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Supervisors Hear That Police Loan Program Is Underused; Officers and HR Urge Changes
Summary
Supervisor Mark Farrell convened a hearing on the Police in the Community Loan Program. City housing staff said 14 officers have received $20,000 loans since 2008; police union leaders and HR staff said the $20,000 grant is unlikely to change long-term behavior and urged expanding and increasing assistance.
Supervisor Mark Farrell opened a committee hearing to review the Police in the Community Loan Program and asked city staff and union representatives to explain how it is working and whether changes are needed.
Brian Chu, director of community development in the Mayor’s Office of Housing, said the program was created in 2008 under an MOU with the Police Officers Association and makes up to $225,000 available in an MOU reserve. The program provides secured loans of $20,000 for down payment or closing costs; borrowers must be full‑time officers in good standing who have never owned a primary residence in San Francisco, and the purchased dwelling must be owner‑occupied. Chu said the city has approved 14 purchase loans and that loans are…
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