> SFPD spokesman Evan Sernoffsky said these requests violated the city ordinance and were not authorized by the department, but the agency faced no consequences from the city. He declined to say whether any officers were disciplined because those would be personnel matters.
Police departments should have a requirement to be transparent about disciplinary actions with a citizen review board that ensures reasonable enforcement. Budgets should be tied to the findings of the review board. This should apply to every PD.
Police departments should have a requirement to be transparent about disciplinary actions with a citizen review board that ensures reasonable enforcement. Budgets should be tied to the findings of the review board. This should apply to every PD.