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Community Policy Working Groups

As highlighted in DGO 1.08, SFPD values partnering and engaging with community members and organizations to collaboratively identify and problem-solve local challenges and increase safety for residents, merchants, visitors, and officers. Department policy impacts the communities SFPD serves, which elevates the importance of community input in Department policy development.

Working Group FAQs

What is a Working Group?

Working Groups convene as part of the Department General Order ("DGO") review process and are mandated by the Police Commission or Chief of Police.

What is a DGO?

Department General Orders (DGOs) are the Department's most authoritative and permanent directives relating to the overall administrative and operational missions of the Department and the general conduct of all employees.

DGO's receive input from Department members, the Department of Police Accountability, the City Attorney's Office, Stakeholders, Working Groups, impacted labor unions, and members of the public before they are adopted by the Police Commission at a public hearing.

How can I be a Working Group member?

This is a volunteer opportunity for any resident or owner of a small business in the City and County of San Francisco who is interested in shaping police policy.

Selected members are expected to attend meetings in person or virtually over a period of 5-6 months at the SFPD Headquarters Community Room 1025, located at 1245 3rd Street. Meetings will be on Tuesdays or Thursdays, typically between 2 PM and 4 PM.

Membership for this year’s Working Group, “DGO 8.10 Guidelines for First Amendment Activities,” is now closed, and all members have been selected. We will not be accepting new applications until next year. If you are interested in participating in future Working Groups, please click Contact Us below to submit your information. We will save your details for consideration when the next cycle begins. Thank you for your interest.

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Current Working Groups

Past Working Groups

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  • Image of members interacting during Community Policy Working Group Meeting

    Members interacting during a working group meeting

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    Community Policy Working Group members standing alongside Chief Scott

  • Community Policy Working Group meeting at the SFPD Headquarters

    Community Policy Working Group meeting at the SFPD Headquarters