What can you do to improve policing practices?
You can help make sure all San Franciscans know more about policing decisions, policies, programs, and their impact by becoming a meeting observer.
A variety of meetings deal with policing, such as the Police (Oversight) Commission, Police Districts, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, and Supervisor meetings.
How do you get started as an observer?
We’re happy to train you, even if you prefer to observe on your own. The most important thing is for you to be involved. If you agree to a few standards, you can become an official League Observer. Through our training, you'll learn how to:
- Request information
- Share information (reports, social media, events, and so on)
- Invite others to learn about policing practices
What resources are available for observers?
We use five handouts in our trainings. Anyone who wants to use them, can.
SFPD Community Meeting Schedule
These meetings are organized each month by SF SAFE and the SFPD. For meeting information, contact SF SAFE at 415-553-1984 or community@sfsafe.org.
- Bayview Station – 1st Tuesday, 6-7 pm
- Central Station – 3rd Thursday, 3-4 pm
- Ingleside Station – 3rd Tuesday, 5-6 pm
- Mission Station – Last Tuesday, 5-6 pm
- Northern Station – 2nd Tuesday, 5-6 pm
- Park Station – 4th Thursday, 6-7 pm
- Richmond Station – 4th Tuesday, 1-2 pm
- Southern Station – 3rd Wednesday, 6-7 pm
- Taraval Station – 3rd Thursday, 5-6 pm
- Tenderloin Station – Last Tuesday, 6-7 pm
Why should you care about policing practices?
Right now, the San Francisco Police Department has hundreds of reform initiatives. You deserve clear explanations of what these reforms will do.
How are they prioritized? Who is responsible? Why are we making these changes? How will this impact my life or my neighbors' lives? How do we know if a reform is working? What if some people benefit, but other people suffer?
Now is a powerful time to get involved. Your questions and comments on policing practices will change what happens.
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