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Policing Practices in San Francisco

Now is a powerful time to get involved in policing practices.

Our goal is for all San Franciscans to understand and 

help shape policing practices.

Stakeholder and Educational Interviews

Hear about the role of the Department of Police Accountability (DPA) and how individuals and organizations can engage with it in our interview with Paul Henderson, DPA executive director, conducted by Ida Mojadad, education and housing reporter for The San Francisco Examiner. (30 minutes, July 28, 2020)

Check out more interviews
flyer of the SFPD Monthly Community Meeting Schedule, the details of which can be found further down

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.

Read Our Observer Reports

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

Register for a Training

What resources are available for observers?

We use five handouts in our trainings. Anyone who wants to use them, can.   

  • "Get to Know Your San Francisco Police" flyer
  • Observer job description
  • Observer training agenda
  • Observer checklist
  • Observer report

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Learn about policing practices with us

Here's how to stay informed about our newest resources and events:

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  • Attend an event

SFPD Community Meeting Schedule

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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

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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.

Download our San Francisco Police flyer (PDF)

Donate to support LWVSF's policing practices work.

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card
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