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Sheriff’s Office introduces first Buddhist chaplain and outlines legal, policy and military-equipment updates
Summary
The Sheriff’s Office introduced Hanley Chan as its first Buddhist chaplain and Chief Counsel Roni(e) Singh briefed the board on legal services, prisoner legal services, policy processes and the Military Equipment Use Policy timetable.
Hanley Chan, introduced to the board as the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office’s first Buddhist chaplain, described his role as providing spiritual support and community engagement for people in custody and for department personnel.
"To be the first, it's not just about me. It's about opening doors for others," Chan said. He described a background in military service and community ties to San Francisco and said he intends to provide mindfulness and diversion resources inside jails and in community outreach.
Chief Counsel Roni(e) Singh then briefed the board on Sheriff’s Legal work, including prisoner legal services and policy updates. Singh said the sheriff’s office is unusual in California because it maintains in-house legal counsel for the…
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