In an interview with Voice of OC, Westminster Police Chief Darin Lenyi said while the law was created with good intention and provides more transparency, it “creates a lot of work for us when we could be doing other things,” and lacks context on what the equipment is and what it’s used for. Police departments have to start the process of implementing those new policies by the end of May. Some local law enforcement officials told Voice of OC the new measures could negatively impact their relationships with residents who don’t understand how the disclosed equipment is used. Like This Free Civic News? Support Voice of OC Today.įor example, a BearCat armored vehicle greeted protesters throwing fireworks and projectiles at police in riot gear in Santa Ana amid summer 2020 demonstrations nationwide and across Orange County over the police murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “Law enforcement is treating the population it’s supposed to keep safe as enemy combatants, when using things like tanks and armored vehicles,” Bitran said. The law also requires local governing bodies, such as cities, to adopt a policy for the equipment’s use.
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