25-006 Reminders on Emergency Protective Orders

Department Notice

San Francisco Police Department

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Document ID
25-006
Published: 
Expire: 

The purpose of this notice is to serve as a reminder for members when seeking an Emergency Protective Order (EPO). Occasionally, Officers will seek an EPO during a "stranger" stalking investigation. Officers are cautioned not to provide information on the EPO that the restrained person may not already have. If the protected person believes that the restrained person does not have the protected person's address, please do not list the protective person's address in Section 3 Subsection c of the EPO.

Members are also reminded that EPO's can be sought for domestic violence, child abuse, child abduction, elder or dependent adult abuse ( other than financial abuse), and stalking.

/s/
WILLIAM SCOTT 
Chief of Police


Per DN 23-152, all sworn & non-sworn Members shall electronically acknowledge this Department document in PowerDMS within (30) thirty calendar days of issuance. Members whose duties are relevant to this document shall be held responsible for compliance. Any questions regarding this policy should be sent to [email protected], who will provide additional information.