David Valentin

SAPD Police Chief Valentin will retire this year

After over 33 years of distinguished service to the City and community of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Police…

1 year ago

A Federal Judge ruled that the City of Santa Ana is not liable for the shooting of Brandon Lopez

On September 13, 2023, a federal court judge dismissed claims against the City of Santa Ana and Chief David Valentin…

1 year ago

The CA State Attorney General rejected the Santa Ana police union’s charges against the SAPD Chief

In January 2022, Corey Glave (Glave), an attorney privately retained by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA), sent five…

1 year ago

SAPD Chief Valentin appointed V.P. of the Santa Ana College Foundation’s Board of Directors

The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce Chief David Valentin’s appointment as Vice President of the Santa Ana…

2 years ago

SAPD Chief Valentin selected as Co-Chair of the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force

https://youtu.be/BcAM4quNYOE Given Chief Valentin’s involvement, commitment, and dedication to immigration issues in the community, the Law Enforcement Immigration Task Force…

2 years ago

The SAPD takes steps to ensure that their officers don’t get involved in police gangs

https://youtu.be/WDDUy9YJu0M In May of 2022, SAPD Chief David Valentin issued a statement addressing misinformation that included baseless attacks on the…

2 years ago

SAPD Chief Valentin responds to the murder of Tyre Nichols by Memphis police officers

“The brutality suffered by Tyre Nichols in Tennessee at the hands of the very people sworn to protect the public…

2 years ago

SAPD Police Chief Valentin re-appointed to an international Victim Services Committee

David Valentin The Santa Ana Police Department is pleased to announce that along with currently serving as the current President…

2 years ago

How can the SAPD stop criminals when the department is warring with itself?

When the Santa Ana City Council decided to impose a new contract on the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA)…

2 years ago

Two more ridiculous Santa Ana police union lawsuits dismissed

Two separate lawsuits filed against Santa Ana City Manager Kristine Ridge, City Attorney Sonia Carvalho and Director of Human Resources…

2 years ago

SAPD Chief Valentin has been dismissed from a lawsuit filed by the Santa Ana police union’s President

Santa Ana, CA August 23, 2022 – On August 22, 2022, Orange County Superior Court Judge Lon Hurwitz dismissed Police…

2 years ago

SAPD Chief Valentin responds to the attacks on his police department

https://youtu.be/UcWN5HHlCKg Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin has issued a video message today to address serious misinformation that has recently…

3 years ago

SAPD Chief Valentin appointed as President of the O.C. Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs Association

The City of Santa Ana is pleased to announce the nomination and unanimous endorsement of Police Chief David Valentin to…

3 years ago

The Chief of the SAPD speaks out on the growing gang violence in Downtown Santa Ana

The SAPD's Chief of Police, David Valentine, addressed the growing gang violence in Downtown Santa Ana in a Tweet today.…

3 years ago

The Santa Ana Police Officers Association voted No Confidence in Chief Valentin

The Santa Ana Police Officers Association voted to express No Confidence in SAPD Chief David Valentin today, by a vote…

3 years ago

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