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Residents press commission for accountability and urge removal of chief amid texts and shootings
Summary
More than two dozen public commenters criticized the SFPD for racist texts, called for stronger discipline and independent investigations, urged rejection of tasers and asked the commission to enforce transparency; speakers noted fear in Bayview and requested action on the mayor's $17.5M reform proposal.
Dozens of residents urged the San Francisco Police Commission on May 11 to take stronger action on officer misconduct, discipline and transparency in the wake of racist text messages and high-profile police shootings.
Several public speakers recounted fear and anger in neighborhoods such as Bayview and called explicitly for removal or resignation of the police chief. Miss Hariri Sari, co-director of the Idris Elle Foundation and a Bayview resident, told commissioners the community "does not feel safe" after a text and public statements describing an officer who "joined the…
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