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Supervisors press SFPD, DA and OCC for accountability after racist, homophobic texts
Summary
A committee hearing prompted by revelations of racist and homophobic text messages among San Francisco police officers produced departmental commitments to expedited investigations and suspensions, a district attorney request for a 10‑year case review, and extensive community testimony calling for independent oversight, mandatory disclosures and systemic reforms.
Chair Eric Marr convened a hearing to examine racist and homophobic text messages disclosed from within the San Francisco Police Department and to request reports from SFPD, the district attorney, the Office of Citizen Complaints (OCC) and other agencies.
Public Defender Jeff Adachi summarized racial disparities in stops, arrests and incarceration in San Francisco and argued the city needs better measurement and mitigation of bias across the justice system. Adachi urged mandatory reporting and audits and recommended implicit‑bias training and procedural reforms.
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