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Rules Committee advances amended '10A' ordinance to let sheriff contract for supplemental law-enforcement services; item continued to Nov. 8
Summary
The Rules Committee accepted substantive amendments to Ordinance 10A, which would authorize the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office to provide contracted supplemental law-enforcement services, and continued the measure one week to Nov. 8 for publication and review. Supporters emphasized coordination, training, and oversight; critics asked for clarity on disclosure and procurement.
Supervisor Safaei introduced Ordinance 10A as a response to organized retail theft and business concerns and said the measure would allow the Sheriff’s Office to be hired to provide supplemental, fixed-post law-enforcement services similar to the SFPD’s existing 10B program. Safaei said he witnessed repeated, coordinated thefts at retail locations and described the legislation as a complement to rehabilitation efforts rather than a return to mass incarceration.
Sheriff Paul Miyamoto told the committee the Sheriff’s Office supports the legislation and described a plan to align 10A policies and procedures with SFPD general orders. Miyamoto highlighted existing contract experience—deputies frequently work fixed-post assignments for events and facilities—and said deputies receive additional mandated training, including crisis intervention training (CIT) and advanced annual training. He added the department…
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