The Department of Justice released a report on the San Francisco police department. In this report, the DOJ found that SFPD has a “lack of accountability”, and uses antiquated “use of force” policies. The report also stated that the DOJ discovered “numerous indicators of implicit and institutionalized bias against minority groups.” As The
DOJ: San Francisco PD Has ‘Institutionalized Bias’ Against Minorities
From record-keeping to use of force, the report found that the SFPD has “significant deficiencies.”