Member Arrest and Notification to the Community & News Media
Arrests and charges are allegations. Everyone is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
The San Francisco Police Department issued a bureau order outlining policies and procedures for releasing information to the community and news media when a department member is arrested for a crime. This order details steps for notifying the public about felony and misdemeanor arrests.
View Original SourceAn arrest or criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.