The SAPD will no longer use the Carotid Restraint Control Hold

In light of recent events occurring here in California and across the nation, Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin announces temporary policy changes regarding the Carotid Restraint Control Hold.

On Friday, June 5, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom directed California police officers to stop the use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold. A legislative bill has been introduced that would eliminate the ability for California law enforcement to use the Carotid Restraint Control Hold. California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA P.O.S.T.) notified all law enforcement agencies to have them remove all use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold from current training standards.

Effective immediately, the Santa Ana Police Department will suspend the use of the Carotid Restraint Control Hold as a use of force option until further evaluation and assessment.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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