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SFPD suspends participation in FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force after audit and public pressure
Summary
Chief William Scott announced on Feb. 1 that the San Francisco Police Department has suspended participation in the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force pending review of a 2007 MOU and updates to department general orders; community groups and the Department of Police Accountability urged stronger training, transparency and public notice before any re-entry.
San Francisco Chief of Police William Scott announced at the Police Commission's Feb. 1 meeting that the department has suspended its participation in the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) pending a review of the 2007 memorandum of understanding and updates to departmental policies.
"As of today, we have suspended our operations, or participation in the Joint Terrorism Task Force," Chief Scott told the commission, adding that the department will update Department General Order 8.10 and consult the commission and community before considering renegotiation of any MOU with the FBI.
The suspension followed a presentation from Lieutenant Dave O'Connor, who described SFPD…
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