This resolution allows the San Francisco Police Department to work with the United States Capitol Police to provide additional law enforcement support for one year, starting January 1, 2025. It has been approved and is now in effect.
Resolution retroactively authorizing the San Francisco Police Department to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with the United States Capitol Police to provide supplemental law enforcement services for the period beginning on January 1, 2025, and ending on December 31, 2025.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need for supplemental law enforcement services for the United States Capitol Police, prompted by ongoing security requirements for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
The SFPD was contracted by the USCP to provide security services at the residence of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, utilizing funds from their General Fund with the expectation of reimbursement.
The Mayor's Office submitted a resolution to the Board of Supervisors to retroactively authorize the SFPD to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the USCP for supplemental law enforcement services.
The SFPD prepared the Memorandum of Understanding detailing the agreement with the USCP for supplemental law enforcement services.
The Government Audit and Oversight Committee recommended the resolution for passage to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the SFPD to enter into the MOU with the USCP.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the authorization for the MOU.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record