March 2026 Sustained Complaints Report
| Date Filed with IAD | 5/5/25 |
| Allegation Type | Insubordination, ND |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Retraining, Written Warning |
| Actions Date/ Range | 03/13/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | Consistently 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. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 6/18/25 |
| Allegation Type | ND |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Admonishment, Retraining |
| Actions Date/ Range | 03/23/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | Failed to verify the amount of US Currency booked, in violation of DGO 6.15(III)(A)(3)(d). |
| Date Filed with IAD | 6/18/25 |
| Allegation Type | ND (x2) |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Admonishment, Retraining |
| Actions Date/ Range | 03/12/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | Failed 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). |
| Date Filed with IAD | 7/16/25 |
| Allegation Type | CU (x2) |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/03/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Termination |
| Incident Status | Open - Pending Police Commission |
| Complaint Summary | Verbally 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. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 7/21/25 |
| Allegation Type | DUI |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/24/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | 11.11 Program, Retraining, Suspension (10 days) |
| Incident Status | Open - Assigned to Attorney |
| Complaint Summary | Was 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. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 10/29/25 |
| Allegation Type | ND (Lost Property) |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Admonishment, Retraining |
| Actions Date/ Range | 03/16/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | Lost a Department-issued PIC radio, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 23 - Department Property. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 12/21/25 |
| Allegation Type | CU (x2) |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Retraining, Written Warning |
| Incident Status | Open - Assigned to Attorney |
| Complaint Summary | Engaged 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. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 12/31/25 |
| Allegation Type | ND |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/24/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Admonishment, Retraining |
| Actions Date/ Range | 04/02/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | Traveled overseas while on disability without notifying a supervisor, in violation of DGO 11.01.I.M.2.e. |
| Date Filed with IAD | 12/30/25 |
| DPA Complaint # | DPA 00063844-25 |
| Date Filed with DPA | 1/12/25 |
| Allegation Type | Failure To Properly Investigate |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/03/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Retraining, Suspension (1 day held in abeyance) |
| Incident Status | Open - Assigned to Attorney |
| Complaint Summary | Failed to properly investigate, in violation of DGO 9.01.02, 9.01.03(A)(2)-(3), and 9.01.04(A)(5)(c). |
| Date Filed with IAD | 12/30/25 |
| DPA Complaint # | DPA 00063844-25 |
| Date Filed with DPA | 1/12/25 |
| Allegation Type | Failure To Properly Investigate, Failure to Write an Incident Report |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/03/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Retraining, Suspension (1 day and 1 held in abeyance) |
| Incident Status | Open - Assigned to Attorney |
| Complaint Summary | Failed 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). |
| Date Filed with IAD | 3/3/26 |
| DPA Complaint # | 00065268-25 |
| Date Filed with DPA | 6/12/25 |
| Allegation Type | CU |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Improper Conduct |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/24/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Retraining, Suspension (1 day and 1 held in abeyance) |
| Incident Status | Open - Assigned to Attorney |
| Complaint Summary | Behaved or spoke inappropriately (DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1). |
| Date Filed with IAD | 9/13/24 |
| Allegation Type | ND |
| Summary of IAD Findings | Not In Policy |
| Date of Sustained Finding | 03/10/2026 |
| Actions/ Discipline Imposed | Exceptional Clearance |
| Actions Date/ Range | 03/10/2026 |
| Incident Status | Closed |
| Complaint Summary | OIS 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 ForcePlease 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.