AGENCY
Department of Police Accountability
We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.
AGENCY
Department of Police Accountability
We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.
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 complaintCalendar
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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.
Resources
Reports on policing complaints in 2025
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 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.
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 enforcement
What to do if you are stopped by immigration enforcement 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.
Annual Surveillance Report Inventory
This inventory stores all completed Annual Surveillance Reports for approved policies.
DPA Accessibility Statement
The Department of Police Accountability (DPA) wants everyone to be able to use this website easily.
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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San Francisco, CA 94103
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