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Police commission adopts tighter rules on officers’ alcohol impairment, sets 0.015 BAC threshold
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission on Dec. 3 approved revisions to Department General Order 2.02 that set an operational blood‑alcohol reference of 0.015 (to account for test error), replaced some discretionary language with 'recommend,' and emphasized behavior-based impairment and early intervention.
The San Francisco Police Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt revisions to Department General Order 2.02, the department policy governing alcohol use by members, adding a numeric threshold and clarifying procedures for off‑duty officers who carry firearms.
The commission approved amended language that sets an operational blood‑alcohol reference point of 0.015 — intended to account for a breath test margin of error — and instructs supervisors to "recommend" referral to employee assistance rather than make determinative findings when responding to off‑duty reports. President Teresa Sparks moved the measure and Commissioner Thomas Mazuko seconded; the roll call vote was…
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