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The goals of the community #8Can’tWait task force were to review the San Rafael Police Department’s current use-of-force policy and discuss with the Task Force how key elements of the #8Can’tWait campaign can be implemented into SRPD’s operational protocols and use of force policy. The Chief of Police received feedback  from the community Task Force and the San Rafael Police Association and incorporated many changes to … Continued

Many of the #8Can’tWait policy suggestions are already in place in the San Rafael Police Department Policy Manual.  Following City Council approval of the new use of force policy, all law enforcement officers will be thoroughly trained on what these policy changes mean in their day to day police work.  The changes will be discussed in daily shift briefings, as well as schedule … Continued

The San Rafael Police Department has regularly conducted de-escalation training for many years.  The department has been training all sworn officers as CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) officers since the mid 1990’s.  De-escalation continues to be a pillar of our internal training program and de-escalation techniques are used daily by our police officers as it is their default approach to police … Continued

The City of San Rafael, like many cities across the country, use Lexipol for their polices.  Lexipol is a private company based in California that provides policy manuals, training bulletins, and consulting services to law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and other public safety departments. In 2019, 3500 agencies in 35 U.S. states used Lexipol manuals or subscribed … Continued

Written feedback and suggestions can be made using Racial Justice Comment Form. All submissions will be shared with the San Rafael City Council and leadership team.   We encourage our community members to get involved by participating in City Council meetings and providing input directly to our City Council and leadership team.  Another great way to address inequities … Continued