Derrick Lew

Rule Changes

Promised reforms and said the department hopes to add at least five SVU investigators by year's end

San Francisco police leaders promised to overhaul rape investigations at an Oct. 8 City Hall hearing, after reporting showed the department cleared 14% of rape cases in 2025, half the national average. Chief Derrick Lew and Special Victims Unit Captain William Toomey agreed to require checklists before a case is shelved, monthly supervisor reviews and annual audits.

Updated Oct 30

Rule Changes

Issued department notices implementing Flock data rules

San Francisco police remove Flock license plate data from the company's platform after 30 days, then move a copy to an internal SFPD system for another 11 months. San Jose, Oakland and South San Francisco delete such data after 30 days, and Flock recommends seven days. Critics say moving data is not deleting it.

Updated Oct 17