3 ms·
Both the mayor and the author of the ordinance (and SFGate op-ed) are playing semantics. Yes the police can access real-time video (i.e. without complex pre-app
by justchilly1 5y ago
Both the mayor and the author of the ordinance (and SFGate op-ed) are playing semantics. Yes the police can access real-time video (i.e. without complex pre-approval process from board of supervisors), but only when there's imminent risk of "danger of death or serious physical injury."
This of course hampers enforcement against quality of life crimes, but even for potentially violent crimes puts the police at risk of breaking the law if it's later determined that their use case didn't meet the criteria. It's very likely police officers are hesitant to use the tools at knowing the high likelihood of prosecution.
- Schiendelman 5y agoDon’t those officers still have qualified immunity?
- justchilly1 5y agoYes but not really. Qualified immunity only protects officers from civil cases (being sued) however SB2, signed just a couple months ago removed much of those protections. Also the court of public opinion can be just as damaging as any civil settlement. https://sd35.senate.ca.gov/news/2021-09-30-governor-newsom-signs-sb-2-kenneth-ross-jr-police-decertification-act-2021 https://sd35.senate.ca.gov/news/2021-09-30-governor-newsom-s...