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Oversight board acknowledges reports of women strip‑searched in custody, says investigation limits comment
Summary
At its Dec. 5 meeting the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board acknowledged news reports that several women in custody alleged improper strip searches; the board said the sheriff’s office is investigating and declined to discuss specifics but invited impacted people to come forward.
President Palmer opened the Dec. 5 meeting of the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board by acknowledging recent news reports that several women in sheriff custody alleged they were subject to strip searches that may have violated department policy. Palmer said the sheriff’s office is investigating the matter and the board cannot discuss specifics while that investigation is active. "We understand the sheriff's office is currently investigating the incident because this matter is under active…
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