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Police commission delays vote on early‑intervention policy after hours of debate and public testimony
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission heard hours of testimony and technical questions about a proposed Department General Order 3.19 (an Early Intervention System), then voted to continue consideration for one week to allow audits, revised language and stakeholder input.
The San Francisco Police Commission on Feb. 14 heard detailed presentations and extended public testimony on a proposed Department General Order 3.19 to create an Early Intervention System (EIS) intended to identify patterns of potentially problematic behavior among officers and provide nondisciplinary interventions.
Deputy Chief Cohen, the department presenter, said the EIS is ‘‘meant to be nondisciplinary in nature and focused on improving performance,’’ and stressed that ‘‘the EIS will not be addressed or utilized for the purpose of discipline, promotion, or when a member requests transfer or special assignment’’ as written in section 3(c) of the draft order.
Supporters at the meeting — including members of the…
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