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Police Commission honors former commissioner Burl Toler; public commenters raise wrongful-arrest, stalking and neighborhood-safety concerns

San Francisco Police Commission · October 21, 2009
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Summary

The San Francisco Police Commission presented a posthumous certificate of merit to former commissioner Burrell "Burl" Toler and heard multiple public comments including requests for 'clean slate' relief after wrongful arrests, an allegation of stalking by a city official, and neighborhood safety concerns related to nightlife; the commission also announced several disciplinary case assignments and scheduling.

The San Francisco Police Commission presented a posthumous certificate of merit to the family of former Police Commissioner Burrell Toler, recognizing his service on the commission from Dec. 15, 1977, to Jan. 15, 1986, and his civic contributions to the city.

Burl Toler Jr., speaking for the family, thanked the commission for the honor. Commissioners noted Toler's roles as an educator and civic leader and the plaque was received by family members in the meeting's opening minutes.

During the public-comment period, several residents sought commission attention for individual and neighborhood safety issues. One speaker described a man who…

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