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Family members allege improper 5150 detention of memory-care resident; advocates urge changes to policy and training
Summary
During public comment multiple speakers alleged that Bayview officers detained a 72-year-old memory-care resident under a Welfare & Institutions Code 5150 hold, handcuffed her and transported her to San Francisco General despite care staff objections. The Commission directed complainants to OCC for investigation and asked staff to follow up on training and policy gaps for seniors.
Several family members and disability-rights advocates told the Police Commission that Bayview officers improperly detained and transported an elderly memory-care resident under a 5150 hold, and urged policy changes and updated training for officers who interact with seniors and people with cognitive impairment.
Jeffrey King described arriving to find his 72-year-old mother—a memory-care resident who is deaf and…
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