Paul Miyamoto

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SF supervisors move to suspend sheriff's oversight president over misconduct findings

As of October 2026: Oversees the department the board monitors

San Francisco supervisors voted to suspend Commissioner William Palmer, president of the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board, after a city watchdog found he used his public position for personal benefit. The same motion filed formal misconduct charges, which go to an ethics hearing before returning to the board for a final decision.

Updated Sep 30

San Francisco jail population drops to pandemic-era low despite rising arrests

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As of September 2026: Runs the county jails through the population swing

San Francisco's jails are emptying. In March 2025, more than 1,300 people were locked up, pushing the county past its 1,236-bed capacity for the first time since 2003. By September 2026, the population had fallen to its lowest level since the pandemic.

Updated Sep 8