Police Commission Archives - Page 6 of 19

Police

Actually, it was the cops who hid crucial evidence in the Spiers beating case

Tim Redmond - March 3, 2022

Police Commission challenges chief on scathing federal court ruling that undercuts his efforts to block a key reform policy.

Crime

Police chief has to back down, agrees to let deal with DA’s Office stay in place

Tim Redmond - February 23, 2022

Under pressure, Scott allows independent investigations of police shootings to continue—for another 60 days. But politics still play a big role.

News + Politics

A deadline for police accountability

Tim Redmond - February 20, 2022

Plus: What the School Board recall really meant—and why is the right wing so worried about Critical Race Theory? That's The Agenda for Feb. 21 to 27

Police

Police Commission delays decision on chief’s move to undermine reform

Tim Redmond - February 17, 2022

A crucial MOU expires next week—the same day the commission will hold a special emergency meeting and maybe act to preserve it.

The Agenda

Can SF run its own bike-share program (and challenge the privatizers?)

Tim Redmond - February 13, 2022

Plus: The June 6 ballot shapes up—and will the Police Commission take civilian oversight seriously? That's The Agenda for Feb. 14-21

Crime

Police Commissioners angry at chief’s move to undermine reform

Tim Redmond - February 10, 2022

Panel tells Chief Scott he "blindsided" them, and to go back and work things out with the DA—but he isn't backing down.

The Agenda

Police chief undermines his own department’s reform agenda

Tim Redmond - February 6, 2022

Bill Scott voided an MOU that was a key part of a federal-level effort to improve accountability; will the commission let this stand?

Homelessness

Why SF needs to implement the homeless CART team—now

Erika Siao - January 24, 2022

A community-based alternative response for homeless people —instead of the cops—is an inexpensive and better idea than the mayor's Tenderloin plan.

News + Politics

The high price of cops continues

Tim Redmond - October 31, 2021

Lawsuits allege homophobia, beatings. Plus: A developer violates city law for years—and wins. That's The Agenda for Oct. 31 to Nov. 7

Elections

Haney launches Assembly campaign with strong building-trades union support

Tim Redmond - October 18, 2021

Sups. Safai and Walton and BART Board member Lateefah Simon also speak in favor of Haney.

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