The purpose of this Department bulletin is to outline policy and procedure for the use of email for sworn and civilian members ("members"), specifically related to who can send email, what information can be sent and to whom the information can be distributed.

The Department email system allows members to communicate efficiently with other members, respond to the concerns of the community and conduct official Department business. Accordingly, the Department assigns each member an individual email account for official Department business.

The purpose of this bulletin is to outline the procedures for completing the updated Supervisory Use of Force Evaluation Form SFPD 575B (Rev. 09/18). The Step by Step Form Completion Guide SFPD 575A (Rev. 09/18) has also been updated to reflect the changes made to the form. Please contact the EIS Unit at 415-837-7150 for additional help or questions.

The following items have been added to the form:

Everbridge is a computer-generated, cloud-based system that allows simultaneous, group, emergency and incident-specific informational notifications via text, email, and phone. The City already uses Everbridge for public works and school district emergency notifications, and will use this system to recall Disaster Service Workers in the event of a major incident.

The purpose of this directive is to announce the Police Commission's adoption of revised Department -General Order 5.01, Use of Force, effective December 21, 2016. The operative date of this new DGO 5.01 is December 27, 2016.

This order contains significant updates to the Department's Use of Force policy, of which I call to your attention to the following:

• Prohibition on shooting at moving vehicles and
• Prohibition on the use of the carotid restraint.

These sections read as follows:

1.08.01 PURPOSE 

This General Order establishes the framework for community policing efforts and outlines the Department’s commitment to fostering trust, promoting public safety, and addressing community issues collaboratively with residents, merchants and organizations. This policy guides all Department employees in their day-to-day community engagement, problem-solving practices, and accountability. 

RESTVOS will be available for use starting October 3, 2023, and will be mandatory for use starting January 15, 2024. The Technology Division will be offering training to training coordinators or their designees. During the implementation period, members are encouraged to seek assistance with the configuration of the RESTVOS App if applicable.

The objective of RESTVOS is to ensure a recovered stolen vehicle has been removed from the Stolen Vehicle System (SYS) prior to the Registered Owner (RO) taking possession of the recovered vehicle.

Several years ago, an idea emerged from our rank and file to affirm to the people of San Francisco that we will not tolerate intolerance or bigotry within or outside the San Francisco Police Department. The idea originated from the understanding that our relationship with the community is at the core of our effectiveness as a police agency. In a continuing effort to strengthen this relationship, we pledged to the community and to each other to serve faithfully, honestly and without prejudice and, if anyone suggests there is a place for intolerance, we pledge, "Not on My Watch."

The use of social media in law enforcement related investigations is a valuable tool to the San Francisco Police Department. Social media is used by investigators across the Department, particularly the Investigations Bureau. Information obtained from investigative social media accounts can provide critical evidence in cases involving homicide, human trafficking, missing persons, firearms and firearms-related offenses, narcotics, special investigations, internet crimes, crimes against children, etc.

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