A breakdown of Santa Ana Police Department’s actions during June 2025 protests sparked an intense discussion at the Santa Ana city council meeting last Tuesday.
During the anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement demonstrations on June 9, 10, 11 and 14 in 2025, Santa Ana PD deployed 215 40mm less lethal munitions, 59 12-gauge, or “bean bag” munitions, and 35 CS chemical agent munitions, more commonly known as tear gas.
Accounting for staffing enhancements, Santa Ana PD spent nearly $400,000 over the course of the four days…