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

As of October 2026: Suspended by supervisors, who filed misconduct charges; term ends March 2027

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