This ordinance allows the Sheriff to hire private individuals and companies to provide additional law enforcement services for retail and commercial businesses. It aims to enhance security in these establishments.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the Sheriff to contract with private individuals and private entities to provide supplemental law enforcement services to retail and commercial establishments.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to enhance law enforcement services in response to rising retail theft in San Francisco.
Supervisor Safai introduced the ordinance to amend the Administrative Code, allowing the Sheriff to contract with private entities for supplemental law enforcement services.
The Board of Supervisors’ Rules Committee received the proposed legislation for review.
The Rules Committee reviewed the ordinance, made amendments, and recommended it for further consideration by the Board.
The Rules Committee made additional amendments to the ordinance, including changes to definitions and eligibility criteria for Sheriff’s Department members.
The Board of Supervisors continued the ordinance on first reading, allowing for further discussion and public input.
The Board amended the ordinance again, focusing on its application to retail and commercial establishments, and passed it on first reading.
The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors and sent to the Mayor for approval.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, allowing the Sheriff to implement the new law enforcement service contracts.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
