San Francisco Police Commission Meeting - June 10, 2026
San Francisco Police Commission Meeting
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 1:45 PM (start)
Location: San Francisco City Hall
The San Francisco Police Commission held its regular meeting on June 10, 2026, starting at approximately 1:45 PM. The meeting included recognition of an officer, public comments, reports from the Chief of Police and the Department of Police Accountability (DPA), and significant discussion and votes on two Department General Orders (DGOs). The commission also approved the proposed community working group for 2026.
Officer Recognition
- Sergeant Jesse Farrell (Star #789, Burglary Unit) received the Officer of the Week award for his meticulous investigative work that linked a suspect to 21 garage burglaries, including high-risk hot-prowl cases. His efforts led to the suspect's successful prosecution. Sergeant Farrell acknowledged the collaborative effort of patrol, DMAC, the crime lab, and others.
Public Comments & Testimony
- General Public Comment (Non-agenda items):
- A speaker criticized the commission for lack of responsiveness and transparency, noting that meetings have been centralized at City Hall since COVID-19, limiting community access. They also expressed concern that the Chief of Police has not met with Officers for Justice or the NAACP, undermining reform commitments.
- A speaker requested rescheduling meetings to avoid conflicts with major sporting events (e.g., NBA Finals) and proposed improvements to SFPD's investigative process, including creating quiet spaces for victims, improved crime scene photography, and separate interviews with alleged aggressors.
- A speaker invited the commission to a Juneteenth celebration at the Heritage Center on June 19, honoring former Mayor London Breed, Speaker Willie Brown, and others.
- A speaker requested police department participation in a Juneteenth parade, including a white horse.
- A mother of a murder victim, Aubrey Abracassa (killed August 14, 2006), pleaded for justice, displaying her son's photo and naming alleged perpetrators. She urged wider publicity for the $250,000 reward for tips leading to arrests.
- Public Comment on Chief's Report:
- The same mother reiterated the need for tipster awareness. Another speaker (Jessica Pesico) recommended that reports be taken on-site every time and that SFPD improve cross-jurisdictional coordination and victim involvement in reporting.
- Public Comment on DPA Director's Report:
- The mother congratulated DPA interns. Jessica Pesico urged retraining officers when allegations occur and increased mental health counseling for officers to reduce neglect of duty.
- Public Comment on DGO 5.23:
- A working group participant (Gavin Impett) praised the collaborative process. The Director of the Office on Disability and Accessibility expressed full support, noting the upcoming National Association of the Deaf Conference and San Francisco's leadership in disability rights.
- Public Comment on DGO 3.01: No public comment.
- Public Comment on Closed Session: None.
Discussion Items
- Consent Calendar: The commission unanimously approved receiving and filing the SFPD and DPA Document Protocol Report for the first quarter of 2026 (7-0 vote).
- Chief's Report (Crime Trends and Public Safety):
- Chief Liu reported that overall crime is down 22% year-to-date compared to 2025. Violent crimes are down 11%, but homicides have increased to 17 (up from 10 in 2025). Gun violence is down 15%. Robberies are down 19%, with firearm-related robberies down 31%. Property crime is down 24%, with auto burglaries down 42%.
- Two non-fatal shootings were reported for the week; no homicides.
- The department is preparing for the FIFA World Cup (June 11 – July 19), coordinating with other Bay Area jurisdictions.
- Commissioner Scott suggested enhanced public awareness campaigns for tourists regarding vehicle theft and burglaries.
- DPA Director's Report:
- Director Henderson reported that DPA opened 18 new cases and closed 17 in the past week. The most common allegation involved officers behaving or speaking inappropriately.
- DPA is moving to a new building at 1455 Market Street.
- The director introduced the 2026 Law and Social Justice Reform Interns. Taneta Thompson presented the cohort: 11 students (one high school, six undergraduates, four law students) from diverse schools, placed at various agencies. The program is in its ninth year.
- Commission Reports:
- President Clay reminded about the Class 288 graduation on June 15. He noted no backlog of discipline cases.
- Commissioner Benedicto reported on meeting with DPA interns and planned visits with Commissioner Lowe to the airport and Tenderloin station.
- Commissioner Scott reported on recruitment efforts in neighborhoods and churches.
- DGO 5.23 – Interactions with Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals:
- Aja Steves (Director, Policy Development Division) presented the revised order, developed through a gold-standard working group process with community members, officers, and the Office on Disability and Accessibility. Key improvements include a condensed four-page policy, a new visor card for officers, and a training video with ASL key phrases.
- The commission unanimously approved moving the order forward to meet and confer with affected bargaining units (7-0).
- DGO 3.01 – Department Written Directives:
- Extensive discussion occurred. The commission debated amendments to preserve full commission input on the annual review list and working group selection, ensure all public comments are responded to in the recommendation grid, and require notification to working groups of changes made during concurrence.
- After votes on amendments, the commission approved the revised DGO 3.01 with three amendments: (1) PDD will provide responses to every recommendation in the recommendation grid; (2) PDD will notify the working group of substantive changes made during concurrence before submission to the commission; (3) PDD shall submit the annual review list to the commission office for agendizing within the first two meetings of the calendar year; if no action is taken, the list is deemed approved.
- Final vote: 6-1 in favor.
- Community Policy Working Groups – Proposed Calendar Year 2026:
- The commission unanimously approved DGO 810 (First Amendment Activities) as the working group topic for 2026 (7-0).
Key Outcomes
- Consent Calendar: Approved (7-0).
- DGO 5.23: Approved to move to meet and confer (7-0).
- DGO 3.01: Approved with three amendments (6-1). Commissioner Benedicto voted no.
- Community Working Group (DGO 810): Approved (7-0).
- Closed Session: The commission voted to hold a closed session (item 12) and subsequently voted not to disclose any discussion (7-0).
Meeting Transcript
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God and invisible with liberty and justice for all the President Clay, like to take role. Yes, please. Commissioner Lowe. Commissioner Scott. Here. Commissioner Leo. Here. Commissioner Benedicto is in route. Commissioner Elias is in route. Vice President Techie. Yeah. President Clay, you have a quorum. Also with us tonight, we have Chief Lou from the San Francisco Police Department and Executive Director Henderson from the Department of Police Accountability. All right, thank you. I welcome everyone to the January 10th police commission meeting. We're going to begin our meeting at this time. Sergeant. Line item one, weekly officer recognition certificate. Presentation of an officer who has gone above and beyond in the performance of their duties. Sergeant Jesse Farrell, star number 789 from Burglary. Good evening. Sergeant Farrell joined the San Francisco Police Department in 2002 and has served with distinction throughout his career. In his career, he has worked at the following assignments Bayview, Mission, Park, and Terraville stations. Since 2017, Sergeant Farrell has been assigned to the investigation bureau's burglary unit, where he has solved hundreds of cases, the majority involving complex burglary investigations, such as home invasions and hot prowl burglaries. Over the years, his meticulous investigative work has led to the arrests and successful prosecution of numerous violent offenders. His case files, often consistent of extensive binders of evidence presented to the district attorney's office, have consistent consistently demonstrated his exceptional attention to detail and commitment to justice. In addition to his investigative accomplishments, Sergeant Farrell has served as a mentor and guide to countless new investigators, sharing his knowledge, experience, and dedication to professional excellence. A recent example of Sergeant Farrell's outstanding investigative abilities began with a garage burglary arrest made by patrol officers from Terra Ball Police Station. While reviewing the circumstances of the arrest, Sergeant Farrell recognized a distinct pattern of consistent with recognized distinctive pattern consistent with 21 outstanding garage burglaries, cases he had been actively investigating, many of which were high-risk hot-prowl burglaries committed middle of the night while residents were home and asleep. In each of these cases, the suspect employed a unique method of entry, drilling a small hole into the garage door and using a tool such as a vehicle antenna to manipulate the emergency release mechanism and gain access to the residents. Drawing upon his keen investigative instincts and unwavering attention to detail, Sergeant Farrell obtained a DNA arrest warrant, DNA warrants, and coordinated with the San Francisco Police Department Cram Laboratory to compare DNA evidence from the arrested suspect to evidence collected from 21 outstanding burglaries. His efforts resulted in the positive identification of the suspect and the individual responsible for all 21 crimes. As a direct result of Sergeant Farrell's thorough investigation, the suspect was successfully prosecuted and held accountable for all associated offenses. His hard work, professionalism, and dedication to public safety have made San Francisco a safer place for all its residents and reflect great credit upon himself, the burglary unit, and the San Francisco Police Department. While this case represents just one example of Sergeant Farrell's exceptional investigative work, it reflects the dedication, persistence, and professionalism he brings to the job every day while serving the people of San Francisco. It is my distinct honor and privilege to present Sergeant Farrell, star number 789 of the San Francisco Police Department Burglary Unit with the Officer of the Week award. Congratulations, Sergeant Farrell, and thank you for your question. Sergeant Farrell, you want to say a few words for everyone? Uh I was prepared to speak, but that's okay. You can do that. Thank you for the award, I appreciate it. Um, but in investigations, it's not just one person. I mean, it's patrol, it's DMAC, it's the citywide plain clothes, it's the crime lab, which runs super efficient. So all that combined, but I thank you. Make a good investigation. Well, thank you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for using your ingenuity from in the field, understanding things that happened during the course of your career and putting them all together to do what you did. This is amazing. I mean, uh as you said, you know, that was just the twenty-one that day, but other things you have done in your position has put you here today.
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