Oct 8, 2026Board meeting
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee and Commission on the Status of Women Joint Special Meeting
The committee and commission held a joint hearing to discuss policies, procedures, and staffing needs for responding to sexual assault reports. Key topics included analyzing the current victim reporting process, addressing systemic issues in investigations, and identifying necessary reforms. Recommendations were presented to improve investigator training, streamline communication between investigators and survivors, and establish an annual independent review process similar to the 'Philadelphia Model' to ensure quality control and accountability.