March 2026 Sustained Complaints Report

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0101
Date Filed with IAD5/5/25
Allegation TypeInsubordination, ND
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Written Warning
Actions Date/ Range03/13/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryConsistently arrived late for work shift, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 4, Reporting for Duty. Was insubordinate with a supervisor, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 14, Insubordination.   

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0115
Date Filed with IAD6/18/25
Allegation TypeND
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range03/23/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryFailed to verify the amount of US Currency booked, in violation of DGO 6.15(III)(A)(3)(d). 

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0115
Date Filed with IAD6/18/25
Allegation TypeND (x2)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range03/12/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryFailed to properly count and book US Currency, in violation of DGO 6.15(III)(A)(3)(d). Failed to document the seizure of US Currency in an incident report, in violation of DGO 6.15(III)(A)(10). 

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0125
Date Filed with IAD7/16/25
Allegation TypeCU (x2)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/03/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedTermination
Incident StatusOpen - Pending Police Commission
Complaint SummaryVerbally told an officer not to provide backup to another officer on a call for service, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1 - Misconduct. Was dishonest during an Internal Affairs interview, in violation of DGO 2.01.03 Rule 17 - Cooperation with Administrative Investigations.   

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0134
Date Filed with IAD7/21/25
Allegation TypeDUI
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/24/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed11.11 Program, Retraining, Suspension (10 days)
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryWas off-duty and drove a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, in violation of 23152(a) CVC - Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and 23152(b) CVC - Driving with Blood Alcohol Content of 0.08% or greater. 

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0187
Date Filed with IAD10/29/25
Allegation TypeND (Lost Property)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range03/16/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryLost a Department-issued PIC radio, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 23 - Department Property. 

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0202
Date Filed with IAD12/21/25
Allegation TypeCU (x2)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Written Warning
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryEngaged in a text conversation that was unprofessional and disrespectful, in violation of DGO 2.01.03 Rule 1 Misconduct and DGO 2.01.03 Rule 7 Respectfulness. Was unprofessional when speaking on the phone, in violation of DGO 2.01.03 Rule 1 Misconduct. 

Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0002
Date Filed with IAD12/31/25
Allegation TypeND
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/24/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range04/02/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryTraveled overseas while on disability without notifying a supervisor, in violation of DGO 11.01.I.M.2.e.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0014
Date Filed with IAD12/30/25
DPA Complaint #DPA 00063844-25
Date Filed with DPA1/12/25
Allegation TypeFailure To Properly Investigate
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/03/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Suspension (1 day held in abeyance)
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to properly investigate, in violation of DGO 9.01.02, 9.01.03(A)(2)-(3), and 9.01.04(A)(5)(c). 

MCDO-2025-0014
Date Filed with IAD12/30/25
DPA Complaint #DPA 00063844-25
Date Filed with DPA1/12/25
Allegation TypeFailure To Properly Investigate, Failure to Write an Incident Report
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/03/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Suspension (1 day and 1 held in abeyance)
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to properly investigate, in violation of DGO 9.01.02, 9.01.03(A)(2)-(3), and 9.01.04(A)(5)(c). Failed to prepare a report, in violation of DGO 9.02.02(a)(7), DM 3, and DGO 1.03(A)(5)(d).

MCDO-2025-0023
Date Filed with IAD3/3/26
DPA Complaint #00065268-25
Date Filed with DPA6/12/25
Allegation TypeCU 
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding03/24/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Suspension (1 day and 1 held in abeyance)
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryBehaved or spoke inappropriately (DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1). 

Complaint Number: OIS-2024-0003
Date Filed with IAD9/13/24
Allegation TypeND
Summary of IAD FindingsNot In Policy
Date of Sustained Finding03/10/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedExceptional Clearance
Actions Date/ Range03/10/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummaryOIS Administrative Investigation

Note: While efforts were made to present narrative related only to sustained complaints, descriptions provided in the complaint summary field may include details that were investigated but not corroborated by IAD.

  • Guide to Acronyms

    ACE – Access Control Event  
    AI – Administrative Investigation
    AWOL – Absent Without Leave
    BWC – Body Worn Camera
    CAD – Computer Aided Dispatch
    CIT – Crisis Intervention Team
    CRD – Conduct Reflecting Discredit
    CSI – Crime Scene Investigation
    CU – Conduct Unbecoming
    CVC – California Vehicle Code
    DB – Department Bulletin
    DGO – Department General Order
    DM – Department Manual
    DN – Department Notice
    DOC – Department Operations Center
    DPA – San Francisco Department of Police Accountability
    DSW – Disaster Service Worker
    DUI – Driving Under the Influence
    DV – Domestic Violence
    EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity
    ERIW – Extended Range Impact Weapon
    FMLA – Family and Medical Leave Act
    FTA – Failure to Appear
    FTO – Field Training Officer
    HRMS – Human Resource Management System
    LEP – Language Access Services for Limited English Proficient
    MOU – Memorandum of Understanding
    MRF – Member Response Form
    ND – Neglect of Duty
    ICD – In Custody Death
    OC – Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray)
    OID – Officer Involved Discharge (of Firearm)
    OIS – Officer Involved Shooting
    PIP – Performance Improvement Plan
    SDCS – Stop Data Collection System
    SFDA – San Francisco District Attorney’s Office
    SFO – San Francisco International Airport
    SIDA – Security Identification Display Area
    TSA – Transportation Security Administration
    UA – Unwarranted Action
    UOF – Use of Force

    Please Note: Data for this report has been extracted from the SFPD Administrative Investigations Management (AIM) database on February 19, 2026. The AIM database requires manual data entry. Some cases that are designated as open within this report may have been closed at the time of the data query, but may not have been updated in the system. Additionally, some cases may have subsequently closed.