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Committee recommends ballot measure to remove SFPD minimum-staffing requirement after heated public comment
Summary
The Rules Committee voted to recommend a charter amendment removing a fixed minimum sworn-officer requirement and replacing it with a biennial staffing review process; public comment was sharply divided, with many callers urging removal and some warning of public‑safety risks.
The Rules Committee voted July 13 to forward a charter amendment to the full Board that would remove the charter's minimum sworn-officer floor for the San Francisco Police Department and instead require the Police Department to submit a staffing assessment and recommendation to the Police Commission every two years. The Commission would consider the report when reviewing the department's proposed…
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