Sheriff's Department Oversight Board

09/29/2026

Please join us for our October meeting this Friday at 2:00 PM in San Francisco City Hall, Room 400.

After a challenging year, it is time to reset the tone and shift our focus entirely away from past distractions. We are clearing the space to get back to our core business of oversight, refocusing on our mission, and mapping out exactly what we want to accomplish moving forward.

Key agenda items for this session include:
• Welcome Back Traci Watson Akbar: The Board welcomes back the cofounder of Sister’s Circle. Ms. Akbar will provide our new members with an overview of the organization’s mission and community impact, followed by a preview of their upcoming initiatives and future events.
• SDOB Timelines and Priorities: We will present, discuss, and potentially take action on the draft SDOB annual timeline, goals, and proposed schedule for future educational or informational presentations. This planning document remains flexible to reflect evolving Board needs and upcoming agenda topics. 🏛️✨

09/14/2026

📢 SDOB Meeting Recap: September 4, 2026The San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board (SDOB) met for its regular meeting on Friday, September 4, 2026, at City Hall. It was a packed session featuring major leadership changes and critical agency updates!

Here are the key takeaways from the meeting:
🗳️ New Leadership Elected: The board held its annual election of officers. In a 4–3 vote, Member Julie D. Soo was elected as the new Board President. Additionally, Member Diane Lozano was elected as Vice President in a 5–2 vote. Both step into their roles to lead the board’s accountability initiatives for the upcoming year.

📊 Jail Survey Results: Marshall Khine from the Department of Police Accountability (DPA) presented the finalized results of the 2026 San Francisco Jail Survey Report. Community organizers and families spoke during public comment, urging the board to use this data to take concrete action on jail safety and communication issues.

🚔 Crowding & Site Visits: The board received an operational framework update on the Sheriff’s Office Crowding Committee and heard a report from board members on recent site visits to the RESET center and County Jail 1.

📋 Civil Grand Jury Update: Outgoing President William Palmer II read his drafted responses to the "San Francisco Jails in Crisis" report. Because the draft was submitted too late for advance review, the board voted unanimously to convene a special meeting as soon as possible to finalize their collective response before the extended September 21, 2026 court deadline.

⏳ Items Postponed: Due to time constraints, the Q4/Annual Report, Board Rules review, and future agenda items were deferred to a later date. The meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.

Thank you to SFGovTV for broadcasting the session. Public comments are always welcome!

You can join future meetings in person or submit feedback via email at [email protected].

07/20/2026

We're back!
Please join us for our rescheduled July meeting on Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2pm at San Francisco City Hall, Room 400.
For more information, visit our website:

We evaluate the work of the Office of Sheriff's Inspector General (OSIG)

06/04/2026

Our June meeting is canceled.
Please join us for our next meeting on July 10, 2026 at SF City Hall, Room 408.

06/01/2026

Our June meeting is CANCELED.
Please join us July 10th in room 408 for our regular monthly meeting.
Visit our website for updates and further information:

We evaluate the work of the Office of Sheriff's Inspector General (OSIG)

04/02/2026

Our April meeting is CANCELED.
Please join us May 1st for our regular monthly meeting.

Visit our website for updates and further information:

We evaluate the work of the Office of Sheriff's Inspector General (OSIG)

03/26/2026

At the March 25, 2026, Southeast Community Facility Commission meeting, a representative from the Sheriff's Department Oversight Board (SDOB) gave a presentation on the board's mission and gathered community input on the ideal qualities for the next Inspector General to lead the Office of Sheriff's Inspector General.

Pictured: Board Member Diane Lozano, SECFC Executive Director Emily Rogers-Pharr, former SDOB Vice President DJ Brookter, Board Member Julie Soo, and Board Member Estela Ortiz.

03/09/2026

Gung Hay Fat Choy! 🧧🐎

We had a fantastic time celebrating the Year of the Horse at the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade!

A huge thank you to the San Francisco Sheriff's Office for the invitation to march alongside you. It was an honor to see our very own Member Soo, Member Dignan, and Marshall from the DPA representing the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board (SDOB) in one of the world's most vibrant celebrations.

Strengthening our community ties is what we're all about. Here’s to a year of energy, strength, and progress! ✨

03/09/2026

Did you join us for our March meeting?

Chief Quanico gave a presentation on SFSO's 2025 Annual Report.

Marshall Khine gave a presentation on Q4 and the 2025 Annual report on Sheriff's Office investigations.

Member Soo gave an update on the IG recruitment including the Mayor's directive to put the process on hold given the budgetary constraints.

The Board voted to have Member Ortiz represent the Board at the SE Community Facility Commission meeting in March.

For more information, view the meeting at: https://sanfrancisco.granicus.com/player/clip/51938?view_id=223&redirect=true

03/06/2026

Join the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board for our March meeting today at 2:00 PM in SF City Hall, Room 400.

Our agenda includes the 2025 Annual Reports from the SF Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Police Accountability (DPA), which will also present its Q4 and annual updates on Sheriff's Office investigations.

We will also share an update on the Inspector General recruitment and discuss our invitation to the SE Community Facility Commission’s March meeting.

You can find more information and access the full agenda on our website: sf.gov/sdob