DPA has opened an independent investigation into the March 22, 2026, 10 PM incident with federal immigration agents at SFO. Members of the public with new or additional information are encouraged to contact DPA.

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Department of Police Accountability

We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.

Department of Police Accountability

We investigate complaints about police officers and recommend policy changes.

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February 11

February11

Meeting

DPA FY 26 - 27 & 27 - 28 Budget Presentation

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

5:30 pm

January 22

January22

Meeting

DPA Budget Presentation

Thursday, January 22, 2026

11:30 am

News

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Press release

DPA Seeks Witnesses to the March 22 Incident at SFO Involving Federal Immigration Officials.March 25, 2026

Services

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Request an investigative hearing

What to do if you disagree with the findings of your complaint against a police officer.

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Know your rights around a police officer

What to do if you are approached by a SFPD officer on the street, in a car, or at your home.

Know your rights around immigration enforcement

What to do if you are stopped by immigration enforcement in public or at your home.

Know your rights for youth around a police officer

What to do if you are under 18 and stopped by a police officer in San Francisco.

Report on racial equity action plan and annual progress

See departmental racial equity plan and annual progress report.

Annual Surveillance Report Inventory

This inventory stores all completed Annual Surveillance Reports for approved policies.

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DPA is an oversight agency that investigates complaints about SFPD officers. DPA investigates SFPD officer-involved shootings and audits SFPD practices. We recommend new policies and policy changes to the Police Commission and SFPD. DPA and SFPD are separate agencies that both report to the Police Commission.

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