Ben Camacho, Author at Knock LA

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The front half of a black and white Santa Ana police car in the foreground with individuals wearing police uniforms and sunglasses in the background.

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Police Oversight Established in Santa Ana

The Santa Ana City Council voted to establish a resident-led commission to review police misconduct.

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November 22, 2022

LAPD officers form a skirmish line outside of the Getty House.

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Knock LA Sues LAPD for Bodycam Footage

The Los Angeles Police Department has denied at least 13 similar requests this year.

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July 6, 2022

Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin stands in front of flags for the city of Santa Ana and the state of California. He wears a black police uniform with a badge on his left chest.

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Santa Ana PD Chief Confirms MET Allegations, Says Reporting Baseless

In a video message, Chief David Valentin confirmed allegations of gang-like activity within the department.

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May 13, 2022

A group of eight men sporting various arm and chest tattoos stand shoulder to shoulder in a pool in Las Vegas.

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EXCLUSIVE: Santa Ana Police’s MET Team Includes Gang-Like Group That Sexually Assaulted a Child

Chief David Valentin has been accused of letting MET “act with impunity.”

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April 22, 2022