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Police commission votes not to waive attorney‑client privilege on closed‑session recordings request

San Francisco Police Commission · September 20, 2017
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Summary

The commission voted 4–1 not to waive attorney‑client privilege for a Sunshine Ordinance disclosure request covering closed sessions from January–May 2015 after public testimony urging transparency and commissioners citing legal constraints and the Copley precedent.

Michael Petrellas presented a Sunshine Ordinance complaint seeking release of audio and video recordings from Police Commission closed sessions between Jan. 1 and May 31, 2015, citing section 67.81 and arguing that records older than two years that are not tied to pending litigation should be released.

Commission discussion focused on whether…

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