As a commitment to procedural justice, the Department has instituted the Chief’s Community Police Advisory Forum (CCPAF) to expand community policing, problem-solving, and community engagement throughout the city. 

The CCPAF is a group of civilian volunteers from the residential and business communities of San Francisco. Its role is to identify issues and challenges affecting their respective community and advise the Department about possible solutions. The CCPAF’s overall commitment is to create a forum for open discussion to problem-solve issues and challenges with a goal of improving the safety of residents, visitors, and communities across the city.

The CCPAF is made up of the Chief of Police, one Department member from the Community Engagement Division (CED), and diverse individuals that is reflective of the San Francisco community and bring unique skills, knowledge, experience, and networks with them. Together, they make up the whole Forum and define its composition. Please refer to the Chief’s Directive, linked below, for further information on the CCPAF.

The Department is currently accepting applications from members of the San Francisco community for the position of Chief's Community Advisor with the CCPAF. Interested community members may apply by clicking on the link below and completing the CCPAF application. Applications will be accepted for 30 calendar days. The first CCPAF meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6 PM at the San Francisco Police Headquarters.

CCPAF Chief's Directive

Membership Application