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Police Commission adopts modernized DGO 6.07 on dog complaints
Summary
The Police Commission voted unanimously to approve a revised Department General Order 6.07 updating procedures on animal and vicious-dog complaints; SFPD officer Greg Southern presented the policy changes to the commission.
The Police Commission voted on March 12 to approve a revised Department General Order 6.07 that updates the department's procedures for responding to dog complaints and for hearings involving vicious and dangerous animals.
Officer Greg Southern, identified by the department as the subject-matter expert on vicious and dangerous dog issues, told the commission the policy had not been updated since 1994 and summarized key changes: a new definition section, reorganization of the policy by severity (from unleashed dogs to vicious animals), clarified hearing procedures and violations, and guidance for dog complaints that fall outside SFPD enforcement.
Commissioners approved the revised DGO by recorded vote. Commissioner Wilson Leung voted yes, Commissioner Clay voted yes, Commissioner Yanez voted yes and President Elias voted yes.
Officer Southern said the goal of the revision was to provide updated guidance to patrol officers and the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit when responding to these incidents. "I'm happy to answer any of your questions," he told commissioners during the discussion.
Ending: The commission directed staff to transmit the revised DGO for meeting and conferring with affected bargaining units as required by law.
