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SFPD reports 90% timely production of OCC records in Q4 2012; OCC urges faster responses for officer-involved shootings
Summary
Captain Chris Pedrini presented the SFPD's fourth-quarter document protocol report showing 299 written OCC requests with 269 (90%) produced timely, 27 late and 3 pending; OCC's Samara Marion said the late productions delay cases—particularly officer-involved-shooting files—and described a new tracking device and liaison plans.
At its March 13 meeting the Police Commission received the SFPDRisk Management Office's fourth-quarter document protocol report covering Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2012, and an accompanying response from the Office of Citizens' Complaints (OCC).
Captain Chris Pedrini reported the department received 299 written OCC requests during the quarter, produced 269 (90%) in a timely manner, had 27 late productions (9%) and 3 pending/disputed items (1%). Pedrini said most late items involved officer-involved-shooting cases, which take longer to assemble, and described steps to improve timeliness: creating a liaison between legal and homicide/homicide-related investigators, cross-training legal-division staff, and detailing light-duty officers to assist when feasible.
Samara Marion of the OCC said the late productions "result in delays in cases," and emphasized OCC's concern about officer-involved-shooting files. She told the commission OCC and the department have implemented a tracking device for officer-involved-shooting requests and that February showed improvement in production times. Commissioners asked for interim status updates rather than waiting for the next quarterly report.
Why it matters: Late production of requested documents can delay investigations and adjudications; officer-involved-shooting records were repeatedly identified as the primary source of delay and the commission directed the department to prioritize liaison and staffing solutions.
Next steps: Pedrini and Marion said they will continue implementation of liaison and tracking steps and provide follow-up updates to the commission if delays recur before the next quarterly report.
