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Commission denies request to close patrol‑special Jane Warner’s disciplinary hearing; schedules open hearing at Hall of Justice
Summary
The commission voted to deny a motion to close the disciplinary hearing for Patrol Special Officer Jane Warner, after debate over whether patrol specials qualify as peace officers; the dismissal motion was not resolved and a full hearing will be scheduled at the Hall of Justice.
The San Francisco Police Commission on April 23 denied a motion by Patrol Special Officer Jane Warner to close her disciplinary hearing to the public, after extended legal argument about the historical status of patrol specials and whether Warner met the standard to show good cause for closure.
Jane Warner, who identified herself as patrol special officer Jane Warner (star 2629) and president of the Patrol Special Police Association, asked the commission for a closed session, arguing that the commission has not set clear policies for patrol specials and that disclosure at a public hearing would harm her business interests and safety. Warner cited prior city‑attorney opinions and charter provisions and said patrol specials have…
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