The San Francisco Arson Task Force, which combines the SFFD Bureau of Fire Investigation (BFI) and the SFPD Arson Detail, is responsible for determining the origin and causes of fires and related investigations. Arson investigators are always available for response and consultation. All incident reports involving fire, false alarm, arson, including attempted arson, shall be assigned to 6F200 and faxed to redacted. 

The purpose of this Department Notice is to provide instruction to members on how to use the services of the Journey Home Program. Journey Home is a program in addition to Homeward Bound to assist individuals who wish to return home. Members are encouraged to mention and provide services to unhoused individuals they encounter.

Members are reminded that the provisions of the current SFPOA and MEA MOUs, both ending June 30, 2026, regarding uniform and clothing allowances remain in effect. Sworn members will receive an annual uniform allowance of $1,100. The allowance will be considered as pay for pension purposes and will be paid at the rate of $42.31 per pay period.

All sworn members will be responsible for the maintenance, care, alterations, and purchase of the following items:

All full duty sworn members of the Department shall wear the uniform of the day while on duty. Sworn members shall not "cover" their uniforms or patches while on duty in public (traveling to meetings, eating meals, etc.).

The San Francisco Police Department required its members to review Department specific statements of incompatible activities each year. With the passage of Proposition D in March of 2024, the San Francisco Ethics Commission standardized the kinds of activities that are incompatible with the public duties for all city employees. The following activities are prohibited for all city employees:

The purpose of this Department Notice is to notify sworn personnel of the Ninth Circuit opinion in Chinaryan v. City of Los Angeles which denied qualified immunity to LAPD officers, because of their actions during a traffic stop of a suspected stolen vehicle, exposing them to potential civil liability.

The purpose of this notice is to establish new procedures and guidelines for the Chiefs Community Police Advisory Forum (CCPAF).

The Department introduces e-Palm Cards to enhance police effectiveness and efficiency, allowing officers to dedicate more time to patrol and community engagement. The use of e-Palm Cards aligns with Proposition E, a voter-approved public safety measure, which directs the Department to streamline administrative tasks and reduce redundant reporting.

I am pleased to announce the following members will be promoted effective November 9, 2024.

CAPTAIN 
Sean Frost 
Stephen Jonas

LIEUTENANT 
Joshua Kumli 
Irene Cristi 
David Goff 
Kin Lee 
Kenneth MacDonald 
Jessica O'Connor 
Matthew Ortega 
Chandra Peregrina 
James Tacchini

California Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Title 8, Section 5097, Hearing Conservation Program, states that employers shall administer a continuing, effective Hearing Conservation Program whenever employee noise exposures equal or exceed an 8-hour, time weighted, average sound level (TWA) of 85 decibels.

Members who are in the Hearing Conservation Program include officers assigned to the Range, Canine Unit, Honda Unit, Marine Unit, SOG (including TAC, EOD, and Specialists), Solo Unit, and Airport.

Additionally, select employees of the Crime Lab who are: