San Francisco police will stop releasing the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public, as part of an effort to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes, the city’s police chief announced Wednesday. KCBS Radio's Kathy Novak spoke with the chief exclusively about the new policy.

<p>San Francisco police will stop releasing the mug shots of people who have been arrested unless they pose a threat to the public, as part of an effort to stop perpetuating racial stereotypes, the city&rsquo;s police chief announced Wednesday. KCBS Radio's Kathy Novak spoke with the chief exclusively about the new policy.</p>

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