Since last week, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Mayor London Breed, and City Attorney David Chiu have been helping facilitate talks between Scott and Boudin to see if the agreement can be renegotiated.
The memorandum of understanding that allows District Attorney Chesa Boudin’s office to conduct independent criminal investigations during SFPD use-of-force incidents will remain in effect for 60 days.
Scott announced his decision to terminate the MOU following testimony by a district attorney’s office investigator in the ongoing criminal case against an officer accused of brutally beating a man with a baton in 2019. In the Jan. 27 testimony, the investigator said under oath that she felt pressured by attorneys within the district attorney’s office to mislead police and withhold evidence from a sworn affidavit out of fear of losing her job.
“I welcome these renewed efforts and commitments to ensure there is a process in place in San Francisco that helps build and maintain trust between law enforcement and the communities we serve. Today’s announcement is an important step forward for public safety, consistency for officers, and all San Franciscans,” Bonta said in a statement.
“We remain committed to the independent investigation of officer use-of-force incidents and are optimistic about our ongoing discussions on revising the MOU,” Boudin said. “The extension is a commonsense approach to give us the necessary time to solidify this critical agreement.”
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