP) philosophy as part of our traditions and principles to reduce crime. Community Oriented Policing (COP) is a policing philosophy based on several key values and beliefs: COP considers that the mission of the police is to provide professional, disciplined policing...

The Santa Ana Police Administrative Building and Jail Facility are conjoined by a large Community Room available for public meetings. Police Headquarters is located in the Administrative Building. This is home to all four police bureaus, as well as Police Administration and all supporting units such as Information Technology, Records, and Fiscal. The facility has...