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Board approves two police commission nominees after on‑record debate over Joint Terrorism Task Force participation
Summary
The Board of Supervisors confirmed two mayoral nominees to the Police Commission amid extended questioning about whether the San Francisco Police Department should rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). One appointment passed 10–1 and the other unanimously.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 11 to confirm two nominees to the Police Commission despite prolonged questioning about the department’s relationship with the Joint Terrorism Task Force and community concerns about surveillance of religious and ethnic groups.
The board confirmed Damali Taylor (item 25) by a 10–1 vote; Supervisor Fewer voted no. The board then confirmed Dion J. Brookter (item 26) unanimously, 11–0.
During committee questioning and on the floor, multiple supervisors pressed both nominees about whether they would support San Francisco rejoining the federal Joint…
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