25-069 Downgrading Property Crime Calls for Service
Department Notice
This document is not an official representation of the published policy. To access the official signed policy, please contact us at [email protected].
The purpose of this Department Notice is to introduce a new procedure that allows Sergeants or higher-ranking members to downgrade certain calls for service over the radio from an A to a B priority or a B to a C priority. Downgrading calls to INFO only is not authorized. The authority to downgrade calls for service is currently limited to the below listed property crime codes. Supervisors remain able to call the supervisor bridge and request review and the potential downgrade of any other code.
Codes Covered By This Policy
100 Alarm
100A Alarm – Audible Burglary Alarm
459 Burglary
470 Fraud
487 Grand Theft
488 Petty Theft
496 Stolen Property
594 Malicious Mischief/Vandalism
595 Malicious Mischief/Graffiti
851 Stolen Vehicle
852 Auto Boost/Strip
The SFPD is assuming responsibility for downgrading decisions. Supervisors shall review each call for service prior to making a downgrading decision if applicable.
Among the factors that should be considered prior to downgrading a call for service include:
- The safety of all parties involved (reportees, victims, etc.)
- Suspect has fled the scene and immediate apprehension is unlikely
- Potential loss of evidence
- All other relevant factors should be considered on a case-by-case basis
/s/
PAUL YEP
Interim Chief of Police
Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected] who will provide additional information.