Use of Force, March 2026 Report
Disclaimer:
The data presented in this report is based on information available at the time of preparation. All data is subject to change based on ongoing investigations or updates to reporting systems. This report is intended for public transparency and informational purposes only.
Overview
Total Use of Force Incidents | 71 |
|---|---|
Total Applications of Force Used | 153 |
Total Incidents of Firearm Drawing/Exhibiting | 171 |
Total Number of Incidents
Firearm Drawing/Exhibiting | 171 |
|---|---|
Use of Force | 71 |
Total Number of Injuries Reported From Use of Force Incident
| Subject - Injured - Yes | 17 |
|---|---|
| Subject - Injured - Yes - Unrelated | 2 |
| Subject - Injured - Unknown | 2 |
| Subject - Complaint of Pain - Yes | 25 |
| Subject - Complaint of Pain - Yes - Unrelated | 5 |
| Subject - Complaint of Pain - Unknown | 1 |
| Officer | 12 |
Total Applications of Force by Type
Firearm Pointing | 49 |
|---|---|
Chemical Agent | 7 |
Physical Control Hold/Take Down | 55 |
Strike by Object (Personal Body Weapon/First) | 19 |
ERIW/ERIW 40mm | 7 |
| Impact Weapon | 0 |
Other | 3 |
| Tire Deflation Device | 13 |
Subject Gender
| Male | 72 |
|---|---|
| Female | 8 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Subject Race
| Black | 41 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latin | 18 |
| White | 17 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Disposition
| Booked | 66 |
|---|---|
| Cited | 4 |
| Detained - 5150 | 5 |
| Detained - 849b | 4 |
| Not in Custody | 2 |
| Released to Outside Agency | 0 |
Total Use of Force of Incidents by District
Central | 11 |
|---|---|
Southern | 9 |
Bayview | 2 |
Mission | 11 |
Northern | 4 |
Park | 2 |
Richmond | 3 |
Ingleside | 7 |
Taraval | 6 |
Tenderloin | 10 |
Airport | 2 |
| Out of SF | 4 |
Total Firearm Drawing/Exhibiting Incidents by District/Unit
Central | 19 |
|---|---|
Southern | 23 |
Bayview | 8 |
Mission | 20 |
Northern | 8 |
Park | 0 |
Richmond | 3 |
Ingleside | 12 |
Taraval | 13 |
Tenderloin | 19 |
Airport | 0 |
Out of SF | 5 |
Origin of Use of Force Incident
Dispatch | 40 |
|---|---|
On View | 31 |
Type of Firearm Drawn/Exhibited
Department Issued Handgun | 436 |
|---|---|
Department Issued Rifle | 73 |
Department Issued Shotgun | 2 |
