A lawsuit alleges the San Diego Police Department misclassifies nearly 80% of officer complaints as 'miscellaneous' to avoid review by the independent Commission on Police Practices, violating Measure B passed by voters in 2020. - The suit, filed by Pillars of the Community and activist Tasha Williamson, claims the department withheld complaints, including three by Williamson alleging excessive force and false detention of minors.
- Measure B established an independent civilian oversight board with subpoena power and the authority to investigate misconduct. - The commission has been weakened by delays, resignations, and a backlog, and an audit in 2025 found technical barriers in the complaint system.
- The lawsuit seeks a court order to force compliance with Measure B and prevent further withholding of complaints from the commission.