We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.
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Start the complaint process about an SFPD officer or police policy.
What to do if an SFPD officer stops you on the street, in a car, or at your home.
Find out what each division does to support police oversight and policy change.
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.
Recommend a police department audit
Suggest ideas for reviewing the San Francisco Police Department’s performance.
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. Now accepting applications for Spring/Summer internship positions. Spring applications due Dec 15th, summer applications due Feb 15th.
Apply to be a mediator for complaints about police officers
Help the Department of Police Accountability handle complaints about police conduct.
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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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