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SFPD unveils training video and rollout for DGO 7.04 to protect children of arrested parents
Summary
The San Francisco Police Department showcased a training video implementing Department General Order 7.04, aimed at minimizing trauma to children when a parent is arrested. Officials outlined a February roll-out through roll-call training, recruit classes and online access, and community groups pressed for a mandatory police-report field to note whether an arrestee is a parent.
The San Francisco Police Department on Jan. 14 presented a training video and rollout plan for Department General Order 7.04, intended to reduce trauma to children when a parent is arrested. Captain Greg Gee said the general order, effective May 7, 2014, directs officers to identify and safely arrange care for children of arrestees and to document relevant details in incident reports.
City officials and community partners framed the video as the product of months of collaboration. "This project was collaboration from the get go," said Sam Ramarian of the Office of Citizen Complaints, who praised the department, youth advocates and Project What for co‑producing the material.…
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