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Resident tells Pasadena council officers 'turned their body cams off' in 2023 case; council hears mixed remarks on public safety
Summary
During public comment on Jan. 6, Eric Sanchez urged the council to revisit a 2023 death investigation and said family-provided bodycam footage suggests officers failed to secure the scene and turned off body cameras; Councilman Heredia separately highlighted recent crime reductions tied to proactive patrols.
A Pasadena resident used the council's public-comment period on Jan. 6 to press elected officials about a 2023 death investigation, while council members highlighted recent reductions in district crime.
Eric Sanchez told the council that a woman named Eder Deal contacted him with bodycam footage related to her son's 2023 death and that "they failed to secure the scene" and "they turned their body cams off." He said the family has not received a satisfactory investigation and urged MP Jackson to contact the family to ensure the case is properly handled. A…
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