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The proposed initiative ordinance requires a standardized community engagement process for changes to police policies, considers staff burdens in policy changes, modifies use of force and technology policies, and streamlines the installation of community safety cameras. It will be voted on by residents in the March 5, 2024 election.

Hearing to consider the proposed Initiative Ordinance submitted by the Mayor to the voters for the March 5, 2024, Election, entitled “Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to 1) require a standardized community engagement process before the Police Commission changes policies or procedures regarding Police Department operations; 2) require the Commission and Department to consider administrative burdens on staff before changing such policies or procedures, and to streamline reporting and recordkeeping procedures; 3) modify the Department's use of force and vehicle pursuit policies, and establish a technology policy, to allow officers to use body-worn cameras and drones under certain circumstances; 4) limit new restrictions on the Department's use of technology unless approved by the Board of Supervisors; 5) streamline the process for the Department to install community safety cameras; and 6) permit the Department to use Surveillance Technology for at least one year before the corresponding Surveillance Technology Policy may be disapproved by the Board of Supervisors."

Introduced: Oct 17, 2023
Final action:
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How it got here

Document trail
CEQA Referral 102323
Environmental review (CEQA)
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CEQA Response 102423
Environmental review (CEQA)
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Transmittal to Elections 112023
Departmental transmittal
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How they voted

HEARD AND FILED
Rules Committee · Nov 13, 2023Pass
2-0

Legislative journey

PresidentOct 17, 2023
RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 17, 2023 – Oct 23, 2023
·RECEIVED
REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Planning DepartmentOct 25, 2023
·RESPONSE RECEIVED
Rules CommitteeNov 13, 2023
·HEARD AND FILEDPass