Ben Camacho is an investigative journalist and documentary photographer covering state-sponsored violence and the communities impacted by it. He is a member of IWW Freelance Journalists Union.
Santa Ana Police Department Delays Investigation of a Child Sexual Assault by an Off-Duty Officer for More Than Half a Year, Commander Alleges. Audit of incident’s handling says delay “severely hampered” investigation. Complaint alleges key information withheld from auditor.
Callous Prank at Santa Ana Police Department Reveals Culture of Harassment. A fake BOLO bulletin made light of the tragic killing of Brandon Lopez. The department has called it mere “musings” and refuses to disclose who is responsible.
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.
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.”
