SAN FRANCISCO POLICE COMMISSION AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

5:30 p.m.

 

REMOTE MEETING VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE

WATCH:  San Francisco Cable Channel 26

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Members of the public may also watch the meeting through Webex at:
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(Explanatory and/or Supporting Documents, if any, are posted at: www.sfgov.org/policecommission/meetings)

In accordance with Governor Gavin Newsom’s statewide order for all residents to “Stay at Home” – and the numerous preceding local and state proclamations, orders and supplemental directions – aggressive directives have been issued to slow down and reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The Police Commission meetings held through videoconferencing will allow remote public comment. 

                Visit the SFGovTV website (www.sfgovtv.org) to stream the live meetings or watch them on demand.  Members of the public are encouraged to participate remotely by submitting written comments electronically to sfpd.commission@sfgov.org.  These comments will be made part of the official public record in these matters and shall be brought to the attention of the members of the Commission.  Explanatory and/or Supporting Documents can be found in www.sfgov.org/policecommission/meetings.  

Pledge of Allegiance; Roll Call

1.            Adoption of Minutes (ACTION)

-      For the meeting of November 4, 2020

2.            Reports to the Commission (DISCUSSION)

a.    Chief’s Report

-      Weekly crime trends (Provide an overview of offenses occurring in San Francisco)

-      Major/Significant Incidents (Provide a summary of planned activities and events.  This will include a brief overview of any unplanned events or activities occurring in San Francisco having an impact on public safety.  Commission discussion on unplanned events and activities the Chief describes will be limited to determining whether to calendar for a future meeting.)

-      Update on foot beat deployment with a focus on the Bayview

-      Presentation of the SB 1421 Monthly updates

-      Presentation of the monthly Collaborative Reform Initiatives “CRI” Updates

-      Presentation regarding the Critical Mindset Coordinated Response “CMCR” Training

b.    DPA Director’s Report

-      Report on recent DPA activities, and announcements (DPA’s report will be limited to a brief description of DPA activities and announcements.  Commission discussion will be limited to determining whether to calendar any of the issues raised for a future Commission meeting.)

-      Presentation of the Monthly Statistical Report, October 2020

c.     Commission Reports

        (Commission reports will be limited to a brief description of activities and announcements.  Commission discussion will be limited to determining whether to calendar any of the issues raised for a future Commission meeting.)

-      Commission President’s Report

-      Commissioners’ Reports

-      Commission announcements and scheduling of items identified for consideration at future Commission meetings (ACTION)

3.            Presentation of the SFPD/DPA Report on General Orders/Policy Proposals “Sparks Report,” 3rd Quarter 2020 (DISCUSSION)

4.            Discussion and possible action to adopt revised Department General Order 5.04, “Arrests by Private Persons” (DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION)

5.            General Public Comment

                (The public is now welcome to address the Commission regarding items that do not appear on tonight’s agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.  Speakers shall address their remarks to the Commission as a whole and not to individual Commissioners or Department or DPA personnel.  Under Police Commission Rules of Order, during public comment, neither Police or DPA personnel, nor Commissioners are required to respond to questions presented by the public but, may provide a brief response.  Individual Commissioners and Police and DPA personnel should refrain, however, from entering into any debates or discussion with speakers during public comment.)

6.            Public comment on all matters pertaining to Item 8 below, Closed Session, including public comment on Item 7, vote whether to hold Item 8 in closed session.

7.            Vote on whether to hold Item 8 in Closed Session (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10) (ACTION)

8.            Closed Session

                Roll Call;

a.    CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. This item is for the Commission to meet in closed session with their labor negotiator and provide direction for bargaining.  The bargaining organization listed below will not be present in closed session.

        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(e):

        City Negotiator:  LaWanna Preston, SFPD Labor Relations Director

        Organization representing Police Officers:  SF Police Officers Association

        Anticipated Issues Under Negotiation:  Disciplinary Penalty & Referral Guidelines, SB 1421 Protocols, Department General Order 1.08, “Community Policing,” & Department General Order 5.01, “Use of Force” (DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE ACTION)

b.    PERSONNEL EXCEPTION.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b) (1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) and Penal Code Section 832.7:

        Discussion and possible action to adopt proposed Findings of Fact regarding the Commission’s August 12, 2020 decision in Disciplinary Charges filed in Case No. IAD 2018-0203, or take other action if necessary (ACTION)

c.     PERSONNEL EXCEPTION.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) and Penal Code Section 832.7:

        Assignment of a Commissioner for the taking of evidence on disciplinary charges filed in case no. IAD 2019-0218 (ACTION)

d.    PERSONNEL EXCEPTION.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) and Penal Code Section 832.7:

        Assignment of a Commissioner for the taking of evidence on disciplinary charges filed in case no. DPA 44025-19 (ACTION)

e.    PERSONNEL EXCEPTION.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) and Penal Code Section 832.7:

        Status and calendaring of pending disciplinary cases (ACTION)

Open Session

9.            Vote to elect whether to disclose any or all discussion on Item 8 held in closed session (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a)) (ACTION)

10.          Adjournment (ACTION ITEM)

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