February 2026 Sustained Complaints Report

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0003

Date Filed with IAD

1/6/25

Allegation Type

ND

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/05/2026

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Actions Date/ Range

Pending

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Traveled out of state without proper identification while on Disability Leave, in violation of DGO 11.01.M.2.e - Personal Compensation.

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0120

Date Filed with IAD

6/30/25

Allegation Type

CU (x2)

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/10/2026

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Termination

Incident Status

Closed

Complaint Summary

Sent an unprofressional text message and has shown a pattern of rudeness and hostility, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 7 & DHR's Equitable, Fair, and Respectful Workplace Policy. Purchased alcohol while on duty, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1.

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0159

Date Filed with IAD

9/22/25

Allegation Type

ND

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/05/2026

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Actions Date/ Range

Pending

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Used sick pay (SP) while on vacation outside the country, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 22 Sickness or Injury. 

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0159

Date Filed with IAD

9/22/25

Allegation Type

CU

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/05/2026

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Incident Status

Pending

Complaint Summary

Approved falsely reported sick pay use, in violation of DGO 1.06.03 Commissioned Officers, A. General Duties, 2. Supervision.

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0183

Date Filed with IAD

10/14/25

Allegation Type

Failure To Write An Incident Report

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/06/2026

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Actions Date/ Range

Pending

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Failed to take a police report, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 5.

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0194

Date Filed with IAD

11/25/25

Allegation Type

CU

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/10/26

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

No Further Action

Actions Date/ Range

02/10/2026

Incident Status

Closed

Complaint Summary

Bag of marijuana left in trunk of a patrol vehicle, in violation of DGO 6.15.I.A - Property Processing. "Unknown member" was not identified.

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0010

Date Filed with IAD

10/14/25

Allegation Type

ND (BWC)

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/10/26

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Retraining, Written Reprimand

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Failure to Activate Body-Worn Camera (DGO 10.11 & DN 23-045)

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0010

Date Filed with IAD

10/14/25

Allegation Type

ND (BWC)

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/10/26

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Failure to Activate Body-Worn Camera (DGO 10.11 & DN 23-045)

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0016

Date Filed with IAD

1/23/26

Allegation Type

ND

Summary of IAD Findings

Improper Conduct

Date of Sustained Finding

02/05/26

Actions/ Discipline Imposed

Admonishment, Retraining

Incident Status

Open - Assigned to Attorney

Complaint Summary

Failed to comply with Department Bulletin (DB 23-159)

unprofessional

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.