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Independent Police Oversight Firm to Review Santa Ana Police Team

Independent Police Oversight Firm to Review Santa Ana Police Team
A Santa Ana Police Department vehicle in Santa Ana, Calif., on March 11, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Jill McLaughlin
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—An independent police oversight specialist will review an elite unit within the Santa Ana Police Department after a progressive blog accused some officers of having matching gang-like tattoos and assaulting citizens.

Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin May 11 disputed the allegations made by KnockLA, calling it misinformation.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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