Department of Police Accountability

We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.

DPA offices closed: Nov 28-29 (Thanksgiving), Dec 25 (Christmas), Jan 1 (New Year's).

DPA launches a new complaint form site.

DPA launched a new online complaint form site that connects its case management system to the newly created OIG’s system. Complainants can choose the law enforcement department they want to file a complaint against.

File a complaint

File a complaint about police services

Start the complaint process about an SFPD officer or police policy.

Case Look up Portal

Look up the status of your complaint.

View DPA Reports

View DPA reports on policing complaints

Meetings

Past meetings

DPA Budget Presentation

Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024, 5:30 pm

DPA Budget Presentation

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2024, 4:00 pm

DPA Budget Presentation

Friday, Jan 13, 2023, 2:00 pm

See past meetings

Services

Policing concerns

File a complaint about police services

Start the complaint process about an SFPD officer or police policy.

Request an investigative hearing

What to do if you disagree with the findings of your complaint against a police officer.

Request records of complaints about police

Learn about public records and how to request them.

Volunteering

Apply for an internship with DPA's Law and Justice Reform Internship Program

The Department of Police Accountability has opportunities for students interested in public service. Applications are open.

Apply to be a mediator for complaints about police officers

Help the Department of Police Accountability handle complaints about police conduct.

Request DPA Materials

Here you can request DPA materials such as brochures and complaint forms.

Request DPA Brochures and other Materials

News

Inspector General Launches New Case Management and Complaint System to Provide Independent Oversight for San Francisco Sheriff's Office

March 21, 2024

The Department of Police Accountability launches Complainant Portal

September 21, 2022

The Department of Police Accountability releases CY 2021 Annual Report

July 20, 2022

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Events

There are no upcoming events right now.

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Resources

Reports on policing complaints in 2024

Reports on the number, types, and findings of complaints against police.

Reports on policing complaints

See reports on how many complaints were filed and what we found.

Request records of complaints about police

Learn about public records and how to request them.

Investigation or mediation of complaints against a police officer

Find out the different ways we could handle your report.

Know your rights around a police officer

What to do if you are approached by a SFPD officer on the street, in a car, or at your home.

Know your rights around Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

What to do if you are stopped by an ICE agent in public or at your home.

Investigations of police services

What happens after you file a complaint about police officers or policies.

Young people's rights around police officers

What to do if you are under 18 and stopped by a police officer in San Francisco.

DPA Dashboard

To showcase the numbers pertaining to the complaints we received and closed.

Report on racial equity action plan and annual progress

See departmental racial equity plan and annual progress report.

Frequently Asked Questions

View DPA frequently asked questions here.

Request Department of Police Accountability Resources

Are you planning a community event? Would you like to have free Department of Police Accountability (DPA) resources to distribute? To request materials to promote the Department of Police Accountability at your event, fill out the form below or contact us at dpa.outreach@sfgov.org.

Annual Surveillance Report Inventory

This inventory stores all completed Annual Surveillance Reports for approved policies.

About

DPA is an oversight agency that investigates complaints about SFPD officers. DPA investigates SFPD officer-involved shootings and audits SFPD practices. We recommend new policies and policy changes to the Police Commission and SFPD. DPA and SFPD are separate agencies that both report to the Police Commission.

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