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Change for the Better
Policy
| Banned the Use of Carotid Restraint As of June 9, 2020, we no longer allow the use of Carotid Restraint. Read More |
| Require De-escalation SRPD existing training includes de-escalation techniques to reduce the... Read More |
| Use of Force Continuum SRPD existing policy divides the use of force into low, medium, and... Read More |
| Requires Warning Before Shooting Per 835 PC, officers will, when reasonable, identify themselves as an officer and warn before use of force... Read More |
| Restrict Shooting at Moving Vehicles We do not allow shooting at moving vehicles unless, it is in defense of... Read More |
| Exhaust All Other Means Before Shooting Use of force is a critical concern and serious responsibility. Deadly force... Read More |
| Duty to Intercede Our existing policy reads, “Any officer present and observing another officer using force that is clearly beyond that... Read More |
| Require Comprehensive Reporting All incidents involving the use of force are documented. Officers are required to immediately report the use of force... Read More |
Transparency
| Oversight A third-party internal auditor reviews cases and audits policies, practices, records and more... Read More |
| Data Data helps the community understand what the Santa Rosa Police Department does and provides... Read More |
| Case Files for Review Body-worn camera videos, case files and other important police records are available for public review. Read More |
Community
| Community Police Experience The Community Police Experience is designed to educate the public about Department policies, procedures, and the nature... Read More |
| Youth Community Police Experience The Youth Community Police Experience teaches kids, ages 14 – 18, about the local criminal justice... Read More |
| Community Listening Sessions An open dialogue with the community plays an important role in the ongoing strategic efforts of the Santa Rosa... Read More |
| Coffee with a Cop Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about... Read More |
| Community Empowerment Plan The City of Santa Rosa unveiled a proactive plan to address SRPD policies and practices through a... Read More |
| Policía y La Comunidad Policía y La Comunidad es un programa gratis educativo de 6 semanas que se habla... Read More |
| Shop with a Cop Each holiday season, SRPD accompanies children from the YWCA Women’s Shelter, Valley of the Moon... Read More |
Training
| Training Materials Review the materials presented to personnel in training presentations. Read More |