The purpose of this General Order is to establish the policies and procedures governing the San Francisco Police Department's ("Department's") Body Worn Camera ("BWC") program. BWC is an effective tool the Department uses to demonstrate its commitment to transparency, to ensure the accountability of its members, increase the public’s trust in officers, and fairly and objectively adjudicate complaints of misconduct.
This order sets policies and procedures relating to the operation of the Department Motor Fleet. It complies with San Francisco Administrative Code Section 4.11, or limits vehicles to official use and requires record keeping for all vehicles owned, leased or rented by the City.
The San Francisco Police Department's members are its greatest asset. The Department has a responsibility to its members and the community to identify and assist members who show symptoms of job stress and/or personal problems. Such symptoms may be exhibited in problematic performance behaviors.
This order establishes policies and procedures governing the use of computers and the confidentiality of computer data.
I. POLICY
The policy of the Department is to protect all confidential information from unauthorized disclosure and access and require responsible use of all computers, electronic mail and the Internet.
This order establishes the policy by which sergeants monitor and periodically evaluate the performance of their officers, using the PIP binder, and outlines the responsibilities of lieutenants, captains, commanders, and deputy chiefs.
This order establishes the policies and procedures for the issuance and replacement of Department Identification cards and City and County of San Francisco Disaster Service Worker Identification Cards.
This order sets forth the responsibilities of the Field Training Program and outlines the selection procedures for Field Training Officers and Sergeants.
This order establishes the policies for issuing and replacing uniform and equipment items and outlines responsibilities of the Property Control Section.
This order establishes policies regarding markings of identification on helmets, including placement, color and size of numbers, and specifies inspection duties of command and supervisory officers.
