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Police commission debates reach of Copley Press decision for open disciplinary hearings
Summary
At a continuation hearing, speakers including the SFPOA and ACLU sparred over whether the California Supreme Courts Copley Press decision bars public access to disciplinary hearings or only protects personnel records; the commission voted to seek a city attorney draft of a resolution asking elected officials to consider legislative changes.
The San Francisco Police Commission on a continued hearing examined the California Supreme Courts decision in Copley Press v. Superior Court (S128603), released Aug. 31, 2006, and what it means for public hearings on disciplinary appeals.
Vincent Harrington, appearing "at the request of the San Francisco Police Officers Association," told the commission the ruling should give pause before the city seeks immediate legislative change. "Right out of the box ... let's go change the law because we don't like this decision," Harrington said, arguing the decision is "clear," protects personnel records statewide and that…
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