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Meeting on Police Accountability Charter Amendment

July 29th, 2016

The Board of Supervisors convened a special meeting on July 29, 2016. The primary focus was on Charter Amendment 160586, which sought to rename the Office of Citizen Complaints to the Department of Police Accountability, grant budgetary control to the DPA, and require regular performance audits of the Police Department. Public comment was heard, with concerns raised about police use of firearms. The Charter Amendment was then ordered to be submitted.

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Unfinished Business

The Board considered a Charter Amendment related to the Department of Police Accountability.

The Board considered Charter Amendment 160586, sponsored by Supervisors Cohen and Breed, concerning the Department of Police Accountability (DPA). This amendment proposed renaming the Office of Citizen Complaints (OCC) to the Department of Police Accountability (DPA), granting the DPA direct authority over its budget, and mandating a biannual performance audit of the Police Department's handling of officer misconduct and use of force claims. The amendment was slated for the November 8, 2016, election. Jon Givner from the City Attorney's Office addressed questions from the Board. The Board then ordered the amendment to be submitted by a vote of 11-0.

Public Testimony

Members of the public shared their thoughts and concerns with the Board.

Tom Gilberty voiced concerns about police officers and their use of firearms. Andrew Yip shared various experiences and thoughts with the Board.