Turn Out April 1: Demand a Stronger Language Access Policy at the Police Commission– Protect Our Immigrant Community!
SHOW UP
Police Commission meeting
Wednesday April 1, 5:30 pm
City Hall: Room 400
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
EMAIL Comments:
Police Commission: sfpd.commission@sfgov.org
SFPD Commission Clerk: Stacy.a.youngblood@sfgov.org
SFPD Chief Derrick Lew: ChiefSFPDchief@sfgov.org
Contact Paul Henderson, Executive Dir., Dept. of Police Accountability: sfdpa@sfgov.org
Action
Join us in person at the Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Police Commission meeting at 5:30 pm (City Hall, Room 400) to demand a strong, community-informed Language Access policy (DGO 5.20). The draft currently before the Commission still fails to reflect the policy that language community members have worked hard to advance. Your voice matters—let’s ensure San Francisco upholds language equity and immigrant rights.
Tip: Email your comments in advance of your attendance and refer to that message when giving your public comment. (For those who cannot attend in person on April 1st, please consider still taking action by sending an email, as all communications are appreciated.)
Talking Points
Talking Points for Public Comment
Reject a weak DGO 5.20. The posted draft still fails to include critical community recommendations discussed in three public meetings with SFPD.
Language access is a civil right and a public safety issue. One in five San Franciscans is limited English proficient (LEP). Officers must be aware that language access is a local, state, and federal right, enshrined in law. SFPD must comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, state bilingual services laws, and the San Francisco Language Access Ordinance.
Frequent training and oversight must be mandatory. The DGO must ensure consistent, frequent training, reporting, and compliance to protect immigrant and LEP residents from harm.
Center trust and safety. Strong language access policies build trust with immigrant communities and prevent confusion between local police and federal enforcement agencies like ICE.
Tip: Email your comments in advance of your attendance and refer to that message when giving your public comment. (For those who cannot attend in person on April 1st, please consider still taking action by sending an email, as all communications are appreciated.)
Police Commission: sfpd.commission@sfgov.org
SFPD Commission Clerk: Stacy.a.youngblood@sfgov.org
Chief Lew, SFPDchief@sfgov.org
Department of Police Accountability, sfdpa@sfgov.org
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