April 2026 Sustained Complaints Report

Complaint Number: MCD-2025-0157
Date Filed with IAD	8/14/25
Allegation Type	CU, DV
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/14/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Board Police Commission, Termination
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Pending Police Commission
Complaint Summary	Was the dominant aggressor in a domestic violence incident, in violation of violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1, Misconduct.

Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0034
Date Filed with IAD	5/12/25
Allegation Type	CU
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/14/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Pending
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Subjected a colleague to unwelcome physical conduct based on gender, in violation of DGO 11.07, the City's EEO Policy and the City's Equitable, Fair, and Respectful Workplace Policy.

Complaint Number: MCD-2026-0045
Date Filed with IAD	1/14/26
Allegation Type	CRD, CU (x9)
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/28/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Termination
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Solicited payments from vendors to a third party, in violation of DGO 2.01, Rule 9 and SF Campaign & Governmental Code (C&GC) 3.620. Solicited and accepted paid media promotion from sources, in violation of DGO 2.01, Rule 27, SF Campaign & Governmental Code (C&GC) 3.216, and DB 17-118. Utilized city resources for personal gain, in violation of DGO 2.01, Rule 9 and SF Campaign & Governmental Code (C&GC) 3.218. Used workplace authority to obtain benefits without Police Commission approval, in violation of DGO 2.01, Rule 27. Directed subordinates to provide support for personal media promotion without Police Commission approval, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rules 27(d) & (e). Violated the Political Reform Act, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1 and PRA 87100. Brought discredit to the Department, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0019
Date Filed with IAD	2/19/26
DPA Complaint #	DPA 00064999-25
Date Filed with DPA	5/28/25
Allegation Type	Unwarranted Action
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/02/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Issued a citation without cause, in violation of DGO 2.01.03(1)(d).

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0019
Date Filed with IAD	2/19/26
DPA Complaint #	DPA 00064999-25
Date Filed with DPA	5/28/25
Allegation Type	UOF, Use of Pepper Spray
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/02/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining, Suspension (3 days and 1 held in abeyance)
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Used unnecessary or excessive force, in violation of DGO 5.01.01, 5.01.03(B) and (D), 5.01.04(B), PC 835a(a)(4). Used a liquid chemical agent, in violation of DGO 5.01.03(D) and DN 19-277.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0019
Date Filed with IAD	2/19/26
DPA Complaint #	DPA 00064999-25
Date Filed with DPA	5/28/25
Allegation Type	Failure To Properly Supervise
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/02/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Admonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Failure to properly supervise, in violation of DGO 5.01.09(B)(2).

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0020
Date Filed with IAD	3/5/26
DPA Complaint #	00064046-25
Date Filed with DPA	4/22/25
Allegation Type	Inappropriate Behavior/ Comments
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/14/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining, Written Reprimand
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Inappropriate behavior/comments, in violation of DGO 2.01.03, Rule 1.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0022
Date Filed with IAD	2/23/26
DPA Complaint #	00065188-25
Date Filed with DPA	6/8/25
Allegation Type	Inappropriate Behavior/ Comments, Unwarranted Action
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/28/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining, Suspension (1 day held in abeyance)
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Issued an invalid order, in violation of DGO 2.10.03(1)(d). Behaved or spoke inappropriately, in violation of DGO 2.10.03(1)(b).

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0025
Date Filed with IAD	3/11/26
DPA Complaint #	00066794-25
Date Filed with DPA	9/15/25
Allegation Type	ND (BWC)
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/02/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Admonishment, Retraining
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Failed to activate body-worn camera, in violation of DGO 10.11, DB 23-045.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0025
Date Filed with IAD	3/11/26
DPA Complaint #	00066794-25
Date Filed with DPA	9/15/25
Allegation Type	ND (BWC)
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/02/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining, Written Reprimand
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Failed to activate body-worn camera, in violation of DGO 10.11, DB 23-045.

Complaint Number: MCDO-2025-0026
Date Filed with IAD	3/26/26
DPA Complaint #	00065588-25
Date Filed with DPA	6/29/25
Allegation Type	Failure To Properly Investigate, Failure to Take Required Action
Summary of IAD Findings	Improper Conduct
Date of Sustained Finding	04/14/2026
Actions/ Discipline Imposed	Retraining, Written Reprimand
Actions Date/ Range	Pending
Incident Status	Open - Assigned to Attorney
Complaint Summary	Failed to take required action, in violation of DGO 1.03.I(A)(5)(d). Failed to properly investigate, in violation of DGO 1.03.I(A)(3).

Note: While efforts were made to present narrative related only to sustained complaints, descriptions provided in the complaint summary field may include details that were investigated but not corroborated by IAD.

Guide to Acronyms

ACE – Access Control Event
AI – Administrative Investigation
AWOL – Absent Without Leave
BWC – Body Worn Camera
CAD – Computer Aided Dispatch
CIT – Crisis Intervention Team
CRD – Conduct Reflecting Discredit
CSI – Crime Scene Investigation
CU – Conduct Unbecoming
CVC – California Vehicle Code
DB – Department Bulletin
DGO – Department General Order
DM – Department Manual
DN – Department Notice
DOC – Department Operations Center
DPA – San Francisco Department of Police Accountability
DSW – Disaster Service Worker
DUI – Driving Under the Influence
DV – Domestic Violence
EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity
ERIW – Extended Range Impact Weapon
FMLA – Family and Medical Leave Act
FTA – Failure to Appear
FTO – Field Training Officer
HRMS – Human Resource Management System
LEP – Language Access Services for Limited English Proficient
MOU – Memorandum of Understanding
MRF – Member Response Form
ND – Neglect of Duty
ICD – In Custody Death
OC – Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray)
OID – Officer Involved Discharge (of Firearm)
OIS – Officer Involved Shooting
PIP – Performance Improvement Plan
SDCS – Stop Data Collection System
SFDA – San Francisco District Attorney’s Office
SFO – San Francisco International Airport
SIDA – Security Identification Display Area
TSA – Transportation Security Administration
UA – Unwarranted Action
UOF – Use of Force
Please Note: Data for this report has been extracted from the SFPD Administrative Investigations Management (AIM) database on February 19, 2026. The AIM database requires manual data entry. Some cases that are designated as open within this report may have been closed at the time of the data query, but may not have been updated in the system. Additionally, some cases may have subsequently closed.

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April 2026 Sustained Complaints Report