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Police chief lays out stricter reviews, training and timelines for officer‑involved shootings
Summary
San Francisco Police Department leaders told the Police Commission on Nov. 10 that the department redefined officer‑involved shootings to capture any intentional discharge, described parallel criminal and administrative reviews, and outlined retraining and return‑to‑duty practices.
Chief George Gascon and internal‑affairs staff presented a step‑by‑step account of how the San Francisco Police Department investigates officer‑involved shootings (OIS), telling the Police Commission on Nov. 10 that the department has updated definitions, strengthened timelines and expanded training.
"Anytime that an officer intentionally discharges a firearm, regardless of whether he hit the target or not, should be investigated as an officer‑involved shooting," Chief Gascon said during the presentation, describing a February bulletin that redefined OIS to align with best practices used by peer agencies.
Sgt. Mike Nevin of the department’s OIS team summarized…
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