Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 1537, introduced by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, which seeks to prohibit peace officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities through secondary employment, contracting, or volunteer service, and reaffirming San Francisco’s commitment to community trust, public safety, and immigrant protections.

This resolution expresses the San Francisco Board of Supervisors' support for California State Assembly Bill No. 1537 (AB 1537). Introduced by Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, AB 1537 aims to prohibit California peace officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement activities through secondary employment, contracting, or volunteer service. The bill also mandates that officers report any such offers to their employing agency and makes records related to this secondary employment public under the California Public Records Act. The resolution highlights that entanglement between local law enforcement and federal immigration enforcement erodes community trust, particularly within immigrant communities, discouraging crime reporting and cooperation. It also notes that at a time of peace officer staffing shortages, officers should focus on local public safety needs. San Francisco reaffirms its commitment to community trust, public safety, and immigrant protections through this resolution.

This resolution supports legislation that would prohibit local police officers from engaging in federal immigration enforcement on the side. This is intended to build trust between immigrant communities and local law enforcement, encouraging reporting of crimes and cooperation with investigations.

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