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Police Commission adopts interim rules for Patrol Special officers after months of debate
Summary
After extended public comment and commissioner debate, the Police Commission voted unanimously Dec. 10 to adopt interim rules clarifying appointing authority, uniforms, training, background checks and reporting for Patrol Special police, and authorized a $50,000 study of the program.
The San Francisco Police Commission on Dec. 10 adopted interim rules and procedures for Patrol Special officers after prolonged discussion and substantial public comment from patrol‑specials representatives and business clients.
Commission leaders said the interim rules are intended to bridge from existing 1994/1999 regulations to a comprehensive revision guided by a consultant study that the commission has funded at approximately $50,000. The steering committee for the study will include SFPD staff, commission members and community stakeholders.
Key changes adopted in the interim package clarified that…
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