August 2026 Sustained Cases Report

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0165
Date Filed with IAD9/25/25
Allegation TypeFailure To Properly Investigate, ND, ND (BWC)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/18/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Suspension (1 day)
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to ensure a thorough and complete investigation was conducted in regard to a fatal traffic collision on September 20, 2025, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 16 - Investigative Responsibility.   Failed to notify Department Operations Center (DOC) and the Traffic Collision Investigations Unit (TCIU) when required, in violation of DGO 9.02.03 Vehicle Crashes - Procedures. Failed to comply with Department's Body Worn Camera (BWC) policy at the scene of a traffic collision, in violation DGO 10.11 - Body Worn Camera. 
Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0168
Date Filed with IAD9/22/25
Allegation TypeFTA (Range)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/11/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to participate in the Range Qualification in his scheduled qualification month, in violation of DN 22-071 (Range Qualification) and DGO 2.01.03, Rule 5 (Performing Duties). 
Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0017
Date Filed with IAD1/26/26
Allegation TypeDUI, ND
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/11/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed11.11 Program, Retraining, Suspension (10 days)
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Pending Chiefs Hearing
Complaint SummaryArrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1, Misconduct. Failed to notify the department of the incident, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 2, Member Notification Responsibility. 
Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0026
Date Filed with IAD2/23/26
Allegation TypeFTA (Range)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/11/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Written Reprimand
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to report to bi-annual Range Qualification, in violation of DN 22-071 Range Qualification and DGO 2.01.03, Rule 5 Performing Duties. 
Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0031
Date Filed with IAD2/13/26
Allegation TypeND
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/18/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedRetraining, Suspension (1 day held in abeyance)
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryMissed performance expectations set by a direct supervisor, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Section 5 - Performing Duties.   
Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0069
Date Filed with IAD6/1/26
Allegation TypeFTA (Range)
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/18/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedAdmonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ RangePending
Incident StatusOpen - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint SummaryFailed to report for bi-annual Range Qualification in violation of DN 22-071 Range Qualification and DGO 2.01.03, Rule 5 Performing Duties. 
Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0084
Date Filed with IAD7/1/26
Allegation TypeCU
Summary of IAD FindingsImproper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding08/04/2026
Actions/ Discipline ImposedTerminated (due to an unrelated matter)
Actions Date/ Range06/27/2026
Incident StatusClosed
Complaint SummarySent an email to sworn and non-sworn Department members that was not appropriate for dissemination due to it being unprofessional, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1, Misconduct, Conduct Unbecoming a Member.   

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 Force/Excessive or Unnecessary Force