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    Who We Are


    A Comprehensive Look at the Anaheim Police Department
Ban Chokeholds & Strangleholds

THE ANAHEIM POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NEVER APPROVED A CHOKE OR STRANGLEHOLD AS AN APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUE.
APD previously allowed for the application of a carotid control hold only. However, effective June 8, 2020, APD suspended the use of the carotid control hold as an approved technique, except during lethal force encounters to be deployed in defense of an officer’s life or the life of another.

Require Use of Force Continuum

THE BENEFITS DERIVED FROM OUR CONTEMPORARY CURRENT POLICY, A FORCE OPTIONS MODEL, OUTWEIGH THE BENEFITS OF INSTITUTING A USE OF FORCE CONTINUUM.
Our policy is based on the reasonableness of the force used by officers during the circumstances they faced at the time and based on the information they knew at the time of the incident. Our current force options model reflects the objective reasonableness standard. It is the best policy to address the need for officers to respond to tense, rapidly evolving situations.

Duty to Intervene

THE REQUESTED POLICY SHIFT OFTEN CITED AS THE DUTY TO INTERVENE IS ALREADY ADDRESSED BY APD’S DUTY TO INTERCEDE POLICY THAT COMMANDS ANY OFFICER WITNESSING UNREASONABLE FORCE TO STOP THAT FORCE AND REPORT THE INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY TO A SUPERVISOR (APD POLICY SECTION 300.2.1).



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Require Warning Before Shooting

PROVIDING A WARNING BEFORE SHOOTING IS ADDRESSED BY STATE LAW (CALIFORNIA PENAL CODE SECTION 835A(B) AND APD POLICY (APD POLICY SECTION 300.4(B).
Both state law and our policy reflect that a warning before the deployment of lethal force should be given, when feasible. It should be noted, this policy was adopted by the APD in 2011, and the training principal is regularly reinforced through range training days and department force on force training days.

Ban Shooting at Moving Vehicles

APD POLICY FORBIDS OFFICERS FROM SHOOTING AT VEHICLES IN AN ATTEMPT TO DISABLE A VEHICLE AND GENERALLY DISCOURAGES SHOOTING AT OCCUPANTS OF A VEHICLE UNLESS THERE ARE NO OTHER WAYS TO STOP A THREAT FACED BY THE OFFICERS OR OTHERS (APD POLICY SECTION 300.4.1)
Banning an officer from shooting at a moving vehicle is an issue of reasonableness. Recently, our officers received training backed by an internal study on ballistics which provided them a better understanding of the limitations of firing at vehicles.

Require Comprehensive Reporting

APD CURRENTLY PRACTICES A COMPREHENSIVE REPORTING REQUIREMENT MANDATING OFFICERS TO DOCUMENT A VARIETY OF CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING ANYTIME AN OFFICER POINTS A GUN AT ANYONE (APD POLICY SECTION 324.2.2(A).
APD Officers are also required to document anytime handcuffs are applied to a person, regardless of whether that person is ultimately arrested or released (APD policy section 303.8).

Require De-Escalation

THE ANAHEIM POLICE DEPARTMENT CURRENTLY HAS A ROBUST DE-ESCALATION TRAINING PROGRAM COUPLED WITH INVALUABLE PARTNERSHIPS.
Our internal department training also emphasizes the use of de-escalation. Our training philosophy on de-escalation is reinforced by our recent investment in a state of the art use of force simulator where an officer’s performance is met with real-time feedback in an environment that accurately recreates situations faced by officers. The Anaheim Police Department is at the forefront of de-escalation practices, partnering with Orange County Mental Health Clinicians and Psychiatric Emergency Response Team (PERT) members who ride with our officers in the field to provide services to those in crisis. Additionally, all Anaheim Patrol Officers attend 16-hour Crisis Intervention Training and all Field Training Officers are required to attend an additional 8-hour Mental Health Crisis training class.

Require to Exhaust All Alternatives Before Shooting

THE REQUIREMENT TO EXHAUST ALL ALTERNATIVES BEFORE SHOOTING IS NOT A THEORY CONSIDERED TO BE A PUBLIC SAFETY BEST PRACTICE; THE DELAY CREATED WOULD SUBJECT OFFICERS AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE TO A HIGHER RISK OF HARM IN FORCE ENCOUNTERS.
The use of force is a reasonableness issue, and our current policy addresses the reasonableness of the force used. Our policy is based on established legal doctrine that applies to law enforcement officers and citizens alike. It reads:

Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose (APD policy section 300.3).

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  1. Where We Stand

    An open letter from Anaheim Police Chief Jorge Cisneros to our community

    My goal in writing this letter is to inform our community on the current policies and procedures of the Anaheim Police Department, including the mechanisms for transparency we currently practice. Read on...
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Press Releases

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    Murder/Suicide Investigation

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (January 2, 2020) – On Thursday, December 31, 2020, the bodies of 27-year-old Ricardo Pedro Valenzuela and 24-year-old Samantha Lee Price were located in their Anaheim residence in the 3000 block of W. Del Monte Drive. Read on...
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    Homicide / Victim ID and Suspect Arrested

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 24, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, just after 1:30 pm, Anaheim Police Department Officers responded to the 2000 block of E. Via Burton Street regarding a shooting. Read on...
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    Arresto de Sospechoso de Violacion Sexual se Buscan Posibles Victimas Adicionales

    ANAHEIM, California (22 de diciembre del 2020) - El martes 21 de diciembre del 2020, detectives de la unidad de asalto sexual del Departamento de Policía de Anaheim arrestaron a Leopoldo García. Read on...
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    Rape Suspect Arrest – Attempt to Identify Additional Victims

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 22, 2020) – On Tuesday, December 21, 2020, Anaheim Police Department Sexual Assault Detectives arrested 69-year-old Anaheim resident, Leopoldo Garcia, aka “Leo” or “Curandero”, for the rape of an adult female victim. Read on...
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    Arrests Made in Sahara Theatre Shooting

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 17, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department has arrested three suspects in connection with the October 31, 2020 drive-by shooting at the Sahara Theatre which wounded multiple victims. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (December 16, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, December 18, 2020 near La Palma Avenue and Harbor Boulevard between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (November 25, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, November 27, 2020 near Beach Boulevard and Orange Avenue between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M. Read on...
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    ANAHEIM Police Identify La Habra Man Stabbed to Death in Bar Parking Lot

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 30, 2020) – At about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, October 30, Anaheim police responded to a bar parking lot in the 1700 block of S. Euclid Street to investigate a report of a stabbing. Read on...
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    Man Arrested for Felony Hit and Run Following Reckless Driving Incident

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (October 22, 2020) – A 19 year old Anaheim man was arrested for CVC 20001(A)– Felony Hit and Run, CVC 23104(B) – Felony Reckless Driving Causing Great Bodily Injury, and PC 245(a)(1) – Assault with a Deadly Weapon, non-firearm. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 21, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, October 23, 2020 near Euclid Street and La Palma Avenue between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...
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    Caretaker Arrested for Rape of Severly Disabled Patient

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 19, 2020) – Anaheim Police Department Sexual Assault Detectives have arrested a caretaker for the rape of a severely disabled female pateint. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Arrest Man for Internet Café Murder

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 15, 2020) – Homicide detectives have arrested 41-year-old Lionel Raphael Cruz of Santa Ana for the June 19 murder of a man inside an illegal internet café. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD/Alcohol Beverage Control Underage Decoy Alcohol Sales Operation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 12, 2020) – On September 30, 2020, Investigators with the Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation within the City of Anaheim. Read on...
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    Anaheim PD/Alcohol Beverage Control Underage Decoy Alcohol Sales Operation

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 6, 2020) – On September 23, 2020, Investigators with the Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Minor Decoy Operation to check on compliance at off-sale alcohol retail establishments within the City of Anaheim. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded Grant for Bicycle, Pedestrian Safety Education

    Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $63,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that focuses on the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded Grant for Motorcycle Safety Education

    Anaheim, Calif. – Anaheim Police Department received a $ 60,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) that focuses on the safety of motorcyclists. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded Grant for Child Safety Seat Education Program

    Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department will help parents and caregivers keep their children as safe as possible in the car thanks to a $85,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded $469,000 Grant From the OTS

    Anaheim, Calif. – The safety of everyone traveling is the focus of a grant awarded to the Anaheim Police Department. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Awarded Grant to Improve Traffic Data Reporting

    Anaheim, Calif. – The Anaheim Police Department received a $28,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to streamline processes to collect and report traffic data. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Arrest Man for Murder of Brother

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 1, 2020) – At about 4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, Anaheim police responded to the 600 block of N. Zeyn St. to investigate a report of a shooting inside a house. Read on...
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    Anaheim Murder – Suspect Identification

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 23, 2020) – At about 6:20 am, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 33-year-old Jose DeJesus Berrelleza, confronted a suspect who was in the act of stealing Berrelleza’s work van. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Investigating Murder

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 22, 2020) – At about 6:20 am, on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, an adult male victim in the area of 100 S. Melinda Circle in the City of Anaheim confronted a suspect who was in the act of stealing the victim’s vehicle. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Investigate Gang-Related Murder

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (September 18, 2020) – At about 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, Anaheim police responded to the 1800 block of W. Glen Avenue to investigate a report of a shooting Read on...
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    Homicide Suspects Arrested

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 6, 2020) – Anaheim Police Department Homicide Detectives have arrested two suspects for the September 5, 2020 murder of Rodolfo Alfredo Miranda. Both suspects were arrested in the City of Walnut without incident. Read on...
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    Homicide Victim Identification

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 6, 2020) – The victim from the homicide occurring Saturday September 5, 2020, has been identified as 20-year-old, Anaheim resident Rodolfo Alfredo Miranda. Read on...
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    Homicide

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (September 5, 2020) – On the afternoon of Saturday, September 5, 2020, at about 1:30 pm, the Anaheim Police Department received reports of a gunshot victim at the Candlewood Suites. Read on...
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    Fatal Officer Involved Shooting

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 30, 2020) – On the evening of Saturday, August 29, 2020, just after 9:30 pm, in an attempt to locate 25-year-old Jesse David Nava, an Anaheim resident. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department to Recieve Grant to Fight Alcohol-Related Harm

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 18, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department has been awarded a $73,900 grant from the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to battle alcohol-related harm within the community. Read on...
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    Arrest of Murder Suspect

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (August 17, 2020) – Anaheim homicide detectives have arrested 23-year-old Pablo Partida Aparicio, an Anaheim resident, for the March 2019, murder of 26-year-old Ayleen Morales, also of Anaheim. Read on...
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    Fatal Traffic Collision – Suspect Booking

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 12, 2020) – The driver of Tuesday night’s fatal traffic collision has been identified as Courtney Pandolfi, a 40-year-old resident of the City of Garden Grove. Read on...
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    Fatal Traffic Collision

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 12, 2020) – On Thursday, August 11, 2020, at 7:36 pm, Anaheim Police officers responded to a major injury traffic collision on Katella Avenue near Bayless Street. Read on...
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    Man Arrested for Anaheim Murder After San Diego Crash

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 2, 2020) – Anaheim homicide detectives have booked a 28-year-old Anaheim man for murder after he was involved in a traffic collision in the city of San Marcos on Friday. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Arrest 2019 Homicide Suspect

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 12, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Homicide Detail has arrested 30-year-old Brandon Norwood, an Anaheim resident, for the 2019 murder of Oscar Humberto Chunmichicoj. Read on...
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    Arrest of 2017 Homicide Suspect

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 29, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Homicide Detail has arrested 36-year-old Jurupa Valley resident Luis Alberto Garcia Arias for the 2017 murder of Rafael Luna. Read on...
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    Suspect Sought for Felony Hit and Run Collision

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 26, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle who fled the scene of a traffic collision which injured a pedestrian. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 12, 2020) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday, March 13, 2020 near La Palma Avenue and Blue Gum Street between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 1:00 A.M. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Conducts Minor Decoy Operation

    ANAHEIM, CALIF (March 13, 2018) The Anaheim Police Department’s Vice Unit conducted a Shoulder Tap Operation at six Anaheim locations on March 10, 2018. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Receives Grant for Special Traffic Enforcement and Crash Prevention

    ANAHEIM, CA (Oct. 12, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department (APD) has been awarded a $403,200 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a year-long program to augment the City’s ongoing commitment to promote and improve roadway safety. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2017) - The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint Friday October 6, 2017 on S State College Blvd. and Lincoln Ave. between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Department Join the 2017 Pink Patch Project

    The Anaheim Police Department, along with over 110 other public safety agencies, is proud to announce their inaugural 2017 partnership with the Pink Patch Project. The program centers on vibrant pink versions of the Department’s uniform patch. Read on...
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    DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint

    The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint Friday August 18, 2017 at the intersection of Lincoln and Monterey between the hours of 8:00 P.M. and 3:00 A.M. Read on...
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    APD SWAT Teams Serve Simultaneous Warrants Related to Gang Shooting - Suspected Arrested

    Late Wednesday evening, Anaheim Police SWAT personnel, assisted by the Orange County Sheriff’s SWAT Team, served simultaneous search warrants at three Anaheim residences... Read on...
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    Four Suspects Arrested in Gang Related Shooting That Injured Two in Front of High School

    NAHEIM, CA (FEBRUARY 2, 2017) – Three juveniles and one adult have been arrested for a shooting that left two men with non-life threatening gunshot wounds in front of Gilbert High School Tuesday afternoon. Read on...
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    Assault With a Deadly Weapon Suspect Fatally Shot in Officer Involved Shooting

    A suspect being sought for assault with a deadly weapon was fatally shot during a confrontation with Anaheim Police just after 9:00 pm Saturday night. Read on...
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    Suspect Arrested for Possession of Explosive Materials

    A 57 year old man is in custody after Anaheim Police officers found several pounds of dangerous materials in his room. Read on...
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    Anaheim Police Sponsor Gun Buy Back This Saturday

    This Saturday, July 9, 2016, the Anaheim Police Department will hold a gun buy back at La Palma Park. Read on...
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    Community Tip Leads to Seizure of Nearly 600 Pounds of Dangerous Fireworks

    Last night, acting on a tip from a member of the community regarding the sale of dangerous fireworks, Anaheim Police Crime Task Force investigators completed a probation search at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Benmore Lane. Read on...
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    Presidential Candidate Visits to Anaheim Convention Center

    ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 23, 2016) - In an effort to facilitate media access to the Anaheim Convention Center for the planned visits of Presidential Candidates Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 and Donald Trump on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the... Read on...
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    Officer Involved Shooting – Updated Information

    At approximately 4:45 pm on Saturday, February 20, 2016, three Anaheim police officers were involved in a fatal Officer Involved Shooting of an armed attempted murder suspect. Read on...
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    Butane Honey Oil Extraction Discovered in Burned Condominium

    At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, Anaheim Fire & Rescue received multiple calls of a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. Blue Violet Court. Read on...
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