This order outlines the rules and procedures to be followed in the investigation, review and reporting to the Police Commission of In-Custody Death Investigations.

This order outlines the rules and procedures to be followed in the conduct of all officer-involved shooting and discharge investigations.

I. POLICY

It is the policy of the San Francisco Police Department to respond immediately and conduct a timely and complete investigation of all officer-involved shootings.

II. PROCEDURES

A. DEFINITIONS: 

9.01.01 PURPOSE

The purpose of this order is to establish the policy and procedure regarding traffic enforcement, including moving, licensing, registration, mechanical, and parking violations, of both personal and commercial vehicles, and the issuance of citations at the scene of traffic crashes. 

I. STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES

A. GENERAL POLICY. It is the policy of the San Francisco Police Department to ensure that the First Amendment rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution are protected for all individuals and to permit police involvement in the exercise of those rights only to the extent necessary to provide for the legitimate needs of law enforcement in investigating criminal activity.

8.09.01 PURPOSE

The San Francisco Police Department is committed to protecting the First Amendment rights of the media to cover law enforcement and public safety incidents and events. This policy details the Department’s obligations regarding media interviews and media access to major incident scenes, crime scenes, and critical incidents, including incidents involving a hostage or barricaded suspect.

This order establishes policies and outlines procedures for officers to follow when confronted with bomb threats, clandestine laboratories, destructive devices, explosions or fireworks.

I. DEFINITIONS 

CERTIFIED BOMB TECHNICIAN. A sworn member of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit who has been trained and certified by the Federal Department of Justice as an expert in the subject of destructive devices. 

This order establishes policies and procedures for officers and supervisors to follow when a hazardous material incident poses a safety threat to citizens. The order explains the levels of responsibility, including those of police and fire department personnel.

This order outlines procedures for officers at fire scenes, and includes duties of the supervisors and command personnel.

I. PROCEDURES

A. DUTIES OF PATROL OFFICERS. When at the scene of a fire, follow these procedures: 

This order outlines the Department policies and procedures in response to labor disputes, including the rights of the disputants, court orders, and the enforcement duties of officers when violations occur.

I. POLICY

A. PROTECTION OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. It is the policy of the San Francisco Police Department that its members maintain neutrality in labor disputes, preserve the peace, prevent violence, and facilitate the exercise of First Amendment rights.