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Street closures and permitted events for May 18 – 24

Posted on May 18, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 19 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Cesar Chavez Campesino Park Event Hours: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m....

Street closures and permitted events May 11-17

Posted on May 11, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 12 Windsor Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Delhi Park Event Hours: 2 - 6 p.m. Through May 12...

Street closures and permitted events for May 4 – 10

Posted on May 4, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, May 5 Memorial Park Santa Ana Zoo Pop Up Event Hours: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Plaza Calle Cuatro and closure and French Street between 4th and...

Street closures and permitted events for April 27 – May 3

Posted on April 27, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, April 27 Closure of Santa Ana Blvd. between French and Minter streets and 6th Street between French and Mortimer streets to accommodate concrete pouring for the...

Street closures and permitted events for April 20-26

Posted on April 20, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Thursday, April 20 Lane reductions southbound Bristol Street between Wilshire Avenue and St. Andrew Place due to utility work along the roadway 10 p.m. to 5 a.m....

Street closures and permitted events for April 13-19

Posted on April 13, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, April 14 Mariposa Park Zoo Pop Up Event: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Lanes Reduced on Civic Center Drive between French and Spurgeon streets 7 a.m. -...

Police Chief Valentin releases video statement on the Office of Independent Review’s assessment

Posted on April 5, 2023

In May of 2022, Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin issued a statement addressing misinformation that included baseless attacks on the integrity of some of the most dedicated members of our police department, the Major Enforcement Team (MET). The Santa Ana Police Department values the public’s need and desire for transparency and accountability. Thus, Chief...

SAPD Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony

Posted on March 30, 2023

Join us in acknowledging the 81 recipients who were honored for their exceptional service in 2022 at last night’s SAPD Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony. These employees met the challenges and opportunities of 2022 with enthusiasm and a commitment to elevate our service to our Santa Ana Community. Award categories varied from Chief’s Awards,...

Street closures and permitted events for March 16-22

Posted on March 16, 2023

Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. March 16-17 1st Street full closure between Standard Avenue and Grand Avenue for slopes construction Closure is from 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, until 5 a.m. Friday,...

Street closures and permitted events for March 3 – 13

Posted on March 2, 2023

Here are the locations of street closures for construction, permitted events, or other activities March 3 - 13 in Santa Ana so you can plan accordingly. Throughout March Lane closures on Sunflower Ave. between S. Plaza Dr. and Main St. for sewer repairs Work is scheduled overnight 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. through March 2023....

SAPD celebrates Santa Ana Family Justice Center’s 3rd anniversary

Posted on January 27, 2023

We are excited to announce that Jan. 28 marks the official third year anniversary of the Santa Ana Family Justice Center (SAFJC)! The SAFJC opened its doors on Jan. 28, 2020, and has remained steadfast and committed to serving our Santa Ana Community. Conveniently located inside the Santa Ana Police Department, the SAFJC is a...

SAPD commits to the 30×30 initiative advancing women in policing

Posted on January 26, 2023

The Santa Ana Police Department is proud to announce its commitment and official pledge to the 30X30 Initiative – Advancing Women in Policing. The 30X30 Initiative is a nationwide initiative to advance women in policing. The ultimate goal is to increase the representation of women in police to 30% by the year 2030 and...

Chief David Valentin is re-appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Victim Services Committee

Posted on January 19, 2023

The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce that, along with currently serving as the President of the Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association, Chief David Valentin has been re-appointed to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Victim Services Committee for term 2023-2025. The Committee’s mission is to be a...

Court rules for City and Police Chief in lawsuit brought by Santa Ana Police Officers Association

Posted on December 7, 2022

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana continues to win in court against frivolous lawsuits brought by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association. Last week, Orange County Superior Court Judge Ronald Bauer granted motions filed by the City of Santa Ana and Police Chief David Valentin attacking the complaint filed against them by...

SAPD commits to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Community Trust Building Campaign

Posted on November 8, 2022

The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce its commitment to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Community Trust Building Campaign. The campaign announced by IACP in 2022 commits police organizations across the globe to implement key policies and practices. These policies and practices represent six key focus areas essential to enhancing...

SAPD opens second PAAL location at the Roosevelt/Walker Community Center

Posted on October 11, 2022

In 2007, the Santa Ana Police Department opened its doors to its first Police Athletic and Activities League (PAAL) Center on the city’s west side. Today, a second PAAL location, within the Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, has opened its door for Santa Ana children to enjoy on the east side of Santa Ana. Combined, these two...

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Historic Pacific Park fire station to be preserved as new PAAL center

Posted on August 18, 2022

A historic former fire station will soon be transformed into a new Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League center to serve youths and seniors. This week the Santa Ana City Council directed City staff to convert the vacant 1928 fire station at 625 S. Cypress Ave. in the Pacific Park neighborhood into a PAAL...

Message from Chief of Police David Valentin

Posted on May 9, 2022

Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin has issued a video message today to address serious misinformation that has recently been reported about police activities and to assure the public that all Santa Ana Police Department officers and staff are held to the highest standard. The misinformation was reported on a blog about the Major Enforcement...

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Hit and run fatal traffic collision – 1400 N Main Street

Posted on April 9, 2022

On 04/09/2022, at 0212 hours, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls regarding a two-vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Main Street/14th Street. Citizens had reported that one of the vehicles was overturned and the driver was trapped. When officers arrived on scene, they located the overturned vehicle, a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. It was occupied by one individual who...

SAPD detectives arrest suspect on sexual assault-related charges

Posted on March 12, 2022

On March 3, 2022, Santa Ana Police detectives arrested Alejandro Heredia-Santana, a 51-year-old resident of Santa Ana, for child molestation. Detectives investigated allegations that Heredia-Santana was having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old family member. Shortly after police were notified, the victim ran away from home and went to live with Heredia-Santana. Detectives located the...