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Board of Supervisors unanimously continues DOJ police-reform update to July 12 after public calls for accountability
Summary
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 24 to continue the public hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice recommendations on police practices to July 12, after speakers urged more robust preparation and accountability from the police department.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 24 to continue the public hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice recommendations about San Francisco Police Department practices to July 12.
The continuance motion, made by Supervisor Mandelmann and seconded by Supervisor Ronan, passed on a roll call of 11 ayes. President Walton called for public comment on whether to continue before the roll call.
The hearing is an update on findings and recommendations regarding law-enforcement practices. Gloria Berry, calling in as a representative of the San Francisco Democratic Party, said the matter is urgent and urged the board to “prepare for this hearing as much as possible” and “make them answer the questions, especially the PD.” Another remote caller urged metrics to measure police performance and warned about potential work stoppages if reform stalls.
Supervisor Mandelmann moved the continuance; Supervisor Ronan seconded. After public comment and the roll call, the board approved the motion to continue the item to July 12, 2022.
Why it matters: Item 22 is the board’s public update on implementation of federally recommended reforms. The continuance gives the board and city departments more time to prepare for formal public hearings on the merits and to assemble responses and documentation requested by supervisors and members of the public.
Next steps: The matter will be called at the July 12, 2022 board meeting for public comment and a merits hearing on the findings and recommendations concerning law-enforcement practices.
