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Police Commission adopts revised firearms policy, limits shooting at vehicle occupants
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission unanimously adopted a revised department general order (DGO 5.02) tightening rules on use of firearms, including a near-total prohibition on shooting at occupants of moving vehicles and added training requirements, the commission heard on March 16, 2011.
The San Francisco Police Commission on March 16, 2011 unanimously approved a revised Department General Order 5.02 that narrows when officers may fire at occupants of moving vehicles and directs department training on the new standard.
Commissioners voted to adopt the DGO after a presentation by Commander Mahoney of the Police Department and remarks from Office of Citizen Complaints Director Joyce Hicks, who said the OCC had reached concurrence with the department but urged training language be included.
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