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Board sends Sheriff's military equipment use policy back to Rules after concerns about pepperball launchers
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to refer the San Francisco Sheriff's Office 2024 Military Equipment Use Policy and inventory back to the Rules Committee after supervisors raised concerns about proposed pepperball launchers and usage guidelines.
Supervisor Rebecca Chen moved and Supervisor Shamann Walton seconded a motion to refer Item 24 — the San Francisco Sheriff's Office Military Equipment Use Policy 2024 annual report and inventory and a request to purchase and use additional equipment — back to the Rules Committee for amendments. The motion passed by an 11–0 roll call.
Why it matters: The referral responds to supervisor concerns about certain less‑lethal munitions and launchers (described in the meeting record as "pepperball launchers") and seeks clearer usage guidelines and manufacturer safety references before the board considers approval for additional equipment.
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