Santa Ana oversight commission reviews 313 vehicle pursuits, asks for targeted follow‑ups on collisions and settlements Staff told the commission there were 313 SAPD vehicle pursuits from Jan 2022–Nov 2025, 90 (30%) resulted in collisions, and tire‑deflation devices were used 10 times; commissioners asked staff to provide breakdowns by CVC violation type, race for reasons of pursuit, and details on $1.2M in settlements tied to off‑duty city vehicles.

Santa Ana commissioners are demanding deeper insights into alarming police vehicle pursuits, revealing that nearly a third ended in collisions and prompting calls for crucial follow-up data.

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