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Police commission adopts DGO 7.04 to protect children present at arrests
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission unanimously adopted Department General Order 7.04 formalizing procedures to protect children who are present during a parent's arrest, backed by community groups and youth who described traumatic experiences when parents were taken into custody.
The San Francisco Police Commission on May 7 unanimously adopted Department General Order 7.04 — "Children of Arrested Parents" — a new permanent policy that requires officers to prioritize the safety and well-being of children present when a parent is arrested.
The commission voted after a presentation by department staff and endorsements from the Office of Citizen Complaints and community organizations. Samara Marion of the OCC and community partners told commissioners the order updates long-standing practice and will be paired with roll-call training and a short training video featuring youth accounts. "The bill of rights for children of incarcerated parents's first right is: I have the right to be kept safe and…
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