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Police Commission defends ban on shooting at moving vehicles as public debate intensifies
Summary
At its Dec. 7 meeting the San Francisco Police Commission and members of the public pressed to implement an updated use-of-force policy that would bar shooting at moving vehicles, while staff and labor negotiators said training agreements are advancing and some details remain to be settled.
The San Francisco Police Commission on Dec. 7 reiterated its support for a proposed update to the department—s use-of-force policy that would restrict officers from firing at moving vehicles, amid fierce public comment and a pushback campaign by the Police Officers Association.
Commission President Loftus said the change is intended to reduce harm while preserving officers— ability to use judgment in exceptional circumstances: "When we say we're attempting to save lives, we mean it," she said, and emphasized the commission—s aim to protect "officers, members of the public, and community members." The commission repeatedly cited the U.S.…
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