MARCH 13, 2013 REGULAR MEETING
The Police Commission of the City and County of San Francisco met in Room
400, City Hall, #1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, at 5:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Mazzucco, Chan, Kingsley, Turman
ABSENT: Commissioners Marshall, DeJesus, Loftus
CONSENT CALENDAR
- Request of Captain Timothy Falvey, Ingleside Station, for approval to accept
gift of three (3) iPad minis from Ms. Yvette Seifter Hirth for use by members of
Ingleside Station to track stolen phones, other electronic devices, or be used in the
field for other investigative purpose. Valued at approximately $1,977
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Chan. Approved 4-
0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Hartz commended Captain Falvey on his promotion.
RESOLUTION NO. 13-15
APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST OF CAPTAIN TIMOTHY FALVEY, INGLESIDE STATION, TO
ACCEPT GIFT OF THREE (3) IPAD MINIS FROM MISS YVETTE SEIFTER HIRTH FOR USE BY
MEMBERS OF THE INGLESIDE STATION TO TRACK STOLEN PHONES, OTHER
ELECTRONIC DEVICES, OR BE USED IN THE FILED FOR OTHER INVESTIGATIVE
PURPOSES. VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $1,977
RESOLVED, that the Police Commission hereby approves the request of Captain
Timothy Falvey, Ingleside Station, to accept gift of three (3) iPad Minis from Miss Yvette
Seifter Hirth for use by members of Ingleside Station to track stolen phones, other
electronic devices, or be used in the field for other investigative purpose. Valued at
approximately $1,977.
AYES: Commissioners Mazzucco, Chan, Kingsley, Turman
ABSENT: Commissioners Marshall, DeJesus, Loftus
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jackee Bryson would like to nominate Captain Redmond for her Lone
Ranger/Bruce Lee award for his good work during an incident on 6th Street.
Ray Hartz announced that we have a new Pope. He spoke in regards to
comments made by Martin Halloran of the POA. (document submitted). "Last month,
Martin Halloran of the Police Officers Association took exception to some of my
remarks. I take equal exception to his remarks and simply ask him to check his facts. I
am amazed that when someone challenges the actions of either the Police Commission
or members of the SFPD, no one has the integrity to show up to defend their own
actions! They send a surrogate who can make remarks disregarding the facts and
successfully evade answering any actual questions that might arise. This is OD #12018
of the SOTF, finding Chief Suhr to have violated the Sunshine Ordinance. St. Goss, for all
his expertise, cannot answer a simple IDR in compliance with the law. Some will say I
simply want to "embarrass" people with my remarks. Not within my power! If the
Order is embarrassing, it is members of the SFPD that have embarrassed the Chief, not
me!"
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Chief’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Presentation re: iPhone robberies/prevention
- Presentation of the Document Protocol Report, 4th Quarter 2012
Deputy Chief Shinn, for Chief Suhr, spoke of recent activities included arrests
made for human trafficking, arrest of a suspect for an attack on a toddler at Golden
Gate Park, and the opening of the new substation on 6th Street, and went on to talk
about the testimony of the Chief at the Bipartisan Committee in Washington, DC.
Captain McFadden, Major Crimes Unit, presented the iPhone
robberies/prevention (Wireless Devices) presentation.
Irina, SF Safe Program Director, addressed the Commission and explained what
Safe is doing with the public for prevention and awareness.
Captain Pedrini, Risk Management, presented the 4th Quarter 2012 Document
Protocol Report.
Ms. Samara Marion, OCC, also addressed the Commission regarding the OCC’s
concerns with the Document Protocol Report.
b. OCC Director’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Presentation of the OCC’s Monthly Comprehensive Statistical Report and
companion reports for the periods January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2013
and January 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012, Mediation of Complaints in
February 2013 and Adjudication of Sustained Complaints in February 2013
Director Hicks presented the OCC’s monthly Comprehensive Statistical Report.
Director Hicks also read an award recently presented to Donna Salazar for her work with
mediations.
c. Commission Reports
- Commission President’s Report
- Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Mazzucco thanked the City Attorney’s Office for recent victories
in upholding terminations.
d. Commission Announcements and scheduling of items identified for
consideration at future Commission meetings
Inspector Monroe announced that there will be no meeting next week and that
on the 27th of March will be in the Mission District at Everett Middle School, 450 Church
Street, starting at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ray Hartz, SF Open Government, thanked Captain McFadden for his
presentation. He went on to talk about Martin Halloran’s comments regarding
Inspector Miranda and his OCC complaint. (document submitted) "Last month, Martin
Halloran of the Police Officers Association took exception to some of my remarks. He
mentioned that there "are avenues o register complaints," mentioned OCC, and
questioned my motives for not using those avenues. According to him, I chose to come
here and make disparaging remarks regarding two SFPD officers, without knowing their
history in the department. He should get his facts straight. I did file a complaint with
OCC in regard to Inspector Miranda. On January 30, 2013, during a break in the police
commission meeting, I handed director Hicks that complaint. I can understand Mr.
Halloran’s confusion in the matter, since here we are six weeks later and I have yet to
receive any acknowledgement of the complaint. I wouldn’t be at all surprised to hear
nothing for 6 to 9 months, only to receive a dismissal form letter regarding the
complaint. Not surprised at all!"
Emil Lawrence suggested that flyers be put up in local areas regarding the
district meeting and went on to talk about crimes in the Mission.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL MATTER PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
None
VOTE ON WHETHER TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Chan, second by Commissioner Kingsley. Approved 4-
0.
CLOSED SESSION ( 6:50 p.m. – 7:02 p.m.)
( 6:50 p.m. – 7:02 p.m.)
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation
Sharon Prieto v. CCSF SF Claim No. 12-02916, filed 6/11/12
(Present: Commissioners Mazzucco, Chan, Kingsley, Turman, Deputy Chief
Shinn, Deputy City Attorney Porter, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom)
Resolution No. 13-16
b. PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Status and calendaring of pending disciplinary cases
(Present: Commissioners Mazzucco, Marshall, Chan, Kingsley, Loftus, Deputy
Chief Shinn, Deputy City Attorney Porter, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom)
OPEN SESSION
VOTE TO ELECT WHETHER TO DISCLOSED ANY OR ALL DISCUSSION HELD IN CLOSED
SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Chan, second by Commissioner Kingsley for non
disclosure. Approved 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Chan. Approved 4-
0.
Thereafter, the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
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Inspector John Monroe
Secretary
San Francisco Police Commission
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