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Police Commission adopts DGO 1.08 to codify community policing in San Francisco
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission voted 5–0 Sept. 28 to adopt Department General Order 1.08, replacing DGO 3.11, following extensive public comment and discussion about implementation, oversight and timelines.
The San Francisco Police Commission voted 5–0 on Sept. 28 to adopt Department General Order 1.08, a department-wide community policing policy, and to rescind General Order 3.11.
The vote followed a presentation from Chief Gregory Sir and a lengthy public comment period in which neighborhood leaders, nonprofit directors and youth representatives urged adoption while pressing for clear implementation metrics. Commissioner Angela Chan moved to adopt the order; Commissioner Petra de Jesus seconded. The clerk recorded five aye votes and the motion passed unanimously.
Why it matters: Commissioners and community members described the action as a formal step to make community policing standard across the San Francisco Police Department, not just a local initiative. Supervisor David Campos, who helped draft related legislation, told the commission the goal is sustained collaboration between residents,…
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