Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Public Safety topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Chief reports early-year violent-crime figures; commission seeks ICE-preparedness briefing
Summary
Chief William Scott reported three homicides year-to-date, 11 gun-related incidents YTD and 39 firearms seized; commissioners asked for a briefing on departmental preparedness and communication protocols for reported large-scale ICE operations and for clarification about federal agents wearing "police" markings.
Chief William Scott opened the department report by noting the city had recorded three homicides early in the year, with arrests made in two cases and active investigation in a third. He said the department had 11 gun-related incidents year-to-date and had seized 39 firearms so far.
Scott described upcoming public-safety planning for large First Amendment events and a park-activation partnership called "Peace Parks" with the mayors office, Recreation and Parks and supervisor Malia Cohen. He also said the department has not had officers assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force since the suspension in February 2017 and that there is no active MOU; nevertheless, he said SFPD continues to receive information from the FBI when matters of public-safety significance arise.
Commissioners and members of the public expressed concern about news reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was deploying agents for large raids in California. Commissioner De Jesus and members of the public asked what steps the department is taking to ensure officers do not assist federal immigration enforcement and how the department would communicate with the community. Chief Scott said SFPD policy is clear: SFPD will not assist in federal immigration enforcement and that the department will repeatedly communicate that message to members.
Commission President Turman asked staff to schedule a briefing on ICE preparedness and specific training for officers; he said he would work with staff to set a date in February.
