ANNUAL REPORT 2013

SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT

San Francisco Police Department
Annual Report
Prepared by the Ofce of the Chief of Police
GREGORY P. SUHR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAKING HAPPEN it
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
2013
MESSAGES .................................................................................................. 2
Police Commission ........................................................................................ 2
Mayor Edwin M. Lee ...................................................................................... 3
Chief Gregory P. Suhr .................................................................................... 4
IMPLEMENTING OUR VISION ...................................................................... 6
Strategy One - Community Policing .............................................................. 8
Strategy Two - Youth Engagement .............................................................. 14
Strategy Three - Department Resources ..................................................... 26
2013 - A YEAR IN REVIEW ......................................................................... 34
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 46
Crime Statistics ............................................................................................ 48
Budget/Staffng ........................................................................................... 54
ADMINISTRATION BUREAU ....................................................................... 58
AIRPORT BUREAU ..................................................................................... 68
CHIEF OF STAFF ........................................................................................ 76
SPECIAL OPS ............................................................................................. 82
OPERATIONS ............................................................................................. 90
Investigations ............................................................................................... 93
Patrol ............................................................................................................ 98
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION ................................................................... 100
Bayview Station .................................................................................... 102
Park Station .......................................................................................... 104
Richmond Station ................................................................................. 106
Ingleside Station ................................................................................... 108
Taraval Station ...................................................................................... 110
METRO DIVISION ............................................................................... 111
Central Station ...................................................................................... 114
Southern Station ................................................................................... 116
Mission Station ..................................................................................... 118
Northern Station ................................................................................... 120
Tenderloin Station ................................................................................ 122
MILESTONES ........................................................................................... 124
Academy Graduations ............................................................................... 126
Promotions ................................................................................................. 128
Retirements ................................................................................................ 129
In Memoriam ............................................................................................. 130
POLICE FOUNDATION ............................................................................. 132
CREDITS ................................................................................................... 134
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE COMMISSION
GREETINGS FROMTHE MAYOR
On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, it is with great pleasure that I join our San Francisco Police
Department (SFPD) in the dissemination of their annual report. This report is one of the many ways our brave
men and women are helping to increase transparency and stay in constant communication with the residents of
San Francisco.
San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, making it not only an attractive place to live and
work, but a natural tourist destination for millions of people each year. Faced with the ongoing challenges of
any law enforcement agency, the San Francisco Police Departments performance measures across the board
demonstrate their commitment and excellence.
Chief Greg Suhr continues to implement innovative crime prevention strategies to keep San Francisco safe. At
the end of 2012, our City agencies worked together to establish a strategy to protect the public from violent
crime. After a full year of collaborative efforts led by our Police Department, the Interrupt, Predict, and
Organize (IPO) initiative shows progress as homicides have gone down 30 percent. This is no small feat for a
major metropolitan area surrounded by cities where violent encounters continue to rise. Now, officers are able
to remain in the field rather than in district stations completing paperwork. They are patrolling neighborhoods,
walking beats, and interacting with the public, all key components of the overall IPO plan.
This year, we will continue these crime prevention efforts to keep our community safe while also making our
thoroughfares safe for all commuters. We are committed to reducing the number of injuries and deaths caused
by traffic collisions. City agencies and community groups in cooperation with the Police Department are
working to find a solution to the negative impacts of congestion on our streets and sidewalks. This Vision Zero
approach will keep us focused on the future.
Our commitment to ongoing reform, increased accountability and continued support for our men and women
in uniform help keep San Francisco safe for all who live, work and visit here. I look forward to working with
the Police Department on our shared mission: making San Francisco the safest major city in the United States.
Edwin M. Lee
Mayor
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M
aking IT happen that would be an understatement of all time as to what we got through
in 2013; from our Johnny/Jenny on the spot quick response to the crash site of a major
airliner at SFO to making a day happen for Miles Scott, aka Batkid, in San Francisco - which may
have been the best day of the year around the world for those who showed up or tuned in. Another
year complete, my third as the Chief of the San Francisco Police Department, and although we
have successfully completed many of the things we set out to do, we have many challenges still
ahead and much work to do to measure up to those challenges.
I am proud of the work being done by all members of this Department, SFs Finest. Even
with staffng being more than 300 offcers below our charter mandated level of 1,971, our
accomplishments have been extraordinary. We continue to hold frm on our commitment to reduce
violent crime and improve overall public safety in all neighborhoods of The City. I fgured this
year we would take a hit in the annual City Beat poll as a result of low staffng levels, yet San
Franciscans continue to rate us high with nearly 3 out of 4 people surveyed (73 percent) seeing us
in a favorable light.
Why such rave reviews? Even down 15 percent in staffng, we completed several major
projects, and our homicide rate dropped by 30 percent over the previous year, continuing the
fve-year record-low downward trend. By realigning offcers on patrol and equipping them with
smartphones, complete with secure law enforcement data applications, we are able to stay on
the streets and maintain a high profle where it is needed the most in our neighborhoods and
business districts. With access to critical information through advanced software options, all in
the palm of their hand, offcers no longer need to go back to their district stations to complete
paperwork allowing them to remain in the feld, answering calls for service, and interacting with
the public, especially the kids of San Francisco. Cops and kids just as it should be.
From technology to community policing strategies, we have implemented a variety of innovative
programs aimed at providing professional and, more importantly, personal service to our
community. The new Public Safety Hub located along the 6th Street corridor opened in March.
Acting as a central location, the Hub houses multiple agencies, including an offce dedicated to
the Police Department, which provide a variety of quality-of-life services to the local residents
in the area, including homeless and public health outreach efforts. Again, through active
collaboration with government agencies and our community group partners, the result has been
a reduction in crime and the revitalization of one of the Citys most challenging commercial
corridors.
We continue to hold that education will make for lower crime rates over the long-term. We
have worked very hard these past three years on talking with young people in schools around
town about how important it is to go to school, stay in school, and graduate, at least from high
school. Engaging youth continues to be a primary focus of this Department, and all members are
encouraged to spend as much time as possible interacting with children. Our recruits are provided
specialized training in youth interaction as part of the Basic Academy, and we created a special
radio code to track occasions where offcers are spending time reaching out to our youth during
their shifts. It cannot be said enough, as the song goes, I believe that children are our future.
Teach them well and let them lead the way.
The San Francisco Police Department is among the fnest in the world, and our members do their
job professionally and with tremendous heart. It continues to be the greatest honor of my life to be
your Chief.
See you next year.
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Gregory P. Suhr
Chief of Police
MAKING it HAPPEN
MAKING it HAPPEN
Ive learned that people will forget what you said,
people will forget what you did, but people will never
forget how you made them feel.
- Maya Angelou
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MAKING it HAPPEN
DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
MAKING INNOVATION HAPPEN
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VISION
IMPLEMENTING OUR
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
TO MAKE
THE SAFEST MAJOR CITY
IN THE UNITED STATES
SAN FRANCISCO
COMMUNITY POLICING
MAKING INITIATIVES HAPPEN
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
MAKING INTERACTIONS HAPPEN
Crime suppression and prevention go hand-in-hand to lower the rate of violent
crime in any city. Employing three distinct strategies, the Department employs
a variety of innovative thought and programs to implement our vision. By
involving the community in the process of crime prevention through a series
of programs and initiatives, residents become vested and contribute greatly
to the overall security of their neighborhoods. Engaging and interacting with
our youth by providing opportunities, both educational and extra-curricular
activities, foster long-lasting and positive relationships as children become
adults. Most importantly, providing the right tools to Department members, from
safety equipment to advanced technology, is key to the success of the frst two
strategies.
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MAKING
INITIATIVES
HAPPEN
Work in collaboration with our
community to reduce violent crime,
create safer communities, and
enhance the health and vibrancy of
neighborhoods in San Francisco.
Community Policing remains a
major focus of the San Francisco
Police Department and is a key,
agency-wide organizational
strategy utilized to reduce
crime by changing patterns
of behavior. By employing
a proactive, problem-
solving strategy and active
community engagement
plan, we have been able to
strengthen our commitment
to genuine partnerships with
the diverse communities we
serve.
COMMUNITY POLICING AT THE STATIONS
Each police district operates a Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) consisting of civilian volunteers from the
residential and business communities. The CPAB plays a vital role in communication and problem-solving efforts at the
district station. The groups initiate public safety campaigns and outreach programs directly relevant to their respective
communities and diverse neighborhoods. In addition, the district stations work with businesses and neighborhoods to
fnd solutions to their individual and unique concerns.
BROADWAY
COLLABORATION
Policing is a broad function; it is much more than
enforcing the law. In the Central Police District,
the Broadway Corridor has been a major hotspot
for police services over the past several decades.
Just throwing resources into this area on weekends
was a bandage approach to fghting crime, so the
Central Station re-engineered the way policing is
done along this corridor. There was a need for a full
collaboration among all the stakeholders, which
meant the nightclubs, bars, restaurants, security
directors, City agencies, District Attorneys offce,
and Department of Public Works had to come up
with a strategic plan to combat crime.
Gang fghts, drunkenness, stabbings, and shootings
historically have marred this area, and to address
these concerns, a comprehensive strategic
plan was developed. Through the efforts of the
Central District Station, a myriad of businesses
participated in discussions to plan protocols for the
corridor. Increased foot patrols, intensifed traffc
enforcement, commercial vehicle inspections, use of
specialized units, permit inspections, and monthly
meetings with business owners, neighborhood
groups, and concerned community members forged
a collaborated effort, creating a blueprint to attack
disorderly conduct from different perspectives.
These efforts have dramatically reduced crime, and
calls for police services are down by 42 percent in
the area. There is an increase in staffng levels of
private security for all nightlife venues. Party buses
adhere to a schedule for drop-off and pickups, and if
passengers are intoxicated, they are not allowed to
exit the bus. In addition, the use of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) was
implemented to ensure businesses have proper
lighting, security cameras, and no loitering
signs. And working with our local Supervisor,
the Broadway Enhancement Zones legislation
was adopted which doubles the fnes for certain
violations of the law.
STRATEGY ONE
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RICHMOND
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
National Night Out is another opportunity to display
community spirit and provide a better understanding of
what we as a department do to foster better relationships
between offcers, businesses, and the communities
we serve. The San Francisco Police Department,
in conjunction with the Safety Network Program,
sponsored events at all ten district stations as part of the
nationwide event on Tuesday, August 6.
The event in the Richmond District was held behind the
station and in the Muriel Leff Mini Park, and included
food, refreshments and barbeque items cooked by
offcers assigned to the station, and a bounce house.
With the assistance of our San Francisco SAFE partners,
a table was set up to dispense merchandise and provide
advice and assistance to neighbors in regard to security
and safety concerns. Members of the Richmond CPAB
circulated throughout the crowd, speaking with both
civilians and offcers present. Our police cadets were
also on hand to provide assistance with set up and
tear down, monitoring the bounce house, and escorted
McGruff the Crime Dog - a favorite of the children.
The event was fun for all who attended and is just
another fne example of community policing at its best!
INGLESIDE EAG
In September 2013, the Excelsior Action Group (EAG) received funding from District 11 Supervisor
John Avalos and the Offce of Economic and Workforce Development to focus on neighborhood
safety improvements. Working with merchants, residents, and City staff, EAGs Safety Committee
members focused on improving the sense of security and quality of life along the Excelsior
commercial corridor. Through a series of surveys and questionnaires, information was gathered, and
the resulting data was mapped to pinpoint the greatest concentration of reported hot spots.
Using this information, EAG conducted a Hot Spot Walk in October with Supervisor John Avalos,
Captain Timothy Falvey and offcers from the Ingleside Police Station, and other neighborhood
stakeholders to discuss issues. As a result, trash was cleaned up, the greenery in the median along
Alemany Boulevard was trimmed, street lights were fxed, and two arrests were made at a hot spot
shortly after.
TENDERLOIN
SAFE
PASSAGES
Nearly 4,000 children live in the
Tenderloin neighborhood, and
the district station works closely
with and supports the Tenderloin
Safe Passage Program.
Safe Passage was developed
in 2008, and continues to be
operated by a community
coalition in the Tenderloin to
establish a way to get children
safely through high-risk corners
in the neighborhood. The mural
of the yellow brick road,
on eleven sidewalk blocks in
the Tenderloin, marks the area
traveled most by children and
families after school.
Volunteer corner captains
staff the routes and provide
a safe system for children to
travel. This year, the Tenderloin
Safe Passage Program was
awarded a $200,000 Invest
in Neighborhoods Initiative
grant from the Mayors Offce
of Economic and Workforce
Development.
The grant will pay for a new
Safe Passage mural, which will
be permanent and will feature
stained concrete and a sea glass
and tile mosaic of a meandering
stream along the 11-block
route. This is a great program.
SAFE HAVEN
In partnership with Bessie
Carmichael and West Bay After-
School Program, the Department
established the Safe Haven program
geared at protecting children in
rough neighborhoods.
Partnering with local businesses
in the SoMa area, the purpose of
Safe Haven is to provide a place
for children to go when in fear or
actually in danger. The program is
an offshoot of a similar program for
adults in crime-heavy neighborhoods
including the Bayview.
The program is funded through
a grant sponsored by PG&E.
Currently there are nine businesses
participating in the identifed area
along 6th, Mission, and Howard
Streets displaying the bright yellow
Safe Haven signs.
Plans to include coverage for seniors
and expand the Safe Haven program
into the Tenderloin and Chinatown
are underway.
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S
ince 1976, San Francisco Safety Awareness for
Everyone (SAFE) has been the Departments
non-proft partner in crime prevention and public
safety. SAFEs personal safety presentations to
individuals, the elderly, and workplace audiences
teach the public how to stay safe on the street, on
public transportation, and at home.
One of SAFEs best known programs is
Neighborhood Watch which strengthens the
relationship between law enforcement and residents
by fostering communication and problem-solving.
By conducting Residential Security Surveys, city
dwellers are informed on ways to deter crime in
their own homes. By relying on the principles of
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED), these surveys examine entry points,
lighting, landscaping, and other factors, offering
residents security measures to prevent future break-
ins. SAFE performs similar services for businesses,
adding inventory protection and operations security.
Another SAFE-assisted initiative that brings the
Department together with the public is the monthly
Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB)
meetings in each district. CPABs create proactive
campaigns on issues such as pedestrian, cyclist, and
motorist safety, nightlife security, and property theft
prevention from individuals, homes, and vehicles.
In 2013, SAFE continued to engage in projects that
break down cultural barriers between communities
and law enforcement. In January, SAFE held its
16th annual Lunar New Year Extortion and Crime
Prevention media conference in Chinatown and
the Sunset District. Ongoing efforts to encourage
cooperation among merchants with the Department
have resulted in the virtual elimination of extortion-
related incidents. Similarly, SAFE facilitated
workshops at public housing sites, specifcally
on Treasure Island and Potrero Hill, in which
participants identify individual and shared values
and then work together as a group to improve the
neighborhood.
SAFEs Kids and Cops program familiarizes
children as young as three with the Police
Department through fun, interactive events. Offcers
read to children, answer their questions, and lead
them in educational activities to help the kids view
police offcers as friendly allies. The SAFE Kids
program works with older children and addresses
such concerns as bullying, school safety, and
stranger danger online and in the wild.
SAFE also supports the Department through
community building and fundraising events. The
Department enlisted the help of SAFE staff to assist
with the planning of the Chiefs 3rd Annual Law
Enforcement Summit which drew law enforcement
executives from all over California to discuss
recent trends in active shooter incidents and how
to prevent this type of violence. Last year, the
return of the Cops and Joggers 5K Run and Picnic
attracted over a hundred recruits from the Academy,
along with veteran members of the force and their
families. SAFE assisted with the coordination of
the 2013 fundraising gala, the Casino Royale, at the
Mark Hopkins Hotel.

Recruits at the Academy participate in a training
session with SAFE staff to familiarize these
future offcers with the vast resources available to
empower and educate the public. Through role-
playing exercises, the recruits have a heighten sense
of their own effectiveness in garnering partnerships
and leading community gatherings.
AUXILIARY LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE
TEAM (ALERT)
The Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) is a citizen
disaster preparedness program designed for volunteers 16 years and
older. The Police Academy has oversight of the ALERT program, and
it currently is managed by Retired Sergeant Mark Hernandez.
ALERT is modeled after, and works in partnership, with the San
Francisco Fire Departments Neighborhood Emergency Response
Team (NERT). ALERT trains volunteers to assist law enforcement in
essential tasks after a major disaster and held its frst training drill on
October 26, 2013.
This year, ALERT created a webpage on the Departments website,
drafted an operations manual, established a training curriculum
for participants, and held three classes preparing 47 volunteers
for deployment. In conjunction with the Departments Homeland
Security Unit (HSU), ALERT also volunteered and participated as
role players during Urban Shield 2013.
https://www.facebook.com/SFPDALERT
Interested individuals may contact the ALERT Program
Coordinator, Mark Hernandez, at (415) 401-4615
email at [email protected]
COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY
The Community Police Academy (CPA) is designed to inform and teach community members about the various aspects of
policing. Although this program had been dormant since June 2011 after the 25th class, this year the Academy provided the
opportunity for the public to participate in the 26th CPAclass, which was held in October.
The 11-week CPAprogram, coordinated by staff member Lula Magallon, has a curriculum that covers community policing,
patrol procedures, familiarization with gang activity, frst aid, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, SWAT
demonstrations, force option scenarios, crime scene investigation, and a ride-along at the district stations. On December 17, 21
students graduated from the 26th CPAClass.
TARAVAL
DISTRACTED WALKING
CAMPAIGN
Many people do not pay attention to their surroundings when they walk.
They may be looking down at their phone or wearing headphones or
both. Cell phones and electronic devices are favorite targets of thieves.
Additionally, pedestrians are at risk and can be struck by cars when
walking with their heads down.
The Taraval Police Stations CPAB developed a distracted walking
safety card. This card was handed out by members of the CPAB and local
high school students to inform people of this danger.
Due to the success of the program, the Department adopted these cards,
and offcers from all over the City continue to give them to distracted
walkers.
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Develop and maintain relationships
as role models with our children and
provide the opportunities to participate
in positive activities to build a solid
foundation for their future.
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he future of any community depends on its ability
to foster the healthy development of the next
generation our youth. Extensive research on the
biology of stress shows that healthy development can
be negatively impacted by excessive or prolonged
activation of stress response systems in the body.
Known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE),
we, as law enforcement, need to recognize the impact
early negative stimulus can have on the behavior
of children. These incidents can affect learning,
behavior, and health throughout ones life.
Youth engagement is about developing and
maintaining relationships as role models with our
children. Studies have shown that by providing youth
the opportunity to participate in positive activities
not only builds a solid foundation for their future,
but reduces the proclivity to become involved in
criminal activity. This theory forms the basis for the
importance of law enforcement offcers taking the
time to interact with youth in a variety of means -
from outdoor activities to educational programs.
Drawing from these ideas, coupled with
recommendations made in 2012 by the Youth
Commission, Chief Suhr reorganized Department
resources to implement several strategies to better
serve our city youth. This included implementing
offcer training at the academy level to encourage
participation in youth outreach efforts, creating
a special radio code (421) to track these efforts,
establishing a memorandum of understanding with
the San Francisco Unifed School District to better
serve school-aged children, and the reorganization
of the Community Relations Unit to manage the
multiple facets of youth participation.
YOUTH AND
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT UNIT
One of the priorities for the Department
was the reorganization of the Community
Relations Unit into the Youth and
Community Engagement Unit (YCEU).
By consolidating the responsibilities
relating to youth under one umbrella,
services and programs are more effcient
and task-oriented.
The vision of YCEU is to provide a safe
haven for neighborhood children to play,
learn, and grow. YCEU has several sub-
units to manage outreach services to the
youth and communities of San Francisco;
Recruitment, the Wilderness and Fishing
programs, Youth Engagement, Limited
English Profciency (LEP), and the
Patrol Specials. Specially trained offcers
provide a unique opportunity for nurturing
strong and positive relationships with
young people, their communities, and the
Department.
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This past year, the accomplishments of the Youth
and Community Engagement Unit included the
December opening of the renovated Garfeld Park
Community Center, in collaboration with the SF
Recreation and Parks Department. Located in
the Mission District at 1271 Treat Avenue, this
center offers athletic, recreational, cultural, and
educational programs, as well as participates in the
Departments summer jobs program.
The main focus of the programs at Garfeld Park
is to provide positive activities as a deterrent to
criminal activity including gang involvement. In
addition to participating in sports and after-school
programs, offcers provide a gang awareness
curriculum to the youth.
Sports activities are a highlight for the youth.
Several teams were coordinated for the Garfeld
Park fag football season including the Garfeld
Park Gators, coached by Mission District Offcer
Michael Mayo, and the Mid-Town Tigers, coached
by Tenderloin District Offcer Yousef Azim. A
championship game was held at Candlestick Park
an exciting season ending for the young football
players.
Other events included the YMCApartnering with
staff at Garfeld Park to provide a health fair at
the center with doctors and dentists on scene to
provide free services. The children also had fun
riding around in a bicycle obstacle course and
learned about safe bike riding. Holiday events
included a Halloween pumpkin carving contest,
ice skating at Union Square, a tree lightening
ceremony at McLaren Lodge, and toy drives/
giveaways. Over 200 kids participated in Winter
Wonderland day at the Civic Center in December,
playing in fresh snow, jumping in a bounce
house, enjoying carnival rides, and eating great
food. The day concluded with a toy giveaway at
which all those who participated received a gift.
In the upcoming year, Garfeld Park will continue
to co-host community gatherings and barbecues,
provide summer sport programs, and partner with
other non-proft agencies to provide services and
positive opportunities to children.
GARFIELD PARK
FUTURE GRADS
Launched in 2012, the Future Graduates program
successfully continued into 2013.
Future Grads is the cornerstone program of the San
Francisco Police Foundation and partners with the San
Francisco Unifed School District to give young people
the tools and foresight they need to graduate from high
school and pursue fulflling careers.
The focus of the program is to encourage students to
graduate high school. Through a series of assemblies
and classroom discussions, a group of professionals
including Chief Suhr, police offcers, frefghters, and
members of other City/County agencies, share their
stories of working in successful careers with only a high
school diploma.
The basis for the program is the reduction of crime
by providing positive and healthy alternatives to
community youth - and getting a high school diploma is
the frst step to a bright future.
SUMMER INTERN
PROGRAM
As part of the Future Graduates program, the
Department continues to coordinate employment
opportunities for teens during the summer months. By
concentrating on providing jobs to youth primarily in
the Mission, Bayview, and Ingleside areas, the goal is to
provide a positive alternative to participating in criminal
activity; a trend that increases during the summer
months.
In collaboration with the Police Foundation and the
San Francisco Unifed School District, the Department
enlisted the help of local businesses, including
technology frms through sf.citi, and community leaders
in an effort to give San Francisco youth a hands-
on approach to the real world of employment and
opportunity.
In 2013, the program placed 425 youth in a variety of
jobs throughout City agencies, non-proft organizations,
and private companies This was in addition to the
efforts of Mayor Edwin Lees Summer Jobs+ Program,
which successfully placed an additional 7,000 interns in
jobs throughout the City. Together, these programs are
making a difference in the future of our children.
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n conjunction with the Mayors Summer Jobs+ Program, one of the
Departments Future Grads Tech student interns, Abraham Abe Alvarez,
was selected by the White House as a Champion of Change. Nominated by
the Mayors Offce, the Police Department, and the Offce of Economic and
Workforce Development, Abe traveled to Washington DC to share his ideas
at a reception with the President. Champions of Change is a federal program
that recognizes ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things.
Abe is a 15-year-old 10th grader at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory
in San Francisco, where he was born and raised. Having overcome many
hardships and challenges in his life and having grown up with a single
mother in the Mission District, he has never been more focused on
success than he is today.
Abe tells his story best, Being raised by just my mother, she has
taught me the importance of hard work and determination, but also
that no matter what, school always comes frst and it is the key to me
being a future leader. Its been great to have had the opportunity to
work with the Media Relevance team and to know that the Mayor
of San Francisco made a pledge to do something about us youth
getting jobs over the summer and the businesses stepping up
especially the Tech companies to make it happen by taking us in
for eight weeks during the summer. They are helping us to be
prepared for what lies ahead, teaching us valuable job skills and
allowing us to make some money, which I have saved mostly of
for college.
This past summer, Abe applied for an internship through the
Future Graduates Tech program, sponsored by sf.citi, and was placed with
the technology start up Media Relevance for an eight week paid internship. Abe was one
of four interns working on customer development to understand how both student and consumer
behavior pertains to watching videos. Additionally, he helped the Media Relevance Team
defne this new experience for his own generation, as well as that of high school students
by conducting interviews and creating mockups. Having worn glasses since age 3, Abe
is interested in helping others with disabilities and plans to use his technological
experience from Media Relevance in the feld of health, potentially by becoming
an optometrist.
Way to go, Abe!
GARDEN PROJECT
T
his year, there were 236 participants in the Earth
Stewards Summer Program representing a range of
San Francisco neighborhoods and high schools including
the Mission District, Visitacion Valley, Richmond,
Bayview/Hunters Point, and Portola. During the
application process, referrals were received from several
City agencies, community organizations, and District
Supervisors John Avalos, London Breed, David Campos,
and Malia Cohen.
Once accepted into the program, participants, or
stewards, work daily at the Garden Project Farm in
two shifts; morning and afternoon. Stewards work on
three main projects: vegetation management techniques,
organic farming, and plant propagation. These youths
learn to organize and prepare vegetables for distribution
including harvesting organic potatoes, garlic, leeks,
onions, kale, broccoli, collard greens, and cabbage for
donation to Project Open Hand and other food pantries.
This program offers life skills designed to teach
participants effective communication, teamwork and
collaboration, public speaking, and how to plan, organize,
and complete tasks using appropriate workplace conduct.
Daily activities include small group work and oral and
written refections. Hands on, interactive activities also
promote critical thinking and problem solving skills,
confdence, and creativity.
The program has a mandatory school enrollment policy
which is strictly enforced. Over the last two years,
over 400 youth in the greater San Francisco area have
participated and 50 of those have continued working in
the program while attending local colleges. These 50
young adults are the role models for current participants.
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O
peration Dream, a non-proft organization, serves youths living in
SF Housing Authority Developments, along with various non-proft
organizations and community-based organizations. Our mission is to not
only enhance the quality of life, but to also instill a sense of hope and
achievement in our kids.
By actively engaging young people in educational, leadership, and
extracurricular activities, the goal is to have a positive impact on these
young children. Operation Dream provides toys and services for over 40
different groups and locations throughout San Francisco, including a variety
of feld trip opportunities.
Each year, Operation Dream sponsors toy drives with the goal of providing
gifts to children living at various HUD properties throughout the city during
the holiday season. This year, volunteers collected thousands of toys and
monetary donations totaling over $50,000.
Main fundraising events included the annual holiday boat trip hosted by
the Industrial Claim Association and the 49ers 21st Annual Toy Drive
Collection Event at Candlestick Park.
O
ver the past nine years, Offcer Michael Rivera has
coordinated wilderness adventures for thousands of youth,
and he frmly believes it has been a privilege to watch these kids
develop and grow. Offcer Rivera has met many children who
started with the program who are now young adults and are doing
very well. One young lady from the Willie Mays Boys and Girls
Club just fnished her frst year at Dillard University in Louisiana
and returned for the summer to work with youth at the very
same club that provided her opportunities. Ashining star and an
excellent example of the positive impact of this program, her goal
is to attend New York University Law School.
Youth from Bayview, Sunnydale, Visitation Valley, Gilman Rec-
connect, and Alice Griffth wait in anticipation every summer for
the return of the Wilderness Program to go hiking, river rafting,
and kayaking. Offcer Rivera visits schools throughout the
year, and students remember him from the various activities he
oversees. He spends time with them, chatting in the hall, ending
with the ritual high-fve and an agreement to meet in the summer.
This past summer, 23 offcers participated in the Wilderness
Program providing 17 different activities for 171 of San
Franciscos at-risk and low-income youth. It was a wonderful and
exciting summer, especially for frst-time participants who were
able to explore new locations and activities that challenged them
both physically and mentally by taking them outside their comfort
zone. Their lives are forever enriched by the experience.
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ACADEMY TRAINING FOR OFFICERS
The Department implemented the Youth Interaction Program which is now part of the
curriculum of the basic recruit training at the Academy. All recruits receive classroom
instruction on the importance of police/youth relationships, as well as the Departments
strategy for working closely with children in the community. Recruits receive additional
training which certifes each as a coach and provides skilled adult volunteers to a variety
of sports programs throughout the city, including SF PAL.
Before each class graduates, youth from several organizations come to the Police
Academy on a Saturday for a Jamboree, which allows kids to see the recruit offcers
in their training environment. The Departments Mounted, Canine, Honda, and Solo
Motorcycle Units provide demonstrations for the group, which is followed by organized
games. The day concludes with a lunch prepared and served by the recruits. This has
been a tremendous success!
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY
Academy recruits, as part of their training curriculum, participate in visits at several
non-proft organizations throughout the city including the Boys and Girls Club, the
YMCA, and the Collective Impact Program (Mo Magic).
The recruits spend 16 hours throughout their academy training at these sites forming
relationships with youth by assisting with homework, playing organized sports, or
simply getting to know one another.
The recruits also participate in a variety of youth engagement efforts including
backpack giveaways, the Garden Project, and other events/programs sponsored by these
organizations.
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT MODELING PLAN
In order to track the response to and the interaction with kids, offcers in the feld check
out on the radio using the newly created radio code 421. Examples of a 421 call
for service include activities such as participating in after school programs, reading to
children, playing/coaching sports, and mentoring/spending quality time with youth.
Atraining video was developed to explain the Departments policy for using radio code
421 and to encourage active participation with youth.
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE (PAL)
SF PAL was established in 1959, and over the years, there has
been hundreds of volunteers who choose to be adult mentors
and role models for our younger generation. SF PAL provides
several programs that encourage youth to participate in sports
and other healthy activities that develop personal character
and foster positive relationships among police offcers,
youth, and dedicated volunteers. These programs include
cheerleading, football, judo, soccer, basketball, Junior Giants
baseball, and a Cadet Program for law enforcement.
Almost 5,000 youth participate in SF PAL each year with
the help of 800 community and police volunteer coaches
who act as mentors during a variety of sports and leadership
activities. While many of our volunteers are parent coaches,
a signifcant number of these volunteers are PAL alumni who
benefted from the program themselves in their youth and
choose to give back to the community with their time, energy,
and commitment.
PAL CADET PROGRAM
Amajor component of SF PAL is the Law Enforcement
Cadet Program, coordinated by Offcer Edie Lewis. This
longstanding program serves youth ages 14 to 20 and
provides an opportunity for those who wish to pursue law
enforcement or public service careers.
During the summer, cadets go through a four-week intensive
training that prepares them to work as interns throughout the
Department, including district stations.
Each year, participants have the opportunity to develop
career and job skills, leadership experience, life skills, and
character development through community service in the PAL
Cadets Summer Academy, followed by a subsequent yearlong
internship with the Department.
After their one-year commitment is complete, students can
stay involved in the program until age 21, learning valuable
skills and receiving mentorship from dedicated volunteers.
In 2013, the PAL Cadets volunteered and participated in many
events including: the Castro, Polk, and Excelsior Street Fairs,
Police Academy graduations and jamborees, a childrens fair
at Bill Graham Auditorium, Department promotional and
retirement ceremonies, March for Safety Sunnydale Projects,
Everett Middle School Safety Fair, John OConnell Resource
Fair, Take Your Child to Work, the YMCABowl-A-Thon, the
2013 Olympic Torch Run, Americas Cup, Law Enforcement
Appreciation Night at AT&T Park, SF SAFEs Bike Safety
Course for Kids, National Night Out events, 2013 Ragnar
Relay Race, and the Grand National Rodeo in Golden Gate
Park.
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CENTRAL MARKET PUBLIC SAFETY HUB
The Central Market Public Safety Hub located at 72 6th Street opened in March
with the idea of having a centralized location, a hub, in the 6th Street and Mid-
Market area to provide services and community outreach to the neighborhood.
The Safety Hub brings together law enforcement and various City agencies to
improve public safety and enrich the lives and well-being of those who live, work,
and visit the busy Mid-Market corridor around the intersection of 6th Street.
The offcers who work out of the Public Safety Hub maintain high visibility and
are more accessible to the public. Offcers work closely with other City agencies,
such as the Department of Public Health, Department of Public Works, Adult
Probation, Offce of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, and the District
Attorneys Neighborhood Court to provide needed services to the residents.
Offcers have developed relationships with local non-proft organizations, such as
Hospitality House, the Needle Exchange Program, and United Playaz, who work
in the area providing quality-of-life services to those in need.
Foot beat offcers regularly attend
community meetings with numerous
groups in the area and interact with
local businesses and residents while
conducting foot and bicycle patrols.
Thus far, the response from the
community has been positive. Offcers
are told daily that since the opening
of the Safety Hub, the area has greatly
improved.
Businesses, including technology-
based corporations, have relocated and/
or renewed leases due to the thriving
economy of the area. With the increase
in new multi-housing projects, over
3,000 new units, along the corridor
catering to a younger, more diverse
population, the offcers assigned to the
Safety Hub continue to work together
to address concerns in the area and
have come up with new and dynamic
ways to achieve our goal of providing a
safe community.
PUBLIC SAFETY
BUILDING
The original Hall of Justice was built
on Kearny Street in front of Portsmouth
Square. Opened in 1900, the elaborate
brick and terracotta building was short-lived, burning down six years later on April 18, 1906, during the Great Earthquake. It was
later rebuilt much stronger with steel, opening in 1912, remaining home to the San Francisco Police Department for over 50 years.
The current Hall of Justice at 850 Bryant was made famous by movies and television shows - remember Dirty Harry - and has
been the main home of the Police Department since 1962. This multi-use facility is no longer able to serve the needs of a changing
San Francisco, a fact made abundantly clear during the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake when the building was forced to temporarily
close.
Over 50 years later, the Department is on the cusp of moving into a new facility, referred to as the Public Safety Building (PSB),
scheduled to be completed in November 2014. It has been a long journey planning the new facility, which is funded through the
Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) bond. However, the painstaking plans and requirements of the ESER bond
will ensure the functionality of the entire Police Department, as well as segments of the Fire Department, in the event of a major
disaster.
Located in the recently redeveloped Mission Bay area within walking distance to AT&T Park, the PSB will be home to the
administrative headquarters of the Department, as well as the Southern District Station. The Mission Bay Fire Station is included
in the project, and the historical brick Fire Station #30 will serve as a multi-purpose facility for the Fire Department and the
community. The PSB will house a state-of-the art command center headquarters to promptly and properly coordinate public safety
services in the city in the event of a major disaster or critical incident.
STRATEGY
DEPARTMENT RESOURCES
MAKING INNOVATION HAPPEN
Invest in our employees by
strengthening their professional
skills and knowledge, as well as
providing members with the
support and resources needed to
perform their duties.
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Crime Scene Photos
Past practices meant offcers had to tape off a crime scene and wait
for CSI personnel to arrive to take crime scene photos. During the
chaos of a crime scene, things may change or get moved. Further after
CSI processes a scene, it could take hours, days, or weeks before the
information and photos are available to the offcers and investigators
working the case. With the smartphone, offcers can take their own
photos, immediately upload them to the incident report, making them
accessible to all others through CDW instantly.
Witness Statements
Voice recorder technology available on the smartphone is being used
by offcers allowing for direct and more accurate statements from
witnesses.
Voice Technology
Offcers use the voice recognition function of the smartphones to
record report narratives directly into CDW while still in the feld.
Additionally, the supervisor approval function of reports is completely
electronic, which allows the sergeant or lieutenant to review and
approve police reports using their smartphones while still in the feld.
Pretty resourceful!
Technology - it is no longer a thing of the
future, it is now. San Francisco is where many
major computer software and social media
companies call home, yet until three years ago,
the Police Department was critically behind in
implementing advanced technologies. Just two
years ago, a major accomplishment was issuing
department-wide email accounts to all members;
something that should have been done a decade
earlier.
In 2012, the Department worked on our four-
point plan for improvements centered around
the successful installation of the Crime Data
Warehouse (CDW), a state-of-the-art information
repository, as the centerpiece for the project.
Now in 2013, the Department was in the
forefront of the techno frontier once again with
the issuance of smartphones, complete with
secure law enforcement applications, to offcers
in the feld. The basic idea - with all the right
tools and equipment in the palm of the hand,
offcers remain in the feld where they are needed
most. It is no longer necessary to drive back to a
district station to write a police report, interview
witnesses or victims, look at a mug shot, or
search for similar crime or suspect information.
Working with the private sector and law
enforcement agencies at the local, state, and
federal levels, the following individual major
projects needed to be successfully completed and
able to interface with each other before the frst
smartphone was issued.
TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS =
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System
(CLETS) Enabled
Partnering directly with the California Department of Justice, the Department implemented
multi-factor authentication and other strong security measures to allow offcers to have critical
criminal history and other law enforcement data on the phone while the information remains
completely secure in the event it is lost or stolen. The San Francisco Police Department was the
frst agency in the state to have CLETS available via a smartphone.
Without the assistance of the Department of Justice, especially the willingness of Attorney
General Kamala Harris to venture outside the box, this component of the project would never
have been realized. AG Harris and her staff are to be commended for their efforts.
Crime Data Warehouse
CDW, a substantial web-based application, contains all incident and other crime information
reported to the Department over the past decade; information which becomes accessible within
seconds of a 9-1-1 call. Additionally, offcers are able to enter incidents or other criminal
activity directly into CDW via the smartphone or police vehicle computer while on patrol, again,
instantly available to other units.
Cal Photo and Mug Shots
Historically, no pictures of subjects were available to offcers on the
street. This was a major issue as identifcation is critical to the quick
apprehension of a suspect of a crime or for a warrant pickup. Now,
offcers can quickly and easily retrieve mug shots or photos available
through the DMV Cal Photo application to more accurately identify
a person. Moreover, if a subject has an outstanding warrant or other
criminal issue, it will appear instantly on the screen providing much
needed information in real time.
Email
Over the past three years, the Department issued email accounts to all
offcers and continues to expand the usefulness of the medium. Critical
information, such as wanted suspects, time-sensitive memorandums/
orders, and missing persons fyers, are available directly and instantly
on the smartphone.
Historical Search
With the smartphone technology and Crime Data Warehouse, offcers
are now able to search between fve and ten years-worth of historical
crime data instantly, including similar modus operandi, suspect
descriptions, and locations of crimes which can make the difference
between apprehending a suspect in a current (or past) crime.
SMARTPHONES IN THE FIELD
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CRIME DATA
WAREHOUSE
GOOD GOVERNMENT
AWARD
At the 33rd Annual Good Government Awards in
March, Chief Information Offcer Susan Merritt and her
team of professionals in Information Technology were
honored for their work on the Crime Data Warehouse
project.
The Good Government Awards are presented to City
and County of San Francisco employees who perform
exceptionally in the course of their duties becoming
models for other agencies and cities around the country.
The Crime Data Warehouse (CDW) team was selected
for their work in building the web-based, real-time,
searchable database of crime reports used by the
Department. Director Merritt and her associates,
Rodrigo Castillo, Alan Honniball, and Leo Solomon
assembled a team to digitize police records, freeing up
resources to perform other essential tasks.
This key transition resulted in a real-time search engine
which is now utilized across various platforms including
smartphones.
CRIME MAPPING
Completed in November, the Department rolled out the new mapping capability of CDW. Used for offcer placement through
predictive policing, this new technology shows crimes on a map literally as they occur. Once placed, a 9-1-1 call appears as a dot on
the map, with the full detail of the call available by clicking directly on the dot. These mapped crimes are accessible through CDW on
all smartphones, vehicle mobile terminals, or at district stations.
This instant access to crimes as they occur offers a huge improvement in the ability to track crime patterns, to view major incidents in
progress (many red dots appear if there is a major incident), and respond quickly by dispatching offcers to incident locations in real
time.
As a part of this initiative, all crimes are now geo-coded meaning that only valid addresses can be entered on an incident report. This
ensures that all crimes can be mapped improving the accuracy of the information in regard to the exact crime locations.
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OTHER EMPLOYEE EVENTS 2013
Take Your Child To Work Day
Rib Cook-Off
Cable Car Pull
Fundraising Gala
IACP Annual Conference
On Saturday, August 3, the Department hosted
the inaugural law enforcement motorcycle skills
exhibition. The main event took place in Lot A
at AT&T Park, home of the San Francisco Giants.
Over 50 offcers from California, Nevada, and
Oregon participated in the event, maneuvering
their motorcycles through timed obstacle courses.
In addition to the exhibit, the Department hosted
a Motorcycles for Kids event. Children between
the ages of 5 to 12 were invited to participate
in a non-competitive bicycle event, taking turns
riding through a fun obstacle course. The children
were provided with safety tips for riding bicycles
with an emphasis on the importance of wearing
protective gear, especially helmets.
The success and popularity of the event led to
plans for a follow-up competition in August 2014.
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Performance with Purpose was the theme in 2012, and all members
of the Department, sworn and civilian, set out from day one to
accomplish - not begin - greatness. During 2013, our performance in
all areas, including signifcant arrests, community collaborations, and
public outreach, had a positive impact on the lives of those who live,
visit, and work in our great City.
2013
A Year in Review
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MAKING HAPPEN MAKE-A-WISH it
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Five-year old Miles is from Tulelake, a small town in Siskiyou County. He
loves superheroes, especially Batman, and currently in remission, this little
hero has been battling leukemia since he was a year old. On November 15,
2013, Miles became Batkid and San Francisco turned into Gotham City with
the help of thousands of volunteers coordinated by Make-A-Wish Greater
Bay Area, the Mayors Office, the Police Department, and a host of City
agencies, the business community, and private residents.
The event began at the Grand Hyatt with Batkid answering a call for help
from Chief Suhr. Jumping into his Batmobile, a black Lamborghini, with
co-pilot, Batman, Batkid rushed to Hyde and Green Streets to rescue a damsel
in distress from the cable car tracks. Within minutes, the hero and his gang,
including his parents and 3-year-old brother, zoomed to the next call of a
bank robbery at 555 Montgomery Street. There, Batkid apprehended the
Riddler in the middle of robbing the vault.
Gosh-golly, all this work has made the superhero very hungry, so a grand
feast at the Burger Bar in Union Square sidetracks the entourage. But in the
middle of lunch, a flashmob alerts Batkid that Lou Seal, our beloved Giants
mascot, has been kidnapped by the Penguin. No fear, Batkid jumps into
action, rushing to AT&T Park. Chasing the Penguin through the famed
baseball park, sliding down the Coke bottle in the Promenade level, our hero
finds Lou Seal tied up, making a grand rescue and arresting the culprit.
Standing on the field watching the Jumbotron, Chief Suhr invites Batkid to
City Hall.
As the tiny hero travelled throughout the city, the crowds grew by the
thousands lining the streets with signs of support. At the Civic Center, Batkid
is greeted by over 15,000 adoring fans. During the celebration, the Mayor
presents Batkid with a key to the City and proclaims November 15 as Batkid
Day Forever. The FBI gives Batkid his own raid jacket, and the U.S.
Attorney issues an indictment charging the Penguin and Riddler with
conspiracy.
Hearts were captured by this pint-sized hero. Even President Obama Tweeted
and posted his first Vine video message ever - Way to go, Miles. Way to save
Gotham. The Forty-Niners Foundation has set up the Batkid Fund with the
proceeds going to Miles three favorite charities; a local medical center,
Ronald McDonald House, and Make-A-Wish. Entrepreneur Matt Suhr, owner
of Kid Monarch Clothing and son of Chief Suhr, designed the logo and
artwork for the event. Through the sales of tee-shirts and other clothing items,
Kid Monarch donated over $100,000 to Make-A-Wish. And a big heap of
gratitude goes to the John and Marcia Goldman Foundation which donated
over $100,000 to Make-A-Wish to cover the costs associated with the event.
Miles remains in remission, and we will always remember this brave little
superhero.
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O
n July 4 at 1:26 pm, Offcer Matthew Lobre was on patrol
when he saw a structure fre at 2068 Pine Street. As he arrived,
a neighbor, who also saw the smoke and fames, attempted to fag
Offcer Lobre down to let him know there was a woman trapped in
the top foor apartment. She directed Offcer Lobre to the apartment
in which the elderly woman was located and continued to assist
other offcers as they arrived.
The neighbor directed Offcer Lobre to the rear staircase of the
building. He could see a large wall of fre climbing up the left-hand
side of the structure, and the side was engulfed with black smoke
billowing from the house. Offcer Lobre, followed closely by Offcer
Manuel Ochoa and Offcer Chris Schaefer, climbed the staircase and
found the door of the apartment in which the 91-year-old woman
was trapped.
Upon reaching the door, Offcer Lobre could hear the woman yelling
for help, so he tore off the screen and kicked in the door. He asked
her where she was, and she said, In the kitchen. Offcer Lobre ran
into the apartment to locate the woman. Offcer Ochoa could see
the fre engulf the inside of the apartment, so he entered the door,
followed by Offcer Schaefer. Offcer Lobre located the woman and
dragged her from the interior of the burning apartment toward the
door to safety. As Offcer Lobre was beginning to suffer some smoke
inhalation, Offcers Schaefer and Ochoa picked the woman up and
carried her out of the building away from the burning structure,
leaving her in the care of medical personnel. The offcers continued
to fully clear the building, as well as the neighboring structures.
Both the woman and Offcer Lobre were taken to the hospital.
Offcer Lobre suffered minor injuries including mild smoke
inhalation and smoke exhaustion.
Offcer Matthew Lobre is a 15-year veteran assigned to Northern Division.
Offcer Chris Schaefer is a 6-year veteran assigned to Northern Division.
Offcer Manuel Ochoa was hired by the Department as a lateral police
offcer on April 29, 2013. He graduated from the 236th Academy on June
21, 2013, and was assigned to the Northern Division.
A
fter a myriad of arrests for crimes involving narcotics,
robbery, weapon violations, aggravated assault, and
homicides of young gang members, plainclothes Offcers
David Sands and John Cathey became frustrated with the cycle
of violence experienced by many youth living in the Mission
District. The offcers, who are well known in the area by gang
members, decided to take a proactive approach to disrupt gang
recruitment at middle schools through intervention.
For the intervention, Offcers Sands and Cathey sought the
participation of at-risk youth and their families, community
groups, school administrators, and Supervisor David Campos.
The intervention program provided gang members a job
opportunity for those who turned in their colors, offering at-risk
youth an opportunity to change their lives. If a participant violates
any one of the rules, they will lose their space in the job program.
In the middle school outreach program, the offcers empowered
the youth and their families through guest speakers who shared
their experience of criminal hardships and gang life, and how
they chose to change their path to success.
The success of the program relied on the trust these offcers built
with the participants. The offcers have written a pledge for the
youth-at-risk and their families, Its all about the family, about
staying out of the gang life, but also respecting and taking care of
each other.
The slogan - Family and Education Forever - has become a
badge of honor.
Photos courtesy The Chronicle/SFGate
Northern Division offcers team-up
to save elderly woman from blaze
Offcers Lobre, Schaefer and Ochoa saluted for heroism
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D
uring 2013, Americas Cup returned to San
Francisco for 12 consecutive weeks of racing and
special events. This international racing competition
represented the longest-ever Cup by both the number
of days and races. The event brought tens of thousands
of spectators to venues that stretched along the entire
waterfront area, from the Americas Cup Village
located at the Marina Green and running along the
Embarcadero to Piers 27/29, presenting the Department
with unique traffc and public safety challenges.
In preparing for the event, the Special Operations
Bureau coordinated all public safety planning,
including developing an extended deployment staffng
plan. The Bureau also operated a unifed command
with the San Francisco Fire Department and the U.S.
Coast Guard to ensure on each race day, the public
enjoyed safe viewing while minimizing the impact on
normal landside and waterside activities.
The collaboration with partner agencies resulted in
a safe and successful Americas Cup in witness to
arguably one of the best comebacks in sports history
with Oracle Team USAovertaking Emirates Team New
Zealand in a winner-take-all fnal race.
One major incident occurred during the event. Early on
during practices, on May 9, an AC72 catamaran being
tested by the Artemis Racing Team capsized between
Alcatraz and Treasure Island, killing one crew member,
Andrew James Simpson. Mr. Simpson, a veteran sailor
and Olympic medal winner, was trapped underwater
for at least 10 minutes. The 72-foot sailing vessel
appeared to have fipped over during a 90-degree left-
turn maneuver, and the left side bow went under water
as the left hull snapped just forwarded of the beam.
Support boat divers immediately entered the water to
locate crew members, and the Departments Marine 7
quickly responded, as did SF Fire personnel to assist in
the rescue. As there was a loss of life, the Department
was asked to lead the investigation, along with the U.S.
Coast Guard.
CHIEFS SUMMIT
O
ne of the goals Chief Suhr had three years ago was to build
an open line of communication among local, state, and
federal law enforcement agencies through a series of training
and information seminars. The purpose was to share ideas and
experiences as a means to establish a best practices approach to
critical issues facing law enforcement.
Building off the success of the past two years, the Department
enlisted the help of SF SAFE staff to assist with the planning
of the 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Summit which drew law
enforcement executives from all over California.
The Active Shooter - the subject of this years gathering - was
chosen as law enforcement has been faced with a nationwide trend
of mass shooting incidents. In addition to recovering from the
December 2012 Sandy Hook shooting, this year marked the 20th
anniversary of the 101 California Street rampage that left nine
people dead in a high-rise offce in San Francisco on July 1, 1993.
This incident sparked a number of legislative actions including the
Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act. Yet our country
continues to be plagued by senseless killings.
The curriculum for the eight-hour event was carefully drafted to
analyze these types of incidents and to share thoughts on how to
prevent future violence as well as minimize the damage during
such an event.
Guest speakers included Newton Police Chief Michael Kehoe, who
spoke about the overall response to the Sandy Hook crime scene,
what went right, what could have been done better, and the impact
the incident has had on his community.
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2013 EVENTS
MAJOR FESTIVALS IN GOLDEN GATE PARK
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a gift to the City through an endowment fund from local
philanthropist Warren Hellman, celebrated its 13th year the rst weekend in October.
As one of the largest and most anticipated event, Richmond District Station works
closely with the producers of the festival to provide a safe and secure environment. This
years attendance estimates exceed 750,000 people over the three days, lling Golden
Gate Park around the six stages located at Hellman Hollow, Marx, and Lindley Mead-
ows. This years line-up included: Emmylou Harris, Steve Martin, Bonnie Raitt, Boz
Scaggs, Chris Isaak, Vince Gill, and Los Lobos.
Over a three-day period in August, ofcers from the
Richmond District Station ensured the safety of an
estimated 65,000 people during the 6th Annual
Outside Lands event which featured Paul McCartney,
the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Hall & Oates, and Nine Inch
Nails. Planning for the event is a year-round process.
Once the festival ends, the promoter and Richmond
Station take a week to evaluate what went right, what
went wrong, and how things could improve. Through-
out the year, the promoter attends community meet-
ings held by the Planning Association of Richmond to
solicit feedback. In response to requests from the
community, a job fair was held and local residents were
hired to work the event. Many of these employees will
have an opportunity to be permanently hired to work
for the promoter.
Photos courtesy The Chronicle/SFGate
2013 EVENTS
CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
ANNUAL
PARADE
PARADE
PRIDE
St. Patricks Day Parade Italian Heritage Day Parade
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SFPD responded to several critical incidents within The City in 2013,
performing with professionalism and purpose
Heroes in the face of disaster
Active shooter creates havoc
during Jewelry Mart attack
Asiana airliner crash
888 Brannan
The purpose of a law enforcement agency is to
provide public safety services, and the majority
of this is spent responding to criminal activity.
Unfortunately, as with any major city, San
Francisco continues to have critical incidents
and acts of violent crime, including homicides.
Each incident is fully investigated with the goal
of arresting and holding the responsible person
accountable. Department response to major
incidents and notable homicide and violent
assault arrests this year demonstrated top-notch
patrol and investigative work, augmented with
the assistance from the public through social
media.
T
he combined resources of the
San Francisco Police Department
Airport Bureau were put to their
greatest challenge this year on July 6
when an international aircraft, Asiana
Flight 214, carrying 307 people
struck the seawall and crashed on the
airfeld during an attempted landing.
What had been a peaceful holiday
weekend of moderate passenger
traffc instantly became a scene of
chaos requiring coordinated rapid
response to avert tragedy.
The on-duty sworn members raced
to the airfeld, arriving as the plane
came to rest. They immediately
began the rescue and triage
efforts that saved countless lives.
Coordinating with Airfeld Safety,
the San Francisco Fire Department,
and San Mateo County Medical, the
on-duty contingent cleared debris,
carried passengers off of the burning
airplane, directed the ambulatory
to safety off the active airfeld, and
established a Unifed Command Post
as well as crime scene perimeters.
Over the course of the next 10 hours,
these members remained on the
airfeld as it transitioned from a life-
saving operation to a crime scene.
As the sworn members were actively
engaged on the airfeld, the Police
Service Aides were confronted
with an immediate and growing
population on the Airport property.
Terrifed family and friends of the
arriving fight passengers and crew,
confused members of the travelling
public who arrived to fnd their
fights cancelled or delayed, as well
as an infux of county-wide mutual
aid resources and international media
combined to swell the normal vehicle
and pedestrian traffc. The full skill
set of Police Service Aides was
needed to calm distraught members
of the public, coordinate evolving
traffc conditions, communicate
rapidly changing operational status,
and keep the airport a safe area for
the travelling public.
Over the course of that Saturday and
for the ensuing week, the demands
on the Police Service Aides were
high. They rose to the challenge
providing critical and calming
service that was critical to return
the operations of the airport back to
normal.
While much attention is focused on
the drama and immediate response of
the crash on July 6, the efforts of the sworn and civilian members
over the next week demonstrated their commitment to creating the
safest airport in the nation through dedicated world class service.
The day following the tragedy, not a single person from the Airport
Bureau called in sick everyone showed up for work to ensure the
safety of those who pass through our airport.
We could not have done this without the assistance of the public
who remained calm and understanding through the whole incident.
O
n July 12, gunfre erupted inside the
GiftCenter and JewelryMart located
at 888 Brannan Street. Within minutes of the
shots-fred call, close to 100 offcers from
the SFPD, California Highway Patrol, FBI,
and University Police, responded to what
was considered an active shooter incident,
using all training and techniques available to
contain this type of situation. The resulting
response and coordinated efforts was an
excellent orchestrated example of teamwork
and mutual-aid assistance.
In the frst few critical moments as the scene
unfolded, it was undetermined how many
shooters were involved. At the exact time
of the shooting, three sworn Department
members were one block away from the
location returning to the Hall of Justice at 850
Bryant Street. As they drove by the location,
they observed a male subject quickly walking
away from the scene completely covered in
blood. Not knowing if this was a victim of
the active shooter, one of the offcers exited
their vehicle and cautiously approached the
subject while the other two provided cover.
As the offcer began to ask the person if he
were okay, within a few short seconds, it
became obvious by his demeanor this was
a potential suspect. All three offcers drew
their weapons and verbally engaged the
subject.
The suspect drew a gun, ran into the small
taqueria next door to the gift center, and
opened fre on the offcers. As additional
offcers arrived on scene, the suspect
continued to fre toward the offcers from
inside the restaurant; however, offcers chose
not to return fre as the store was crowded
with customers. When the suspect ran out of
ammunition, he surrendered to offcers and
was taken into custody. Although one suspect
was in custody, the entire gift center, a fve-
story building, as well as several surrounding
businesses, needed to be evacuated. Tactical
teams from the Department, including
SWAT and K-9 teams, as well as from allied
agencies, went from business to business
clearing out the customers, looking for
additional suspects, and checking for victims.
By 4:00 pm, just shy of two hours after the
initial call, it was determined the male subject
was a lone gunman, and the investigation
into the cause of his behavior began. In
the aftermath of the rampage, two women
had been killed and a male business owner
was critically wounded by the suspect who
had been to the jewelry store before. Video
evidence revealed a grisly scene unfold as the
women heroically fought for their lives. The
suspect was arrested and charged with murder
and attempted murder. In addition to the gun
he used during the shooting, offcers found a
fully loaded AK-47 in the suspects car parked
a short distance from the scene.

Photo courtesy The Chronicle/SFGate
47 46
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
COMMAND STAFF
COMMAND STAFF
2013
2013
GREGORY P. SUHR
Chief of Police
San Francisco remains one of the safest big cities in America. Although a rise in crime
was noted for 2013 due to the continued increase in the theft of electronic devices,
homicides and other violent criminal activity, including gun violence, decreased.
Toward the end of 2012, San Francisco, as well as cities across the country, saw a spike in
an emerging crime trend: the theft of mobile devices, including cell phones, laptops, music
players, and tablets. One way to combat this criminal activity is to decrease the resale
value of the product. Chief Suhr, along with other local, state, and federal law enforcement
executives, campaigned to pass legislation which would require cell phone manufacturers
to install software that would render the device unusable if stolen. Two innovative ideas of
disabling phones have been discussed. By bricking a phone, a successful practice in
England and Australia for many years, it cannot be reactivated if reported stolen. By
installing software, a kill switch, the idea is to disable a phone if stolen. Efforts continue
into 2014 as cell phone companies have been slow to support legislation.
With a full year of collaboration with other City agencies in the Mayors Interrupt, Predict,
and Organize program, violent crime, especially homicides, declined. As part of the
violence reduction plan, and as a result of the tragic and senseless loss of lives at both
Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012, and the Boston Marathon
Bombing on April 15, 2013, the City and the Police Department instituted a variety of
measures with the intent of preventing similar incidents. As a major city with multiple
high-profile events, including marathons (Bay-To-Breakers), sporting events (major
league teams, Americas Cup, PGA tournaments), parades (Pride Parade, Chinese New
Year), and music festivals (Outside Lands, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass), the need to provide
a safe and secure environment for the public is a number one priority. Lessons learned
from these two tragic events set into motion a year of evaluating, reorganizing, retraining,
and establishing advanced and effective protocols for a timely response in cases of mass
destruction or a natural disaster.
Several organization and staff changes were made throughout the year to streamline
activities which would allow more patrol officers back on the street. The Community
Relations Unit was reorganized into the Youth and Community Engagement Unit to better
serve children in the community as well as to provide more oversight of the station
community liaisons. Changes to the Staff Services Division within the Administrative
Services Bureau allowed for a more efficient and smooth transition of the automated
payroll system toward the end of the year. And the Education and Training Division, aka
the Police Academy, was redesigned into more compact and efficient sub-units to ensure
adequate training of all personnel.
It is because of the commitment and dedication of not only Department staff, but those
with whom we collaborate, we were able to accomplish many great things. And yes, we
made it happen.
MICHAEL BIEL
Deputy Chief of Staff
JOHN LOFTUS
Deputy Chief, Operations
DENISE SCHMITT
Deputy Chief, Special Ops
DAVID SHINN
Deputy Chief, Airport
LYN TOMIOKA
Deputy Chief, Administration
MIKAIL ALI
Commander, MTA
RICHARD CORRIEA
Commander, Airport
CHARLIE ORKES HECTOR SAINEZ JOHN JOSEPH GARRITY
Commander, Metro Commander, Golden Gate Commander, Investigations
49 48
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Total Part 1 Crimes Property Crimes Violent Crimes
4
2
,
6
2
7
4
0
,
6
7
0
4
1
,
2
1
5 4
9
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3
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8
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8
4
1
3
3
,
3
6
7
3
4
,
3
4
6
3
5
,
2
3
6
7
,
3
9
1
7
,
3
0
3
6
,
8
6
9
7
,
2
9
3
8
,
1
1
8
3,684
3,703
3,351 3,357
3,781
3,100
3,200
3,300
3,400
3,500
3,600
3,700
3,800
3,900
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
3,501
3,410
3,341
3,703
4,000
3,000
3,200
3,400
3,600
3,800
4,000
4,200
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
5,192
4,882
4,664
5,671 5,574
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
24,765 24,255
25,094
30,200
35,623
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
5,068
4,030
4,397
5,770 5,745
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
211
200
191
200
218
175
180
185
190
195
200
205
210
215
220
225
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Crimes Against Persons Property Crimes 2012 2013 % 2012 2013 %
Homicide Burglary
Rape Vehicle Theft
Robbery Arson
Aggravated Assault Theft (All)
Total Person Total Property
69 -2% 48 5,574 5,671
5,770 164 289 76%
8%
13%
11%
3,703 4,000
3,357 3,781
7,293 8,118
-30%
-1% 5,745
9% 218 200
18% 35,623 30,200
41,841 13% 47,160
TOTAL PART 1 CRIMES 55,278 13% over 2012
*Source: CompStat reporting 2012 versus 2013
The Police Departments goal is simple - to make San Francisco the
safest major city in the nation. In the most serious of crimes,
homicide, there was a double-digit decrease over the previous year,
closing with 48 homicides continuing the five-year record-low trend.
Overall, Part 1 Major Crimes were up by 13 percent (11 percent for
Violent Crimes, 13 percent for Property Crimes) when compared to
2012. This was due largely to the rampant theft of mobile devices, a
phenomenon being seen throughout the country due to the lucrative
resale value of smartphones, especially iPhones. The theft of these
devices impacted several Part 1 categories, including aggravated
assaults, due to the increase in the aggressive and sometimes violent
behavior of the thieves.
Another trend negatively impacting overall crime statistics, not only
in San Francisco but throughout the state, is an increase in robberies
and other theft categories (larceny, burglary and auto theft) following
the implementation in October 2011 of the Public Safety
Realignment Legislation (AB 109 and AB 117). In order to relieve
overcrowding and reduce costs, tens of thousands of low-level,
non-serious, and non-violent inmates (including certain felony
offenders) were transferred from state prisons to local county-level
facilities to serve out their sentences. In addition, many of these
inmates were released from custody under local post supervision
rather than through traditional parole supervision, and drug
offenders were ordered to participate in diversion programs, such as
drug courts, as an effort to reduce recidivism.
Although the Department believes in restorative justice through
diversion, there was concern when unprecedented numbers of
non-violent offenders were released into the community during a
time when staffing levels were at an historic low. The definition of
non-violent, non-serious crimes was vague, sometimes including
previous felons, with a large percentage of inmates being repeat
offenders committing crimes such as burglary and auto theft. The
Department continues to address this trend through enforcement
strategies, participation in collaborative efforts including the
Community Corrections Partnerships (CCP), and aggressive
recruitment practices to ensure staffing returns to the mandated
level of 1,971.
Another category seeing an increase is reported rapes due to the
U.S. Department of Justices change in definition which now includes
the penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any
body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another
person, without the consent of the victim. Although the definition
went into effect in 2012, the update to the Departments database to
include the new reporting requirements was not completed until
late-2012.
2013 CRIME STATS
FIVE YEAR TREND
Crimes Against Persons
RAPE HOMICIDE
BURGLARY
ROBBERY AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
Property Crimes
LARCENY
ARSON AUTO THEFT
7,000
45
50 50
69
48
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
161
140
127
164
289
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Increase is related to the reporting requirements of the new definition of rape per U.S. DOJ
51 50
HOMICIDES/GUN VIOLENCE
The Department recognizes the importance of preventing
gun violence and implemented several strategies to realize
this goal now and in the future. In 2013, there were 48
homicides. Although there was an uptick in homicides in
2012, 69 total, there was a decrease in gun violence. The
goal was to return the homicide rate to the three-year
record low experienced between 2009 through 2011 while
lowering the number of shooting victims.
By focusing on zone strategies, predictive policing, and
building positive relationships with community and
business members, at the end of the year, San Francisco
continued the five-year reduction in gun violence. By
redeploying resources to hot zones following a violent
criminal act such as a shooting and/or homicide,
retaliatory acts of violence were reduced due to the
increase in police presence. Further, the Department took
measures to remove guns from the street through both gun
buyback events and firearms seizures.
In addition to enforcement actions, the Department
supported legislation, both local and bipartisan state and
federal efforts, aimed at restricting the sales of guns to
prohibited persons and those with mental health issues, as
well as the ability to purchase semi-automatic weapons
and large amounts of ammunition. Eliminating straw gun
purchases, the practice of someone buying a gun for a
restricted person, also was at the forefront of our efforts.
Chief Suhr firmly believes that, Any time there is an
opportunity to take guns out of circulation, we need to do
it. Every gun turned in is one less gun that could find its
way to the streets to be used to harm someone else less
guns will always be better than more guns.
HOMICIDES
30%
from 2012
DOWN
The goal was
to reduce the
homicide rate by
having fewer
shootings.
53 52
T
he U.S. House Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform
asked Chief Suhr to attend a forum and
testify before a select Congressional
Committee in Washington DC on March
12, 2013. Abipartisan effort to enact
legislation preventing gun traffcking
and straw purchases, a group of law
enforcement offcials and victims of
crimes committed by illegal purchased
guns urged Congress to support strict gun
control efforts.
Chief Suhr spoke about San Franciscos
experience with gun traffckers describing
an incident in which a convicted felon
recruited his girlfriend and her father
to buy more than 125 guns in Atlanta,
Georgia. The guns were shipped to
California, ending up in the hands of a
juvenile, an armed robbery suspect on
parole, a convicted felon, and multiple
drug traffckers. One gun was used during
a bank robbery and a subsequent chase
of the suspect in which a Vallejo Police
offcer was shot and killed, leaving behind
a wife and three daughters.
Straw purchasing is a national problem
pervading every major city in America.
Chief Suhr stressed that the consequences
of straw sales of frearms can be seen
in the constant recovery of frearms in
criminal and non-criminal cases where the
record of ownership is not to the person
found with the frearm.
Although many states have addressed the
problem by enacting legislation, without
a dedicated federal statute, offenders will
continue to fnd loopholes and frearms
will end up in the hands of dangerous
individuals.
C
alifornia has some of the strictest laws in the country
in regard to the purchase of guns, both who is
prohibited from buying and the type of weapon being
sold. San Francisco enacted several new codes restricting
the amount and type of ammunition that can be purchased
or shipped into the city. As a result, Department members
continue to seize a large number of weapons from persons
who are not allowed to be in possession of a frearm and
confscated banned weapons including assault and large-
caliber rifes.
Another tactic used to reduce the number of frearms on
the street included gun buy-back events. Several non-
proft organizations, in partnership with the Oakland and
San Francisco Police Departments, hosted regional events
on August 8 and December 14. At both events, offcers
were present for the safety of participants and to inspect
the frearms to ensure each was rendered safe.
The event on August 8 in the Mission District was a
collaborative with District Supervisor David Campos,
the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN),
the Mayors Offce, and the Police Department. The
event was successful with 152 weapons handed in; 70
handguns, 53 rifes, 25 shotguns, and 4 assault rifes.
On December 14, in marking the year anniversary of
the Sandy Hook tragedy, four major cities in California,
including San Francisco, held a gun buyback event. The
Citys effort was coordinated by Supervisors Malia Cohen
and David Campos, the
Alive and Free Omega
Boys Club, CARECEN,
the Community
Youth Center, and the
Department.
During the event, 74
weapons were turned
in; 41 handguns, 16
rifes, 12 shotguns, and
5 assault rifes.

1200
1000
800
600
400
200
0
2009
1,013 1,023
Seized
Buyback
673
838
982
2010 2011 2012 2013
296
226
GUN SEIZURES LAST FIVE YEARS
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BUDGET & STAFFING
Budget
Staffing
BUDGETED vs. FILLED FULL-TIME POSITIONS
GENERAL FUND OVERTIME
$345,158,182 $346,464,016
$489,946,208
FUNDING SOURCE FISCAL YEAR 09-10 FISCAL YEAR 10-11 FISCAL YEAR 11-12 FISCAL YEAR 12-13 FISCAL YEAR 13-14
GENERAL FUND
$442,172,419
$97,014,237
$445,480,123
$99,016,107
$353,986,061
$461,807,061
$107,821,130
$435,515,651
$54,430,557
$470,720,107
$527,568,477
$56,848,370
NON-GENERAL FUND
TOTAL
ALL FUNDS REVENUE
GENERAL FUND $395.6M
AIRPORT SERVICES $50.4M
STATE REVENUES $41M
POLICE SERVICES FOR OTHER
DEPARTMENTS $19.5
FEES, FINES, CHARGES $9.2M
FEDERAL REVENUES $2M
76%
8%
10%
4%
2%
.5%
FUNDS EXPENDITURES
BY CATEGORY
SALARIES $341M
FRINGE BENEFITS $115M
NON-PERSONNEL, SERVICES $14M
SERVICES BY OTHER DEPARTMENTS
$34M
CAPITAL OUTLAY $10M
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $5M
66%
22%
3%
2% 6%
1%
The Departments Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 proposed budget was $527.6 million,
which is 7.7 percent more than the FY 2012-13 budget of $489.9 million. A signi-
cant portion of this increase is due to the rise in personnel costs, which represent
approximately 88 percent of the budget.
The Department is mandated by the City Charter to maintain a full-duty sworn staff
of 1,971; a total that does not include those assigned to the Airport Bureau, on
light/modied duty, or on leave, which averages approximately 300 positions at any
given time. With the expiration of the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
in June 2014, the Department continues to experience signicant retirements, with
over 150 in 2013, which negatively impacts the ability to fully staff our force
The Department continued to adjust how it assigns ofcers to ensure adequate stafng levels are maintained to
provide minimum safety services, as well as to staff special events and deploy ofcers to meet unexpected needs.
One major change was adjusting shift hours worked by non-patrol sworn members from a 10-hour shift back to an
8-hour day for personnel assigned to administrative duties and 9-hour days for specialized units. This adjustment
of approximately 500 ofcers resulted in nearly 16,000 additional days (66 full-time positions equaling $10.5
million) ofcers now available for deployment especially at night and on weekends, as well as during critical
times such as special events, protests, and major incidents.
Spending on overtime continues to decline due to improved scheduling management. The Department has been
able to use grant funding for overtime during specialized operations conducted by staff such as Muni/Metro
security, DUI enforcement, and human trafcking investigations.
FY 09-10
BUDGET
2,558 2,326 2,552 2,336 2,340 2,186 2,212 2,168 2,194 2,130
476 432 495 424 502 428 445 411 495 445
3,034
-276 -387 -228 -78 -114
2,758 3,047 2,660 2,842 2,614 2,657 2,579 2,689 2,575
FILLED BUDGET FILLED BUDGET FILLED BUDGET FILLED BUDGET FILLED
FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14
FULL-TIME POSITIONS
CIVILIAN
DIFFERENCE
SWORN
TOTAL
$25 M
$20 M
$15 M
$10 M
$5 M
FY 07-08 FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13
(Projected
Actuals)
FY 13-14
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BUDGET & STAFFING
Budget
Re-
Civilianization
HIRING
MULTI-YEAR STAFFING PLAN TO REACH 1,971 FULL DUTY
2012-2014 RE-CIVILIANIZATION PLAN
The Departments six-year hiring plan, which began in 2012, is gradually increasing
the number of ofcers to make up for those lost to retirements, with an average of
three recruit academies of 50 new hires planned per year. The hiring plan also
includes a solid commitment to increase civilian hiring which will ensure there is
adequate staff performing non-sworn functions. The current multi-year hiring plan
will not replenish and build back the stafng level to the goal until mid-2018.
The two-year re-civilianization plan identied 53 positions where sworn ofcers
were doing work that should be performed by civilians, and to date, 23 of those
positions have been lled. The remaining 30 positions are in various stages of
recruitment and/or the background process with an estimated 20 being hired by the
end of 2013.
The nal 10 positions, all assistant material coordinators who will be assigned to the
district stations, are slated to be lled by spring 2015. These individuals will serve as
the station facility manager and will assist the Department of Public Works to make
needed improvements to our existing facilities.

2,100
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1,971
Charter: FULL DUTY = 1,971
If No Classes
TOTAL
POSITIONS
BUDGETED
POSITIONS
FILLED
OFFICERS
TRANSFERRED
TO FIELD
POSITIONS
IN HIRING
PROCESS
2012 to 2018 Hiring Plan,
Number Academy Classes
Annually: 3-3-3-3-3-3-2-2
1,900
1,700
1,751
1,725
1,713 1,715
1,770
1,825 1,935
1,980
1,500
1,300
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59 58
ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
MAKING it HAPPEN
The primary function of the Administration Bureau is to provide technical and administrative
support to the Department by furnishing a wide variety of specialized services. The Bureau
has the overall responsibility for feet operations, procurement of supplies, personnel
functions, technology, and forensic services. The Bureau performs a variety of services in
the areas of budget management and logistical support, including the coordination of the
new Public Safety Building, expected to be completed in 2014.
The Bureau strives to enhance and improve upon the quality and effciency of the services
provided. Each division within the Administration Bureau provides specifc community
services to Department members, both sworn and civilian, and to members of the public.
The Administration Bureau is comprised of Bureau Headquarters, Crime Information
Services, Education and Training/Academy, Fiscal, Forensic Services, Staff Services, and
Technology.
61 60
EDUCATION AND TRAINING/ACADEMY
DIVISION
The Education and Training/Academy Divisions primary
function is to provide members with basic and continuing
professional training. The Divisions mission is to enhance
professionalism throughout the Department through quality
education, training, and support. Under the command of
Captain David Lazar, the Division provides members with
basic and continuing professional training that meets or
exceeds the standards set by the California Commission
on Peace Offcers Standards and Training (POST). It is the
responsibility of the Academy to ensure all members are
trained according to state and legislative mandates and kept
informed of all changes to laws and Department policies and
procedures.
This past year, the Division was restructured into three
units: the Basic Academy, Field Training Program, and the
Professional Development Unit (PDU).
THE BASIC ACADEMY
The Basic Academy is comprised of the Recruit Training Offce, Report
Writing Section, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, Physical Training and
Defensive Tactics Offce, and Force Options.
The Recruit Training Offce: This unit is responsible for the daily
training of every recruit/lateral offcer who is selected for the Basic Academy.
In 2013, the San Francisco Police Academy was the frst police academy in
California to use electronic fash drives to administer POST examinations
electronically via laptops. The
Academy successfully completed
a POST Basic Certifcation
course review audit which will
keep the Academy accredited
until 2016. In addition, the
Academy completed three
scenario evaluator classes for
new Scenario Testing Evaluators.
The goal of the Basic Academy
is to prepare recruits mentally
and physically to advance into
the Departments Field Training
Program. This year, there were
four basic recruit academies and
one lateral class with a total of
202 graduates. Class 238th began
their training in September and
will graduate in 2014.
The recruits do more than just
train to become police offcers;
they also are involved with the
community. In conjunction with
the Boys and Girls Club and the
YMCA, the Academy classes held
four youth engagement events
including the Jamboree at the Academy and the Willie Mays Club House
in Hunters Point, and participated in community events including several
backpack giveaways and toy drives. Recruits served meals to the elderly
during Thanksgiving, raised funds for Make-A-Wish through participation
in the Polar Plunge, ran in the Special Olympics Torch Run, and raised over
$2,000 for the SF PAL.
In addition to community involvement, for extra security following
the Boston Marathon bombing, recruits were deployed to major events
including the Pride Parade and Bay-to-Breakers. Three of the recruit classes
completed the Coaching Corps Training, which trains new offcers to become
coaches for kids involved with the Police Activities League, and each class
participated in family nights, where family members are invited to the
academy for a session with the Behavior Science Unit.
Report Writing: Per POST requirements, members of the Report
Writing section must successfully complete Instructor Development and
the Investigative Report Writing Course for Instructors in order to be a
qualifed instructor at the Academy. All Report Writing staff are qualifed
under this new mandate, which is ahead of the curve in California. This
year, in addition to teaching 80
hours of report writing to each
recruit class, staff also taught
report writing to the Police
Service Aides and the PAL law
enforcement cadets.
Emergency Vehicle
Operator Course (EVOC):
The EVOC Unit is responsible
for ensuring sworn members of
the Department are adequately
trained in the proper use of all
vehicles in order to effectively
perform their duties. There
are 15 instructors who train
and certify up to 300 offcers
each year. EVOC has a feet
of 28 retired marked and six
unmarked training police cars,
fve support trucks, two skid
cars, and oversees the driving
simulators.
This past year, staff spent over
a hundred hours testing the new
2013 Ford utilities vehicles and
a new spike deployment system
for use in the feld. The unit
also worked with the Academys
Video Production Unit to produce training videos relating to pursuit driving
and an overview of the new Ford Police Interceptor vehicles.
The units staff also provides training to outside agencies including the
California National Guard 95th Civil Support Team and San Francisco Water
Departments Fire Response Team. In addition, the unit developed a test for
new instructors and started EVOC at the Station, where EVOC instructors
go to each district station throughout the week teaching members the most
current driving policies. During the holidays, members of the unit held a toy
drive for St. Boniface Church collecting over 600 toys.
FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM
Upon graduation from the Basic Academy,
recruits enter a 16-week Field Training Program.
This program is designed to train recruit offcers
in the feld alongside a certifed Field Training
Offcer (FTO). The recruits are assigned to one
of the seven training district stations with the
goal of being a competent solo sworn offcer
at the end of the program. Offcers continue to
be monitored by staff during their probationary
assignments. This unit is responsible for
selecting and training new FTOs and ensures
current FTOs remain up to date in their own
training. In addition to Department members,
staff trained and certifed offcers from outside
agencies in basic and update courses.
In 2013, the Field Training Program monitored
214 basic and lateral offcers, certifed 220 new
FTOs, revised the current Field Training manual,
created a new FTO program for the Reserve
program, and worked in conjunction with the
Professional Development Unit in developing
and implementing a training curriculum for
Level I Reserves. The Field Training Program
also began the research and development phase
of updating the Daily Observation Reports into
an online program.
Physical Training and Defensive Tactics
Offce (PT/DT) and Force Options:
The PT/DT and Force Options Staff is
responsible for training members on physical
training and defensive tactics in accordance
with POST learning domains. In addition, staff
administers the physical ftness assessment
evaluations for Department members. Starting
this year, the unit was tasked with inputting
use-of-force data into a new system and ensures
all use-of-force logs and reports are submitted
bimonthly to accurately track statistics.
The Force Options Unit works side-by-side
with the driving simulator instructors assigned
to EVOC. POST mandate requires offcers to
complete four hours of both force option and
driving simulator training every two years.
Force options and the driving simulators are
scenario-based training that places recruits and
offcers in situations where they have to respond
appropriately to maintain control of potentially
dangerous situations, whether hands-on or in a
vehicle. This past year, there were 35 sessions
training over 1,200 members. The Academy will
have a brand new Force Options Simulator in
January 2014.
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Lake Merced Range: Range staff ensures all sworn members
are profcient in the use of their assigned frearms. The Range
trains Arson investigators from the SF Fire Department, qualifes
retirees twice a month, and facilitates the gun exchange that
goes along with anyone in an offcer involved shooting. This
year, the Range trained over 200 recruits and lateral offcers
during the Basic Academy with a 99 percent success rate. Every
Department member qualifed for their bi-annual qualifcations
which includes pistols, shotguns, extended range impact weapons
(ERIW), patrol rifes, and malfunction drills. Staff also trained
200 in-service members for plainclothes shooting and patrol rife
POST-certifed courses, assisted with the gun buy-back events,
and supported a successful Urban Shield SWAT Competition in
October by distributing simunition weapons. In addition, the frst
Firearms/Chemical Agent Training Manual for the Department
was drafted following POST Learning Domain 35 guidelines,
which took over three months to complete.
The Reserve Program: The unit oversees the current roster
of 26 Reserve Offcers who volunteer for our Department. This
year, the Reserve Offcer Program held its frst physical agility
test and oral interview for candidates. Currently the program is
developing a Department manual and working in conjunction
with the Field Training Program to establish a 400-hour Field
Training Program for Level I Reserves.
The Offce of Information Technology: This unit is the
liaison between the Academy and the Departments Technology
Division. Staff is responsible for training members in the use
of new information systems and technological advances, most
notably the new eMerge payroll system and the smartphone. In
August, eMerge replaced many of the Citys existing payroll
systems. Between September and October, IT staff trained 639
Department supervisors on the use of the new system, staying
open as late as 1:00 am to accommodate members who work
night shifts. With the deployment of smartphones in the feld,
over 1,400 members were trained in their use by the IT staff.
The Video Production Unit (VPU): The unit is in charge of
managing, creating, and producing our Departments multimedia.
Whenever there is a large event, Lynn Hayakawa, Omied Far,
and Tom Dean will be there with cameras to capture the moment.
This year, VPU created 16 videos including EVOC Interceptor,
Domestic Violence Cases for victims with Limited English
Profciency, Tourism Safety, Chief Messages, Youth Engagement
Radio Code 421, Fund Raising, Graduations, Terrorism Liaison
Offcer training, roll call, and report writing videos.

THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
The Professional Development Unit (PDU) is responsible for the
coordination of in-service training and professional development
of Department members. The PDU is the largest unit in the
Academy and is comprised of Advanced Offcer/Continuing
Professional Training (AO/CPT), Investigative Criminal Institute
Core Course (ICI), Academy Instructor Certifcation Course (AICC),
Lake Merced Range, Reserve Offcer Program, San Francisco
Police Activities League Law Enforcement Cadet Program (PAL),
Auxiliary Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), Offce of
Information Technology, Community Police Academy, and the
Video Production Unit (VPU). The unit is the liaison for POST
courses for the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute
(SBSLI), Command College, and the FBI National Academy and
screens members who are interested in attending these courses,
facilitating their attendance.
Collectively, the PDU accomplished numerous tasks during
2013. In January, staff coordinated with the University of San
Francisco in hosting the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Leadership
Symposium for Narcotics. Additional seminars and specialty
courses included Dr. Kevin Gilmartins Emotional Survival for
Law Enforcement. In August 2013, the PDU assisted with the
coordination of the Chiefs 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Summit
on Active Shooters. The PDU also held a series of training
meetings in 2013 for all Department training coordinators
to improve communication between the Academy and the
coordinators. The PDU also brought back the promotional
orientation classes and held one for Lieutenants and two for
Sergeants.
Advanced Offcer/Continuing Professional Training (AO/CPT):
All sworn law enforcement offcers are mandated by law to complete
24-hours of advanced offcer training every two years. The Departments
AO/CPT provides advanced training and perishable skills updates to over
2,000 members throughout the year. In addition, the state law mandates
certain training be refreshed at regular intervals to maintain profciency
and certifcation in particular areas including frst aid/CPR, domestic
violence, racial and cultural diversity, and access to the California Law
Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS).
As a regional training facility, allied agencies attend our state-recognized
AO/CPT program. This course consists of 40 hours of training, including
classroom instruction and hands-on skills testing, and exceeds POST
standards by 16 hours. This year, the Academy presented its frst 40-hour
AO/CPT training for non-sworn Police Service Aides (PSA), held 30 AO/
CPT sessions for Department members, and 40 sessions of management
AO/CPT. In addition, the Professional Development Unit expanded the
contract with the College of the Siskiyous to include college credit and
Department reimbursement on most courses over 24 hours.
Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation (ICI): The
POST-certifed ICI is designed to improve the effectiveness of individual
investigators through the use of a contemporary curriculum. Courses are
taught by specially trained investigators and subject-matter experts and are
useful for all investigators regardless of their experience level. This year
the Academy was able to present two ICI presentations.
Academy Instructor Certifcation Course (AICC): The Academy
is one of the founding members of the AICC program which started in
1997. The AICC is a competency-based instructional program that aims
to establish a single, entry-level requirement for any instructor who
wishes to teach at a POST-certifed academy and in-service training. Its
purpose is to recognize demonstrated competency levels in education and
training experience for each instructor, which in turn improves the overall
professionalism, quality, and effectiveness of law enforcement training.
This year, the Academy held fve Instructor Development Courses,
validated 427 active academy instructors, and trained 48 new Department
instructors.
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THE CRIME INFORMATION SERVICES DIVISION
The Crime Information Service Division (CIS) provides a variety
of support to members of the Department, as well as to the public
and partner agencies. The current Commanding Offcer of the
Crime Information Services Division is Captain John J. Feeney who
is responsible for the effcient and effective operation of four units
including, Records Management, Crime Analysis, CompStat, and
Property Control.
The Records Management Units primary responsibility is to receive,
scan, and distribute all incident reports. The majority of these incident
reports are prepared by members. However, outside agencies working in San
Francisco also submit reports, and members of the public are able to prepare
and submit reports via the Departments online reporting tool. All incident
reports are entered into a database, and the information is made available for
statistical purposes as well as by request from members of the public. The
Records Management Unit processed nearly 140,000 incident reports during
2013.
The Crime Analysis Unit (CAU) provides support to Department
members through mapping, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating
information on crime pattern detection, crime/suspect correlations, target
profle analysis, and forecasting potential crime trends and patterns.
The CAU also compiles and analyzes data received from the Records
Management Unit for a variety of requests and reports. Staff provides
statistical data for the monthly and annual state and federal reports,
including to the California Department of Justice and the FBI for inclusion
in the Uniform Crime Reporting annual report.
Among the nearly one thousand requests fulflled by the unit this year
included public safety information for 29 different colleges and universities
under the Federal Jeanne Clery Act. In total, the CAU fulflled over 300
requests for crime information for these schools. Colleges and Universities
are mandated to provide this information to the students, their families, and
anyone requesting such data.
The CompStat Unit compiles criminal and administrative statistical
information provided by the Records Management Unit and other sub-
units and utilizes this data to prepare profles used for monthly information
sharing meetings. The data assists command staff and captains evaluate
the effectiveness of current crime strategies. The information also assists
members with examining existing crime issues, as well as helps in the
development of new crime reduction strategies and the allocation of
resources. Proven and successful strategies are identifed and shared with
other commands to address similar or overlapping crime problems in other
areas of the city.
The Property Control Unit maintains the integrity of all evidence and
property entrusted to their care. Additionally, the Property Control Unit
oversees the Departments radio inventory, uniforms, and the stars worn by
sworn members. The Property Control Unit operates four different locations
for the storage of over 300,000 items of evidence.
In 2013, over 58,700 items were booked into evidence including 736
bicycles, 1,464 frearms, 13,000 narcotics evidence envelopes, and over
1,300 prescription medicine items for disposal. Of the 1,464 frearms
booked, 539 were from gun buy-back programs. Over 800 various frearms
were melted down this year and another 2,900 guns, including older
department-issued weapons, are scheduled to be destroyed.
Of the 736 bicycles booked into Property, 264 were booked as evidence,
85 were booked as found property, and the remaining 387 were held for
safekeeping for persons who were arrested. The unit continued its practice
of donating bicycles to various non-proft organizations through the SF
Human Services Agency with over 250 bicycles being donated when efforts
to fnd the owners failed.
FORENSIC DIVISION
Comprised of the Crime Scene Investigations Unit (CSI), the Crime
Lab, and the Identifcation Bureau and staffed by civilian and sworn
personnel, the Forensic Division uses technology and science to assist
in the investigations and prosecution of criminal cases.
The Crime Scene Investigations (CSI) section supports the investigative
needs of the Department through the methodical collection, preservation, and
documentation of evidence and crime scenes. CSI members are sworn police
offcers who have the necessary training and skills to collect and analyze
latent fngerprints, conduct frearms trajectory analysis, blood splatter analysis,
and DNAcollection. CSI includes the Photo Lab, the Video Forensics Unit,
Computer/Cellphone Forensics, and the Forensic Sketch Artist. In 2013,
the Crime Scene Investigations Unit processed over 50 major crime scenes,
identifed over 230 individuals through latent prints, produced over 100
composite sketches for investigative purposes, processed over 400 vehicles
at the CSI tow yard facility, collected/processed over 300 pieces of video
evidence, and forensically examined over 200 cell phones and 100 computers,
tablets, and laptops.
The unit successfully completed several projects including partnering with
the Crime Lab for the Introduction to Forensic Science program for San
Francisco students and implemented the web-based calls for service reporting/
tracking system. The units goals for 2014 include using digital crime scene
diagramming technology to reduce on-scene time, the use of video and
computer forensic tools to complete examinations, and to improve effciencies
in evidence processing through best practices and technology.
The Crime Lab is staffed by non-sworn personnel who hold college degrees
in specialized sciences. The Crime Labs primary function is the scientifc,
forensic analysis of evidence in support of the investigation of criminal cases.
The Crime Lab is accredited by the American Society of Crime Lab Directors
(ASCLD) and conducts analysis in three scientifc disciplines: DNA, Firearms
Analysis, and Forensic Alcohol. The Crime Lab partners with Department
investigators utilizing scientifc methodology to identify perpetrators of crimes
and supports and evaluates the equipment used in DUI investigations.
This past year, a program was implemented that allowed members of CSI and
the Crime Lab to meet regularly to increase communication between those
collecting and those examining evidence. This allowed the units to identify
opportunities that would increase quality and effciency, answer questions that
come up routinely both in the laboratory and out in the feld, and to provide
members of each unit with a better understanding of each others job duties.
The DNA Lab space expansion project undertaken this past year resulted in
six additional work stations being added, which improved and increased both
the microscope work space and DNAscreening area. The sexual assault case
turnaround time average improved by almost 50 percent; from 19 weeks to 10
weeks. Outreach in the community included an education extension program,
Introduction to Forensic Sciences, which was provided to local community
high school students. The goal was to provide an opportunity to interact in
practical forensic science application and encourage youth in the pursuit of a
career in the sciences. In addition, members of the unit felded a Crime Lab
team for the San Francisco Women Against Rape group awareness march/
fundraiser, and the Labs team was the second largest fundraiser for this event.
Identifcation (ID) Unit is a 24-hour operation staffed by non-sworn
personnel with the primary function of management of the Departments
criminal history record database. Responsibilities include ensuring the
proper collection and reporting of criminal activity/history of individuals
through unique, biometric information, implementation and Department-wide
deployment of the Automated Biometric Identifcation System (ABIS), court
registration of individuals, the sealing of criminal history records, identifcation
and confrmation of fngerprints for the purpose of identifcation, and court
room testimony.
The unit processed more than 2,400 applicants through LiveScan fngerprinting
for the background and hiring process for the Department, as well as for the
Sheriffs Offce and the Courts, and another 40,000 criminal LiveScans were
completed. In addition, the ID Unit processed more than 3,500 sex, arson,
and narcotics registrations, which are required by law, and more than 2,000
deceased subjects fngerprinted by the Medical Examiners Offce during the
past two years were processed.
The unit completed several equipment and technological upgrades throughout
the year. The new biometrics technology, called 3M Cogent ABIS (Automatic
Biometric Identifcation System), was implemented allowing the Forensic
Division to begin an extensive advancement in crime-solving possibilities for
the Department. The project included the full deployment of the 3M Cogent
ABIS in the ID Unit and CSI with four
fngerprint repositories for adult and
juvenile criminals, permit applicants,
and deceased fngerprints. All Identix
LiveScans were replaced with 3M
Cogent LiveScans with the capability to
capture photos, fngerprints, and palm
prints. All district station PID systems
were replaced with the 3M Cogent
WEB-ID system making identifcations
by fngerprint possible in less than
30 seconds. The new techniques now
require capturing palm prints of all
arrestees in the interest of helping
CSI solve crimes related to latent palm
prints. Finally, the AFIS network was
connected to rest of the Departments
main network system through a secure
frewall allowing for mug shots to be
available on all computers, laptops, and
smartphones.
FISCAL DIVISION
The Fiscal Division is responsible for the development and
oversight of the approximate $527 million budget, accounting
for all revenue and expenditures of the Department. In addition,
the Fiscal Division is responsible for assisting in and responding
to audits from federal, state, and local agencies. With 14 full-
time civilians, the Division is comprised of four units; Budget,
Accounting, Grants, and Storeroom.
The Budget Unit is responsible for the overall administration of the
Departments budget. Staff monitors revenue and expenditures to ensure
compliance with the adopted budget and reviews overtime usage on
a bi-weekly basis for compliance as required by City ordinance. Staff
completes important, diffcult, complex, and sensitive analytical work that
has substantive impact on the operations of the Department.
The Accounting Unit is responsible for processing all payments to
vendors as well as interdepartmental work orders. The unit also processes
all employee reimbursements and is responsible for procuring all
equipment and supplies for the Department.
The Grants Unit identifes reviews, prepares, and submits grant
proposals to secure additional funding for equipment and personnel.
Grant proposals are written and submitted throughout the year in
coordination with Command Staff, the Police Commission, and the Board
of Supervisors. When grant funds are received, the unit is responsible
for implementing, managing, and monitoring compliance with grantor
requirements.
The Storeroom Unit manages the procurement of all supplies needed
by the department personnel and distributes the items to district stations
and specialized units.
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STAFF SERVICES
The Staff Services Division is responsible for the overall
management and direction of Human Resource programs to
include consultation and advice to the Chief, Command Staff,
and members of the Department of Human Resources while
coordinating with the Fiscal and Internal Affairs Divisions on
hiring, spending plans, disciplinary processes, and Public Records
Act requests. By working in partnership with Recruitment, the
Academy, and the Examination Unit, the goal is to ensure adequate
staffng levels are met.
The Division is charged with the implementation of the
Departments multi-year recruitment and hiring plan for sworn and
civilian personnel, including the implementation of the ongoing
civilianization efforts. The Division also is tasked with the day-to-
day services dealing with managing the complex payroll system
and maintaining confdential personnel records and labor relations.
This Division is comprised of eight separate sub-units.
The Background Investigations Unit is responsible for conducting
extensive background investigations for all employees hired by the Police
Department. Although the majority of background investigations are for
sworn members, the unit also completes these investigations for civilian
members, volunteers, and contractors who will be performing services
within Police facilities.
These background investigations are essential to ensure all employees meet
the California Police Offcer Standards and Training (POST) requirements
and measure a candidates integrity, as well as other relevant factors. In
addition to performing background investigations, staff reviews submitted
applicant packets, provides orientation information to candidates, conducts
triage sessions to determine initial eligibility, and facilitates the processing
of new hires.
This past year, the unit reviewed and processed over 1,000 submitted
background packets for the positions of sworn police offcer and civilian
police service aide. As a result, the Department was able to fll three
entry-level police offcer, two lateral police offcer, and one police service
aide academy classes - a total of 183 sworn offcers and 15 civilian police
service aides.
The ADA Coordinator is responsible for the Departments
compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The ADACoordinator routinely meets with injured workers who request
accommodation under the ADAprovisions in liaison with the City
Attorneys Offce and State of California.
The Behavioral Science Unit (BSU) is a confdential unit which
provides and coordinates psychological support and education to all
members, as well as their dependents, of the Department. The unit provides
crisis intervention, peer counseling, and referrals to a licensed group
of police specialty providers. The BSU staff advises and consults with
command staff on the impact of psychological issues, mitigates the negative
effects of incident trauma on Department members, and assists with the
evaluation and rehabilitation of members involved in the Departments
General Order 11.11 program. The Peer Support Program is recognized
as a national model for law enforcement and provides critical incident
debriefngs as mandated after offcer involved shootings and other critical
incidents whenever requested.
The BSU administers and oversees the Employee Assistance Program,
the Catastrophic Illness Program, Stress Unit (alcohol and chemical
dependency), Critical Incident Response Team, Hostage/Crisis Negotiation
Team, Peer Counseling Program, and the Police Chaplains. This past year,
BSU was contacted and visited by eight outside law enforcement agencies
and one fre district to gather information for their respective departments.
Staff trained 34 new Peer Support Team and eight new Critical Incident
Team members. Throughout the year, BSU staff responded to 5 critical
incident callouts, 16 hostage/crisis negotiations, and made 7,590 contacts
and/or referrals to the Peer Support program.
Fleet Operations is tasked with purchasing, outftting, and maintaining
vehicles for both general purposes and emergency operations for the
Department. Currently there are 1,290 vehicles in the feet inventory
ranging from black-and-white cruisers, unmarked vehicles, vans, trucks,
trailers, motorcycles, bicycles, and water vessels. Fleet staff maintains
a motor pool for daily usage and oversees the maintenance, repairs, and
refueling of the vehicles, including annual smog checks and registrations.
This past year, Fleet began to implement the vehicle replacement proposals
with new marked emergency vehicles. In addition, staff handled 186
collision cases with $123,408 in collision cost recoveries with the City
Attorneys Offce and was successful in eliminating the need for passenger
vans to be inspected by the CHP for a savings of over $24,000.
The Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is committed to
promoting health and safety among all members pursuant to the California
Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Title 8, Section 3203. The
various tasks of the offce are performed in close liaison with the Police
physician, the ADAcoordinator, the Department of Public Healths
industrial hygienist, and representatives from CAL/OSHA. Many of the
responsibilities of the IIPP staff are to ensure screenings and vaccinations
are completed for Hepatitis B, tuberculosis, and infuenza. In addition, staff
oversees the distribution and maintenance of AED devices at all Department
facilities and conducts workstation ergonomic evaluations when requested.
This past year, IIPP coordinated and implemented a protocol for all police
vehicles to store a plastic needle deposit tube. The assigned industrial
hygienist and IIPP staff conducted hazards communication and chemical
safety training for facility coordinators, vehicle maintenance offcers, and
Crime Scene Investigations members at the academy. In addition, the unit
coordinated the annual fu vaccination clinics at multiple locations for
members.
The Medical Liaison Unit monitors work-related employee injuries
for all members and acts as a link for Department members with Workers
Compensation, the Retirement Board, the City Attorneys Offce, and
the District Attorneys Offce. Staff works closely with command staff,
supervisors, the Police physician, and the ADAcoordinator regarding
medical issues, processing return-to-work requests, and the coordination
of any needed reasonable accommodations. The unit also is responsible for
coordinating and tracking all modifed duty assignments for injured and
light-duty members and assists in the coordination of appearances before
the duty evaluation committee to determine duty stats.
Throughout the year, staff processed approximately 668 Workers
Compensation claims, with 584 members needing medical treatment for
their work-related injury, 271 were processed to remain off work for their
injury, and 132 needed to be assigned to temporary modifed duty positions
during recovery from their injuries.
The Payroll Section is responsible for various functions necessary to
ensure the accurate compensation for nearly 3,000 Department members. Staff
works in conjunction with the City Controllers Offce to process the thousands
of hours worked by members during their shifts. Although processing payroll
is a diffcult job for any business, it is especially diffcult for a 24-hour
emergency operation such as a police agency. Members routinely work
overtime, are on call to appear for court duty, and work special assignments;
all activities needing to be entered into the system and accurately tracked for
accounting purposes.
At the direction of the City Controller, all City agencies were required to
implement eMerge as the primary payroll database. Payroll Manager, Belinda
Chin, and her staff diligently worked to implement eMerge, with the main
training phase beginning in September and a go-live date of April 2014. The
Department currently uses a payroll system, HRMS, at all of its stations
and sub-units. Currently, when payroll is submitted by the various units,
Payroll staff has had to re-enter the hours into the Citys main system. The
implementation of eMerge will end the need for double data entry which will
reduce human error and will eliminate staff overtime in the Payroll Unit as
data will only need to be validated from the main payroll database.
The Permit Offce processes hundreds of permit applications and is
responsible for maintaining thousands of fles for permit holders. Once a
permit application is submitted, staff works closely with several other City
agencies during the permit issuance process to ensure all the necessary
approvals are received before a permit is granted at a public hearing. Permit
staff administers tow truck and pedicab applicant exams, and conducts
hundreds of inspections yearly to ensure compliance of permitted business.
Last year, Permit staff processed 875 applications and took in a total of
$791,821. An email address, [email protected], was developed to
facilitate the permit process and allows for a more effcient tracking of our
efforts. The application processing system has been completely overhauled and
has effectively streamlined the issuance process.
The Police Physician oversees the health of members. The doctor is
routinely tasked with coordinating formal responses from private physicians
as they relate to industrial and non-industrial injuries and illnesses. The Police
Physician reviews medical restrictions of those offcers returning to work in a
modifed-duty capacity and certifes all police offcer applicants as medically
ft to perform the duties of a police offcer, as well as newly promoted
employees.
The Personnel Section is responsible for various human resource
functions, including processing new hires, promotions, requests for a leave
of absence, separations, maintaining personnel fles, secondary employment
requests, statistical records management, and the distribution and transfer of
personnel. Staff participates in and advises management on the negotiation and
implementation of the collective bargaining agreements between the City and
the various employee groups.
In 2013, Personnel processed 183 sworn new employees, facilitated 112 sworn
promotions, completed the separation of 22 sworn employees, and assisted
with 161 sworn retirements. In addition, staff processed civilian paperwork
including 31 new employees, 11 promotions, reclassifcation of three positions,
separation of nine employees, and assisted with the 10 retirements.
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
The Technology Division provides all communication and information
technology support services to the Department. The major focus this year
included the acquisition and deployment of smartphones to offcers in the
feld. However, the Division continues its aggressive approach to identify and
implement new technology solutions to improve policing efforts. The Division
reviews, researches, and advises Command Staff on a multitude of technology
advancements that may be of beneft to the Department.
This year, in addition to providing improvements to existing equipment,
both software and hardware, staff members worked on identifying the
technological needs for the new Public Safety Building scheduled to open in
November 2014. In addition to the issuance of smartphones, staff completed
several major projects including implementing new facets to the Crime Data
Warehouse such a crime mapping.
Amore detailed description of the accomplishments of the Technology
Division for 2013 can be found beginning on Page 28.
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AIRPORT BUREAU
MAKING it HAPPEN
As the lead law enforcement agency for the San Francisco International
Airport, (SFO), the San Francisco Police Department is dedicated to making
SFO the safest airport in the country. The members of SFPD Airport
Bureau embody SFOs core value of making Safety and Security our
frst priority by delivering world class law enforcement services with
impeccable customer service to everyone who visits, uses or works
at this vital city resource.
San Francisco International Airport is a world transportation
hub serving a cosmopolitan and diverse community,
consisting of the traveling public, visitors, tenants
and employees. The unique and highly visible
environment presents a potential target
for terrorism and disaster, as well as
the challenges of traditional law
enforcement.
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SFO IS A STATE OF THE ART AIR
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY
which enjoyed steady growth in passenger traffc
in 2013, with total passengers served reaching
44 million. More than 120,000 passengers move
through the airport on any given day, served by
an around-the-clock work force of 30,000 airport
and vendor employees. More than 200 retail
locations including bars, restaurants, bookstores,
clothing boutiques, high-end electronics, rental
car companies, and specialty craft stores conduct
business seven days a week on the 5,171-acre
facility. On an average day, 1,200 fights are
coordinated by the air tower from the 59 airlines
operating at the Airport. All sizes of general
aviation and commercial aviation aircraft ranging
from two passengers to more than 500 passengers
per aircraft operate on a daily basis. An additional
40,000 metric tons of U.S. mail and 340,000
metric tons of cargo were processed through SFO
in 2013. The airport is linked to the Peninsula and
the City of San Francisco via two major freeways,
BART, CalTrain, and SamTrans. More than 3.5
million cars used the airport lots and garages in
2013.
As a vital part of San Franciscos economy and
critical infrastructure, SFO is considered a high-
threat target on the West Coast. The resulting
challenge to the Airport Bureau is the prevention
of a terrorist incident. By interacting with the
public in a professional and courteous manner,
staff is able to remain vigilant in recognizing
potential threats, and more importantly, increase
the level of service provided to our customers.
By working together with local, state, and federal
agencies, the Bureau processes and monitors
information relating to terrorist activity and
develops emergency operation plans to deter or
eliminate potential threats.
PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division has the main responsibility
of policing all the buildings and roadways of
the 5,171 acres of Airport properties that border
three cities. The offcers at the Airport Bureau
are the frst law enforcement offcers most
travelers come into contact with when they
arrive at SFO.
Offcers patrol throughout the 3.5 miles of the
terminals on foot, bicycle, and Segway. Radio
cars and motorcycle offcers provide coverage
on the approaching and surrounding roadways,
the terminal roads, the airfeld, and the parking
structures and lots throughout the facility. The
Patrol Division has twelve highly trained EOD
Canine teams conducting daily screenings of
U.S. mail, the four terminals, and both parking
and cargo facilities.
Offcers work closely with the San Mateo
Sheriffs Department, the FBI, U.S. Customs
and Border Patrol, Drug Enforcement
Administration, Transportation and Safety
Administration, and other local and federal law
enforcement agencies to enforce all applicable
laws.
As the largest Category X airport in Northern
California and the seventh busiest airport in the
United States, the offcers assigned to SFO bear
the great responsibility of protecting this jewel
of San Franciscos infrastructure.
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TRAFFIC DIVISION
The Airport Bureau Traffc Division is the frst line of defense
for the San Francisco International Airport. The Traffc
Division has the largest number of personnel of any unit in the
Department and the members play a critical role in the safety and
security of the traveling public, citizens and employees at SFO.
The unit is comprised primarily of uniformed Police Service
Aides and their Supervisors. These dedicated individuals ensure
the safe and smooth fow of vehicle traffc on the roadways, staff
all exterior checkpoints for the airfeld, and inspect and control
all vendor deliveries to the airport facility. These members are
the embodiment of customer service as they work with the public
to ensure a smooth fow of pick up and drop offs for passengers.
The PSAs also provide the frst line of defense for the terminal
by monitoring and moving traffc at the curbs, consistently and
fairly enforcing safety protocols and TSAregulations with a
vigilant eye to preventing a terrorist act.
The Police Service Aides are among the most visible
enforcement arm at SFO. One of their functions is to ensure
that traffc fows at SFO and that there are no violations of
safety protocols and TSAregulations especially as regards the
approximately 38 million vehicles and their occupants who
travel the SFO roadways annually. The Police Service Aides are
supervised by a cadre of PSASupervisors, selected from the PSA
ranks for their leadership, experience and knowledge of all facets
of the San Francisco International Airport. The current PSA
Supervisory staff has a combined experience of over 140 years
of service at SFO.
ASolo Motorcycle contingent is assigned to the Traffc Division
to ensure the motoring public safely uses the roadways. These
motorcycle offcers provide rapid response to accidents and
congestion points, as well as monitor and assist the fow of
traffc on and off airport properties from the adjoining Freeways
and City streets. Their duties include collision investigations,
enforcement action and escorts for visiting dignitaries. Top
priorities for unit enforcement include speeding violations and
distracted driving by cell phone use, two behaviors known to
contribute to vehicle collisions. Reducing these behaviors on
Airport property through directed enforcement creates safer
driving conditions throughout the Bay Area.
Unique to the SFPD Airport Bureau are the duties and
responsibilities carried out by the offcers of the Ground
Transportation Unit. The members of this unit perform
enforcement actions on unlicensed, unregulated for hire
vehicles to assure that the traveling publics entire journey is
a safe one. In this mission they work closely with the Airport
Administration, San Mateo County Sheriffs Detectives, the
California Public Utilities Commission and other outside
agencies. They perform daily enforcement actions as well as
large scale inspection and sting operations.
The combined resources of the SFPD Airport Traffc division
work to create a safe and secure environment for the travelling
public and employees of the international airport.
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ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
The Airport Police Administrative Services Division is tasked with ensuring that members of the Bureau have the tools, procedures, and plans in
place to carry out the safety mission. The Division includes oversight of all facilities, the feet, and the Airport Range. Policy matters are addressed
through drafting and issuing protocols via written directives. Investigations are advanced through the Records offcers who provide video review of
the Airports vast video monitoring system. Frequently through patient review of crime reports along with hours of video captured by the Airport,
the Records offcers locate and identify criminals providing critical leads and evidence. Members of the Administrative Services Division oversee a
robust internship program, tailoring a unique and valuable experience for young adults seeking a career in law enforcement.
THE SFPD AIRPORT BUREAU SPECIAL SERVICES UNIT consists of three separate and uniquely different enforcement and
investigative teams: the Airport Dignitary Protection Detail, Cargo Task Force, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Unit.
THE SFPD AIRPORT BUREAU
DIGNITARY PROTECTION UNIT
This unit coordinates all dignitary and VIP
arrivals and departures involving security
protection at SFO.
The unit plans and facilitates the safe
movement of all dignitaries, high profle
individuals, professional sports teams,
individuals under witness protection, and
prisoner transports throughout the Airport.
The unit coordinates details with U.S. Secret
Service, the U.S. Department of States
Diplomatic Security Service, the U.S.
Marshalls Offce, FBI, CIA, U.S. Military
Forces, the White House, the California
Highway Patrol, the Mayors Offce, foreign
consulates, and other local law enforcement.
THE CARGO TASK FORCE UNIT
Aplainclothes team, the Cargo Task Force
Unit is made up of sworn police offcers and
San Mateo County Sheriff deputies. The team
investigates every form of theft related to or
that may involve the Airport.
The unit investigates property theft aboard
planes, baggage thefts along the carousals,
shipment thefts from cargo facilities, and
tracks the activities and movement of
organized theft rings throughout the Bay Area.
The team, in cooperation with the Airlines
Corporate Security, conducts sting theft
operations and embezzlement investigations.
At the end of 2013, the Cargo Task Force
reviewed 412 cases, closing 243 of these.
Another 149 cases were actively investigated
with 26 cases leading to arrests and
prosecutions.
THE DEA TASK FORCE
Amulti-agency unit, the DEATask Force
works to interrupt the fow of illicit narcotics
and currency moving through the Bay Area by
means of commercial transportation.
Department members work in concert with
DEAAgents and San Mateo County law
enforcement agencies. Task force members use
a multifaceted approach in their daily routine
including plainclothes operations, protracted
sting operations, and consensual contacts
with possible narcotic couriers utilizing these
transportation centers. The task force keeps
an active liaison with train and bus station
personnel, hotel employees, storage facilities,
and overnight delivery companies in the greater
Bay Area in an attempt to identify and locate
drug and money couriers.
This year, the Department added an additional
K-9 asset to the task force which has proven a
highly effective means of interdiction. During
the 2013 fscal year, our Task Force opened 193
cases and seized $7,336,806 of suspected drug
proceeds.
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CHIEF OF STAFF
MAKING it HAPPEN
The Offce of the Chief of Staff provides administrative support to the Chief of Police
and is responsible for the oversight of the Youth and Community Engagement Unit,
Media Relations Unit, and the Risk Management Division.
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This past year, as a commitment to the
Community Policing philosophy and to better
serve the public, especially our youth, the
Community Relations Unit was restructured into
the Youth and Community Engagement Unit
(YCEU). YCEU is responsible for building and
fostering positive relationships with community
and business groups to establish and maintain
open lines of communication between police
and those we serve. The Unit is divided into fve
areas: Limited English Profciency Services,
Police Specials, Recruitment, Community and
Youth Programs, and Wilderness Program.
LIMITED
ENGLISH
PROFICIENCY
For nearly 16 years, the
San Francisco Immigrant
Rights Commission (IRC)
has been a champion
for the inclusion and
integration of San
Franciscos immigrant
residents and workers.
All City departments are
committed to providing
monolingual and limited-
English profcient
individuals with equal
access to City services,
programs, and timely
information in languages
other than English. An
offcer assigned to YCEU
ensures compliance with
the Language Access
Ordinance, which was
enacted in 2001, and
prepares the annual
reporting requirements.
RECRUITMENT UNIT
As a proactive outreach team, Recruitment offcers
provide information to the public to promote the
Department as an attractive and competitive choice
for those seeking a career in law enforcement.
In order to meet the goal of the six-year hiring
plan, the Department must actively recruit
qualifed candidates to attend the Department-
sponsored police academy. Two offcers assigned
to the unit coordinated advertising campaigns and
participated in over 90 job fairs and community
events, both in the city and throughout the state,
this past year.
Recruiting efforts focused on high schools,
community colleges, technical/vocational
institutes, universities, military bases, career
expos, veteran hiring events, and community
events.
As part of their efforts, the unit uses traditional
and social media tools. Advertisements are run in
the monthly district stations captains newsletters
which are emailed to thousands of community
members.
Starting in November, the City and County of
San Francisco started the continuous application
process, with over 7,900 applications being
submitted the last months of the year.

YOUTH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
YCEU ensures the Community Policing philosophy is delivered through
a myriad of services to our community, concentrating on youth programs.
Offcers assigned to this specialized unit coordinate and participate in youth-
related activities, including the Future Graduates and Summer Interns.
Staff also represents the Department by participating in community-sponsored
events relating to promoting the health and safety of our children. The
Department remains active in the Mission Education Project (MEPI), the
Garden Project, and Operation Dream.
Offcers assigned to the Wilderness Program work with at-risk children
providing an opportunity to participate in variety of outside activities.
This year, over 1,000 children enjoyed outdoor activities sponsored by the
Department, including backpacking trips, day hikes, and river rafting. The
program is currently overseen by one offcer; however, over 100 offcers
assisted with the planned events, including several multi-day adventures.
Youth and
Community
Engagement
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T
he focus of the Media Relations
Unit (MRU) is to provide
police-related information to the
various print, television, social, and
radio media in a timely manner. The
unit strives to establish a positive,
professional, and responsible
relationship with the media based
on honesty, understanding, and
trust.
During major incidents and events,
staff coordiates press conferences,
interviews, and issues press releases
in order to meet the deadlines of the
various news outlets.
MRU staff is tasked with keeping
the various social media and
technology sites up to date, and
more importantly, instantly during
major incidents in an effort to not
only provide information, but to
seek the publics help whenever it is
needed.
Information relating to the
Department is accessible on
our traditional website, through
Facebook and Twitter, as well as
video postings on YouTube and
Vimeo. Several cases this past year
enlisted the help of the public to
locate missing persons or suspects
in criminal cases such as assaults
and homicides. A suspect in a
shooting on a Muni line in August
was solved within 24 hours due
to video of the suspect being
uploaded and broadcasted on social
media sites and through traditional
television news outlets.
This past year, we were saddened
with the loss of Media Relations
pioneer retired - Lieutenant Neville
Gittens. Lieutenant Gittens worked
in Media from August 2002 to
October 2008, and was essential in
revitalizing and establishing the unit
as a vibrant and effective source of
information for the public and news
media. Much of the protocols and
policies instituted by Lieutenant
Gittens during his time in the unit
are still being used today. We will
miss our friend.
RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The Risk Management Offce (RMO) oversees the Internal Affairs Division (Administrative and Criminal),
the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Unit, the Legal Division, and the Professional Standards Unit,
INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
Two units within Internal Affairs are responsible for
investigating both criminal and administrative allegations
against police offcers, as well as assists with offcer
involved shootings. Staff investigates cases that involve
offcer misconduct and offcer-involved shootings.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Unit:
Staff ensures all employees are afforded equality in the
workplace. Members are encouraged to come forward
when violations occur. This section conducts training
on EEO workplace issues for Department members
and investigates violations of Department policy under
General Order 11.07, Discrimination and Harassment.
THE LEGAL DIVISION
Members assigned to the Legal Division are responsible
for ensuring the Department complies with all the
applicable laws and legal requirements imposed by
local, state, and federal mandates. The Division monitors
litigation in which the Department, its members, or the
Chief is named and works with the City Attorneys Offce
on civil litigation matters. The Legal Division consists of
three sub-units:
Court Liaison Unit: Receives and processes
subpoenas and deals with other court-related processes
for the Department.
Legal Unit: Provides legal support and guidance
to Department members and assists in the defense of
lawsuits and claims against the Department.
Brady Unit: The unit is responsible for the review
of personnel fles and identifcation of police employees
who may have material that is subject to disclosure per
Brady v. Maryland.
THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS UNIT
To ensure excellence in law enforcement by increasing
professionalism and by maintaining high levels of
accountability within the Department, the Professional
Standards Unit oversees two very distinct units; the
Early Intervention Auditing System (EIS) and the
Written Directives Unit.
Early Intervention System Unit: As a proactive
approach to ensuring accountability, the Department
uses the EIS to increase offcer performance and
strengthen supervision. The EIS approach is consistent
with the Community Policing philosophy and
contributes to a positive community-police relationship.
Written Directives Unit: Assists in developing,
publishing, and distributing policies and procedures
issued by the Chief of Police. In 2013, the Unit issued
267 Department Bulletins and amended three General
Orders.
MEDIA RELATIONS
As the head law enforcement executive, as well as a City Department
Director, the Chief has a staff working directly with him to coordinate his
schedule, prepare him for meetings, and to ensure all assignments and
deadlines are met.
In addition to civilian administrative assistants, there are three sworn
members to provide a secure offce environment and who are available to
assist visitors and answer telephone calls relating to police services.
In addition to a myriad of responsibilities, these members coordinate the
attendance of Command Staff to major events such as the biannual Captains
qualifcation and ensure the Department is represented at various public
events including parades and festivals.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
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SPECIAL OPERATIONS
MAKING it HAPPEN
The mission of the Special Operations Bureau is to provide support to the
basic patrol functions of the Department through the deployment of
supplemental Tactical, Traffc, Homeland Security, Honda, Mounted,
and Marine assets, as well as serving as the command center
for planned and unplanned events. The Bureau contains the
Municipal Transportation Administration/Traffc Company,
the Tactical Company, the Homeland Security Unit, and
the Department Operations Center. The Bureau also
acquires and manages grant-funded equipment
and training, which enables the Department
to meet its obligation to prevent and
respond to terrorist acts, as well as
assists the City in recovery from
natural and man-made
disasters.
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Central to the support that Special Operations provides is
the daily work carried out by the staff of the Department
Operations Center (DOC). The DOC serves as the nerve
center for the Department. Offcers and non-sworn staff
who are trained in National Incident Management Systems
(NIMS) protocols monitor Field Operations Bureau
activities and worldwide events 24 hours a day. On a daily
basis, they provide immediate notifcation to Command
Staff of developing feld situations, as well as requesting
and deploying supplemental investigative or scene
management resources.
During 2013, the members of the DOC set up a Unifed
Command for multiple special events as well as for
planned and unplanned civic demonstrations. Utilizing
NIMS, DOC provided coordination among multiple
local, state, and federal agencies, along with private
sector partners, to provide command, control, and
communications over complex events. DOC regularly
hosted representatives from the Northern California
Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC), the San Francisco
Fire Department, the San Francisco Sherriffs Department,
DPT, DPW, the U.S. Coast Guard, the FBI, and the CHP,
as well as local law enforcement agencies from throughout
the region.
Among the exciting events managed under DOCs
Unifed Command in 2013 were the Bay-to-Breakers
Race, the Americas Cup Racing, and Critical Mass, as
well as crowd management for large-scale celebrations,
parades, and rallies. While simultaneously managing daily
operations, DOC sets up a fully functioning Command
Center to coordinate federal, state, and local assets in
order to ensure events are safely staffed without sacrifcing
coverage of regular patrol.
HOMELAND
SECURITY UNIT
The Departments Homeland Security Unit (HSU)
provides the planning, analysis, and training necessary
to ensure the City is prepared to prevent and respond to
terrorist events, as well as natural disasters. On a day-to-
day basis, this involves conducting site analysis of critical
infrastructures, such as transportation and communication
hubs, working with the Department of Emergency
Management to improve radio interoperability, and
planning for and managing the deployment of resources
for large-scale public events.
The Departments Marine Unit also falls under the HSU.
The Marine Unit consists of eight boats and four personal
water crafts. The unit employs advanced technology
including 3D side sonar, gyrostabilizer infrared scanners,
and vessel-mounted radiation detectors. The Marine Unit
patrols seven days a week safeguarding critical maritime
infrastructure and key resources. The HSU also provides
police services along the San Francisco waterfront to
decrease the vulnerability of Port properties to crime
and natural disasters. In their broad scope of duties, the
members of HSU work to implement strategies that will
mitigate the impact of man-made and natural events, such
as tsunamis and earthquakes, thereby allowing the City to
recover rapidly from these incidents.
During 2013, the members of the HSU conducted various
site inspections of newly identifed critical infrastructures
throughout the City. The Terrorism Liaison Offcer (TLO)
Program routinely interacted with each district station
and the San Francisco International Airport, expanded
the number of TLOs to 70, regularly delivered terrorism
alerts, and instituted bimonthly meetings for all TLOs.
The HSU acquired grant funding to purchase assets
including a 44-foot jet propelled Moose Boat. Marine
10 was part of the Marine Units full deployment for
Americas Cup as well as various law enforcement
operations, rescue operations, and joint training exercises
with local, state, and federal agencies. Another grant
award was our newest Mobile Emergency Operations
Center (MEOC), a 38.5 foot command van, with state-
of-the-art interoperability technology that allows us to
communicate with essentially any other jurisdiction.
Grant funds were also acquired to purchase portable
cameras that provided a direct feed to the DOC during
New Years Eve, Bay-to-Breakers, Americas Cup
racing, and Urban Shield training. These cameras greatly
enhanced DOCs ability to make resource deployment
decisions by providing real-time site pictures.
URBAN AREA
SECURITY
INITIATIVE
(UASI)
The San Francisco Police Department is
partnered with the San Francisco Bay Area
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) as a
member of the West Bay Hub. Our mission is
to prepare for, prevent, protect against, respond
to, and recover from acts of terrorism or other
man-made or natural catastrophes. Working
with the Field Operations Bureau, planning,
risk assessment, training, and equipment needs
are identifed and funds are sought.
The Department not only addresses the needs of
the City and County of San Francisco, but also
has a role in supporting our law enforcement
partners throughout the region. We are prepared
to respond as mutual aid when requested.
During 2013, the UASI Captain managed
over $3 million in grant funding, drafting and
submitting requests for new monies while
ensuring that the procurement, acquisition,
and deployment of equipment and training met
federal and state requirements. By years end,
all 2011 and 2012 grant funds were allocated,
with delivery of items fnalized by the frst
quarter of 2014.
THE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS CENTER
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U
nder the Direction of
Commander Mikail Ali,
the Departments Municipal
Transportation and Traffc
Company resources work
to increase safety for the
pedestrians, cyclists, and
motorists who use the citys
streets. Education and
enforcement strategies are
deployed throughout the
city.
The Departments Municipal
Transportation Division
includes MRT (MUNI
Response Team), MTF
(MUNI Task Force), and
MUNI EOD K-9s.
Through successful
collaboration with the
SFMTAand the utilization
of Homeland Security
Grants, this Division has
reduced robberies within the
MUNI system by over 80%.
This has been accomplished
by saturating the MUNI
system with uniformed
offcers through the MUNI
SURGE operations. Since
its inception in October
2013, these offcers have
made over 200 felony and
misdemeanor arrests and
issued over 7200 citations
for fare-evasion. As a result
of the additional personnel
hours allotted to the transit
system we have seen a 50
percent-plus reduction in
violent crimes and other
crimes against persons.
This Division has partnered
with the SFMTAand the
University Academy of Art
on a robbery prevention
campaign in order to educate
MUNI patrons on robbery
prevention awareness
through students creating
art that will be displayed
on all MUNI equipment
throughout the City.
MTF is consistently
enforcing the pirate limo/
taxi violations that are
occurring in the City. In
2013, they have made over
100 arrests and issued over
250 citations.
The MTAEOD K-9 Unit
is called out daily in order
to investigate suspicious
packages and to conduct
security sweeps for special
event venues.
THE TRAFFIC
DIVISION (Traffc Company)
As part of the Municiapl Transportation Agency, Traffc
works collaboratively with other personnel within the agency
to review collision data and employ strategies that increase
traffc safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
In 2013, the Traffc Company initiated the Focus on the
Five traffc enforcement campaign that targets the fve
primary factors responsible for collisions. The Traffc
Company staff participated in the Avoid/Sobriety/DUI
Program that helped to decrease the number of drunk driving
incidents from the previous year. The Traffc Company also
participated in the Safe School Corridor Program ensuring
child pedestrian safety in school zones citywide.
In addition, members of the Traffc Company provided
escorts for high-ranking dignitaries including the President,
Vice-President, and other Heads of State. Traffc management
was also provided at eight parades and 33 scheduled civic
events.
In 2014, the Traffc Company will continue the Focus on
the Five traffc enforcement campaign and place greater
emphasis on increasing citation issuance percentages related
to these violations. In addition, the Traffc Company will be
participating with other City and private entities to realize
Vision Zero, a program sponsored by the Mayors Offce
with a goal to reduce pedestrian fatalities to zero in 10 years.
The investigators of the Traffc Collision Investigations Unit
(TCIU) provided immediate and follow-up investigations for
all traffc collisions, traffc fatalities, maritime fatalities, and
construction fatalities in San Francisco.
MUNICIPAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY AND TRAFFIC COMPANY
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THE TACTICAL
COMPANY
The Tactical Company (TAC) includes
the members of SWAT, the Bomb
Squad, the Honda Unit, the Canine Unit,
and the Mounted Unit and is a resource
to Patrol and Investigative units. The
Tactical Company assists with crowd
control and management for planned
and unplanned events, high-risk search
warrants, zone deployment, and other
enforcement efforts.
TAC is a resource to the Police
Academy providing training to the
recruit classes and veteran offcers
through Advanced Offcer/Continued
Professional Training (AO/CPT)
classes. TAC provides training in crowd
control techniques, gas deployment, and
an introduction to tactical operations.
The unit has also hosted POST courses
in Water Bourne Deployment and
Operations, a Rappel Master Course,
and Mobile Field Force.
In 2013, SWAT was deployed to 51
planned and unplanned demonstrations,
as well as to 18 critical incidents with
the assistances of the Specialist Team.
SWAT conducted 52 high-risk search
warrant entries at the request of Patrol
and Investigations and also conducted
multiple high-risk search warrant
service for local outside agencies.
The SWAT entry team was called out
to 18 critical incidents. The Specialist
Team (sniper) and Hostage Negotiations
Team (HNT), comprised of offcers
regularly assigned to patrol, also
responded and assisted in the safe
outcome of these incidents. At the
request of the U.S. Secret Service,
the Tactical team provided dignitary
protection services on six occasions
this past year, including for President
Barack Obama.
The Tactical Unit responded to the
Occupy Movements sit-in, the Farm
Takeover, and quelled the situation
by removing numerous protesters from
their tree-sitting positions. TAC teams
also assisted the Airport Bureau during
the Asiana jetliner incident at SFO.
SWAT also participated in Best of the
West SWAT competition and Urban
Shield.
THE HONDA UNIT
The Honda Unit continues to be one of the most pro-active and versatile crime-
fghting tools available to the Department. This unit supports the ten district
stations with additional and targeted patrol. Their versatility makes them an
essential crime fghting tool when deployed to areas of high crime. The Hondas
are utilized in zone enforcement patrol assignments, which can change daily.
They focus on quality-of-life issues in-and-around the Golden Gate Park
neighborhood and conduct beach patrol.
THE EOD/BOMB SQUAD
The EOD/Bomb Squad responded to 83 calls of suspicious packages and/or
items located by members of Patrol and conducted 242 bomb sweeps. As a result
of their intensive training and experience, EOD members teach at the academy,
providing instruction to both recruit and AO/CPT classes.
THE TACTICAL CANINE UNIT
Unit offcers and their canine partners conducted 207 building searches and
94 narcotic searches. These dogs, along with their handlers, were used in 220
EOD searches and on 50 high-risk search warrants. These dogs are trained to
detect explosive devices and narcotics, as well as how to search buildings and
apprehend suspects.
THE MOUNTED UNIT
This unit primarily patrols Golden Gate Park and the surrounding area. The unit
also is utilized in specifc areas, such as in Union Square for the Safe Shopper
program during the holiday season. They perform at various community
functions and are used for parades and funeral details. Recognized by the public
as the most beloved unit of the SFPD, the mounted unit is a great asset to our
overall community policing mission.
DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT LIAISON
The lieutenant assigned to the Citys Department of Emergency Management
(DEM) provides a critical link to ensure policy and procedural issues are
resolved quickly. The DEM liaison has primary responsibility for staffng the
Law Branch during any opening of the Citys Emergency Operations Center
(EOC) which occurs during emergency and/or critical public safety situations,
and is responsible for ensuring that the Department is represented during drills
or disaster response. Over the course of 2013, the DEM liaison worked EOC
mobilization during Bay-to-Breakers, Americas Cup, and the 49ers Playoff.
During 2014, the DEM Liaison will review and update the call-sign structure,
institute a ride-along program for DEM personnel, and work on the planning of
citywide radio replacement in anticipation of the migration to 800 MHz radio
frequency.
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION LIAISON
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission is responsible for the storage,
quality control, and distribution of the areas drinking water. With miles
of pipeline and multiple collection and storage sites, the PUC relies on the
Departments liaison to provide site inspections and make recommendations
which safeguard the most essential resource needed to sustain life.
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MAKING it HAPPEN
OPERATIONS
The Operations Bureau (Ops) remains the backbone of the Department as it is responsible for the patrol functions within
the city, responding to over 1.2 million calls for service each year. In order to meet the overall objective of the San
Francisco Police Department - to make San Francisco the safest major city in the nation - the number-one priority of the
Operations Bureau is the reduction of violent crime. To accomplish this goal, the Bureau employs a variety of strategies
to prevent criminal activity through enforcement efforts, advanced investigative techniques, and by placing an emphasis
on partnering with the community, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies.
The City of San Francisco is the most densely populated area in the state with a residential population of over 850,000
that almost doubles each day when businesses, commuters, and tourists are factored into the equation. Throughout
2013 as the economy rebounded, the City experienced an infux of new residents, estimated at over 20,0000, primarily
into the newly constructed multi-housing complexes in the Downtown and SoMa neighborhoods, as well as a surge
of new employees into the tech companies which have relocated along the mid-Market corridor. In order to ensure
public safety service continued uninterrupted by this phenomenon, which posed a challenge to the already historically
low staffng levels at the district stations, existing strategies and enforcement efforts were reviewed and updated for
effectiveness. To augment the staffng at these district stations and to establish a stronger police presence, recruits upon
graduation, now are assigned to the areas with the highest potential for violent criminal activity to complete their feld
training program.
In addition to basic patrol duties, Ops coordinates the security and planning of major events, including those associated
with major league sporting franchises, world-renowned parades and festivals, a variety of entertainment industry-
related activities (movie/television flming), and private business conventions attracted to our city as the fnancial and
technological hub of the Western hemisphere.
To accomplish the goal of protecting this unique and diverse city, the Operations Bureau consists of three components:
Operations Headquarters, Patrol Operations, and the Investigations Division.
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THE SERIAL INEBRIATE
PROGRAM (SIP)
This program started in May and is modeled after the program developed
by the San Diego Police Department. This is a service-oriented program
with the goal of seeking out habitual inebriates and providing them with
quality-of-life services. It is designed to encourage the serial inebriates to
accept treatments being offered with the hope of saving lives rather than
continuing the vicious cycle.
Since the program began, contact has been made with 296 individuals
who were under the infuence and were either referred to the Sobering
Center (initial step to participate in the SIP program) or booked at County
Jail because they were not eligible to stay at the center. Of those 296
individuals, 133 are currently in the SIP program. Members assigned to
the unit primarily work with the serial inebriates; however, they also look
for any criminal activity along their beat.
In addition to interacting with the serial inebriates, these offcers have
made 68 felony arrests and issued 388 quality-of-life citations.
ALCOHOL LICENSING UNIT
The Alcohol Licensing Unit (ALU) administers the provisions of the
States Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Act, working in conjunction
with the Citys Entertainment Commission to foster growth and
economic development while protecting the health, safety, welfare, and
economic well being of people within the city.
The number-one industry in San Francisco is entertainment, and
monitoring the issuance and compliance of on-sale and off-sale alcohol
licensing is a monumental task. With over 280 festivals and events
annually, the ALU is an integral part in assuring that these events are
properly licensed and regulated which is essential to reducing alcohol-
related incidents, noise, public disturbances, and other quality-of-life
problems.
OPERATIONS HEADQUARTERS
THE POLICE LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES UNIT
The PLES Unit is responsible for managing the members assigned to
work as security as outlined in the San Francisco Administrative Code,
Chapter 10B. This program allows for any person, corporation, frm, or
organization to request additional police enforcement services above and
beyond what is part of the normal service provided to the community, at
a cost to the requesting party. Examples of 10B services include major
sporting events, security at local clubs, and traffc control at major
construction sites.
The unit manages and monitors this program in an effort to provide
responsive and professional service to its private users, and to ensure
monies due to the City are collected. In addition, oversight of the hours
worked by members ensures the Departments policies are strictly
enforced so there is no impact on an offcers ability to perform normally
assigned duties.
THE HOUSING TEAM
The Housing Teamworks with the San Francisco Housing Authority
to provide supplemental services to housing developments in the city;
Alemany, Alice Griffth, Bernal Dwellings, Hayes Valley, Hunters Point
East and West/Westbrook Apartments, Hunters View, Plaza East, Potrero
Terrace and Annex, Sunnydale, and Valencia Gardens.
Members assigned to the unit provide law enforcement services to these
developments, which pose unique challenges to the Department due to
the concentrated number of units in the neighborhoods. Housing offcers
are committed to provide the residents the same level of police service
that all San Francisco residents receive and work to establish positive
relationships with the residents and property managers.
NIGHT CAPTAINS
During 2013, the team of Night Captains was transferred from the Special
Operations Bureau to the Operations Bureau to more effectively manage
and monitor citywide operations throughout the graveyard shift; 7:00 pm
through 5:00 am.
They are responsible for tracking and reallocating staffng throughout
the city, inspecting district stations and line-ups, monitoring directed
enforcement deployment, and ensuring any personnel matters that
develop during the night are handled promptly and appropriately. They
respond to any critical incidents, assuming command as necessary to
resolve the situation
INVESTIGATIONS
T
he primary goal of the Investigations Division is the reduction of violent crime through thorough
and complete investigations. The Commander of Investigations oversees the Division, and with
a team of captains, lieutenants, sergeants, and inspectors housed at the Hall of Justice, a cooperative
relationship with each districts Station Investigations Teams (SIT) has been established. There are three
major components of the Division: Major Crimes Unit (MCU), Special Victims Unit (SVU), and Special
Investigations Detail (SID), as well as other smaller support units.
Although the Divisions primary responsibility is to conduct thorough follow-up investigations leading
to the arrest and conviction of criminals, there is an emphasis on the prevention of crime as well.
Through an integrated approach, and in collaboration with other City departments and outside agencies,
the Division strives to reduce violent crime through predictive policing. By using the groundwork
established in the Interrupt, Predict, and Organize (IPO) strategic plan implemented by the Mayors
Offce, members of this Division attend meetings, and gather pertinent crime information from our
offcers in the feld, contacts within the community, and through technology such as the Crime Data
Warehouse. The information is reviewed and shared among our associates in law enforcement, our City
partners, and state and federal colleagues and directed enforcement activities are planned for areas in
which there may be a propensity for criminal activity.
Efforts to prevent gun violence by effectively deploying resources, based on real-time data, to hot
spots to conduct targeted enforcement operations has met with success. The violence reduction plan is
focused on three basic strategies: prevention, intervention, and enforcement. Gun seizures, as well as
participation in gun buy-back programs, successfully eliminated over 1,200 deadly weapons from our
neighborhoods during this past year.
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THE HOMICIDE UNIT
Over the past fve years, San Francisco continues to experience the
lowest homicide rate in over 50 years, fnishing 2013 with 48. The
last time San Francisco experienced such historic lows was in the
early 1960s. In addition, over the last decade, the Homicide Unit has
steadily increased its clearance rate; in other words, the number of
cases solved in relation to the number of murders that have occurred.
This success is part of a shift to a teamwork concept within the
Department. Better communications through updated technology has
allowed outside jurisdictions and units within the Department to share
information more effectively. The shift away from compartmentalized
units in patrol, specialized units, and Investigations has greatly
benefted the Homicide Unit. Integrating the talents and knowledge
of the Station Investigations Teams (SIT) has created a direct link
to the offcers on the street. The use of Department-assigned cell
phones, capable of an internet connection, email, and social media
websites for video sharing, has allowed the Unit to share and receive
information from units in the feld quickly.
This teamwork approach was exemplifed in July during a shots-
fred call for service at 888 Brannan Street at the JewelryMart
and GiftCenter in which two store employees were killed and the
business owner critically injured. Within minutes of the initial call,
close to 100 offcers from the SFPD, including the entire Homicide
Unit, California Highway Patrol, FBI, and University Police,
responded to what was considered an active shooter incident, using
all training and techniques available to contain this type of situation.
The resulting response and coordinated efforts was an excellent
orchestrated example of teamwork and mutual-aid assistance which
led to the location of a suspect followed by a successful and thorough
investigation into the incident by members of the Homicide Unit.
Another prime example of this cooperation followed the shooting of
a San Francisco State University student as he exited a Muni Light
Rail near his home. Police investigators immediately went into action,
reviewing the video surveillance from the train. The video showed the
shooter standing on the train, and nearby, the victim could be seen.
It was obvious the two had no contact whatsoever along the route
leading investigators to believe this may be a random act of violence.
In the grainy footage, it appeared the subject may have had a dark
object in his hand. Because of this and other unusual circumstances,
investigators believed someone may have noticed something. The
video was released to the public via media outlets with a plea for help
in identifying the shooter.
Tips came into the Department, including one providing a possible
location of the subjects residence. On September 24, within 24 hours
of the incident, investigators arrested a 30-year-old man in front of his
home in the Oceanview District, down the street from the shooting.
For the coming year, the goals of the Homicide Unit will be to
improve our knowledge of technological solutions, exploit our new
capabilities to inform and communicate information with feld units,
continue training of the digital social landscape, and provide outreach
to families of homicide victims.
THE COLD CASE UNIT
The Cold Case Unit continues to investigate unsolved crimes
with the help of a federally-funded DNAgrant. Staff, including
veteran inspectors, contributed to the identifcation of several
suspects in cold cases.
Amajor accomplishment came on October 8, 2013, when a
local church deacon, James Lee Mayfeld, was found guilty of
the rape and murder of 29-year-old Jenny Read - a crime that
occurred 37 years earlier on May 19, 1976. The victim was
found in her Potrero home residence by a friend with her arms
bound behind her back, sexually assaulted and stabbed multiple
times. Ayoung budding artist and sculptor, Ms. Read did not
know her attacker.
Mayfeld, a felon convicted of multiple robberies and rape,
was required to submit DNAsamples as part of his criminal
status. As the Cold Case Unit began looking at this decades-old
case, members worked closely with the Departments Crime
Lab to identify evidence gathered and preserved. Criminalists
Cherisse Boland and Mignon Dunbar were responsible for the
management of the evidence, the analysis, and confrmation of
the process which resulted in a DNAhit with a CODIS match
linking Mayfeld to the crime. As a result of this diligence, Jenny
Reads family and friends have the closure they deserve.
VIOLENCE REDUCTION TEAM
The Violence Reduction Team (VRT) is the enforcement unit for the
Investigations Division. Members perform a variety of plainclothes
and uniformed assignments, including narcotics buy/bust operations,
fugitive operations, zone enforcement and saturation patrols,
Department of Justice Prohibitive Persons Firearms investigations,
Operation Gun Stop, robbery abatement and decoy operations,
crowd control, and mobile feld force response.
VRT operations have been instrumental in preventing and
suppressing violent crime. Since its inception in August 2011,
the efforts of VRT resulted in over 2,000 arrests, including 27 for
homicide. The majority of these homicide arrests were not random
rather strategic actions based on specifc information about the
likelihood of violence that may be perpetrated by known individuals
or gangs which may occur at specifc locations - predictive policing
at its best.
The majority of these 2,000 arrests were made in neighborhoods
that have been adversely impacted by violence, including over 1,000
arrests in the Tenderloin and SoMa areas, 350 arrests in the Mission
District, and 400 in the Bayview and Western Addition.
Members assigned to VRT are the Departments representatives
participating in the Mayors Offce multi-department plan, Interrupt,
Predict, and Organize (IPO). Following a major uptick of violence in
the summer of 2012, this plan to ensure public safety was drafted as
an effective street violence response to any neighborhood impacted
by a critical violent incident and/or homicide. Members from VRT
work with other City agencies to accomplish the goals of the IPO
by participating in community meetings and executing enforcement
action plans based on the analysis of criminal activity to stop
violence before it occurs.
GANG TASK FORCE
The Gang Task Force (GTF) is comprised of approximately 20
dedicated team members who are responsible for investigating
criminal cases that have a known or suspected criminal street
gang member as either a suspect or a victim. GTF works closely
with patrol offcers and investigators at our district stations, as
well as with other units including Homicide, Special Victims, and
Narcotics when one of their cases has gang overtones.
GTF investigators often work closely with local law enforcement
agencies, as well as with federal agencies including the FBI, the
Department of Homeland Security, and the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. Although the focus is to
reduce gang-related crime, a strong emphasis is placed on the
prevention of this type of criminal activity. One of the ways this is
accomplished is to focus on areas within the city in which known
gang members like to congregate and to saturate these areas with
a greater police presence. Another way is to educate youngsters
before being recruited into a gang through gang awareness
presentations conducted at schools and recreational facilities
throughout the city.
GTF investigators specialize and have developed an expertise
in various criminal street gangs including motorcycle, prison,
Asian, Latin, and African American gangs. When a crime can
be attributed to a known gang member and it is established that
the suspect committed the crime in furtherance of the gang, GTF
investigators work closely with the District Attorneys Offce
Gang Unit to ensure a gang enhancement charge is added, which
could result in a much stiffer penalty. Cases fled by GTF are
also prosecuted by the United States Attorneys Offce in Federal
Court.
Because many gang cases involve crimes in which a frearm
was used, the Gang Task Force has consistently seized frearms
while executing search warrants, probation searches, and parole
searches of known gang members, their vehicles, and their
residences.
THE NARCOTICS UNIT
The Narcotics Unit has continued its participation in several
regional task forces by partnering with the Drug Enforcement
Administration, High Intensity Drug Traffcking Area, San
Mateo Narcotics Task force, U.S. Postal, and Homeland Security
investigators. As resources have dwindled, the Narcotics
Unit continues to focus on interdiction and asset forfeiture
investigations. The investigations and partnerships with outside
agencies have resulted in the seizure of more than 1,000 pounds
of illicit drugs and over $3 million in drug-related currency.
MAJOR CRIMES DIVISION
The Major Crimes Unit consists of the Violence Reduction Team, Criminal Investigation Unit/Robbery Task Force, Homicide (including the Cold
Case Unit), Gang Task Force, Narcotics/Fugitive, and the Violence Reduction Teams.
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SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
The Special Victims Unit (SVU) was formed in 2011 to better meet and serve the needs of victims by consolidating the efforts of
several units and outside partners under one umbrella. The investigators assigned to the unit handle a wide variety of cases with one
common thread; serving our most vulnerable community members. SVU provides professional service to victims and witnesses of
domestic violence, sexual assault, human traffcking, child abuse, child exploitation, including internet crimes against children, and
elder abuse, both physical and fnancial. In addition, SVU handles and coordinates missing person investigations and is home to the
Stalking and Psychiatric Liaison investigators. SVU is committed to serving, preventing, intervening, and solving crimes committed
against the most vulnerable members of our community. The best investigating the worst is one of the common phrases heard when
someone mentions the members of the Special Victims Unit and the crimes that are investigated.
This year due to retirements, there was a large turnover of staff assigned to the unit, including veteran inspectors, a classifcation which
has been replaced with the position of sergeant. In order to avoid a disruption of service to victims, the members assigned to SVU now
are cross trained to investigate the different crimes unique to SVU.
THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING UNIT
The goal of this unit is to concentrate efforts on identifying and
investigating crimes associated with the human traffcking trade.
In April of 2013, two under-aged females were located by members
of Central Station when it appeared that they were acting as escorts. A
preliminary investigation revealed inconsistencies in the girls stories,
and human traffcking was suspected. SVU interviewed the females and
determined they were victims of human traffcking. One of the females
was kidnapped outside of San Francisco and traffcked throughout the
Bay Area. After an extensive investigation, the case was reviewed and
charged by the District Attorneys Offce. This was one step to combat
the poly-victimization of our vulnerable youth.
On March 11, 2013, the Departments Special Victims Unit, along with
members of the Richmond District Station and the FBI agents, arrested
a suspect who recruited a juvenile for the purpose of commercial sex.
The suspect agreed to meet the juvenile at 48th Avenue and Point Lobos
in San Francisco. The suspect, along with another subject, drove to
the arranged location, where offcers were waiting. The frst suspect,
Jaquain Young, a 39-year-old San Francisco resident, was charged with
human traffcking, pandering, pimping, participating in a criminal street
gang, and conspiracy; all felony charges. The second suspect, Ijeoma
Ogbuagu, a 25-year-old San Francisco resident, was charged with
participating in a criminal street gang, conspiracy, and an outstanding
felony warrant.
THE PSYCHIATRIC LIAISON
Investigators specializing in mental health issues are available to
provide assistance to offcers in the feld when coming into contact
with those who may be in need of mental and/or medical health
assistance. The information provided by the liaison is instrumental
in determining the appropriate services that are available.
THE SEXUAL OFFENDER UNIT
All Sexual Assaults are investigated by investigators
assigned to SVU. Sexual assaults are very diffcult
investigations, and the need for evidence is crucial to
a successful prosecution. Members of SVU work daily
with the Crime Lab and Crime Scene Investigations
(CSI) to fully identify, seize, and process evidence.
The teamwork of these different units was exemplifed
during the investigation of a sexual assault survivor
who defended herself during the attack injuring the
suspect. CSI processed the crime scene, SVU sergeants
identifed the most probative evidence, and the Crime
Lab processed the DNAevidence which identifed a
suspect. Within one month, the suspect, who lived in
the East Bay, was arrested and the case was charged by
the District Attorneys Offce.
THE SEXUAL OFFENDER UNIT
Members assigned to this unit monitor court-
recognized sexual offenders and investigate crimes
committed by these registrants. As many of the crimes
committed by these offenders include predatory-type
offenses, it is essential that those required to register as
a sexual offender remain in compliance with their terms
of release.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS DETAIL
The Special Investigations Division (SID) conducts
criminal investigations involving arson and explosives,
hate crimes, metal thefts, threats involving public
offcials, and other sensitive investigations. SID also
is responsible for protection of foreign and domestic
dignitaries including providing protection for the
Mayor of San Francisco. To accomplish its mission,
SID works in partnership with many City agencies
along with outside state and federal law enforcement
agencies such as the U.S. State Department, CHP,
U.S. Capitol Police, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Marshal
Service, FBI, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms, and Explosives.
CHILD ABUSE
As one of the frst steps to creating a community that keeps our
children safe, the Department partners with the Childrens Advocacy
Center to put a stop to all forms of child abuse. SVU investigators
work daily with the City Attorney, the District Attorney, the
Human Services Agency, the Department of Public Healths Child
and Adolescent Support Advocacy and Resource Center, and the
University of California, San Francisco. This partnership has
successfully led to identifying and prosecuting countless subjects that
have preyed on the young and vulnerable.
Another component of the Child Abuse Unit is the investigation
of Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC). This criminal act is
one of the most diffcult to investigate because countless hours of
reviewing evidence is crucial in having a successful prosecution. The
dedicated investigators have prepared and served hundreds of search
warrants and made countless arrests for crimes being committed on
defenseless victims.
THE MISSING PERSONS UNIT
The Missing Persons Unit investigates cases involving at-risk
individuals, including children and the elderly, as well as those in which
foul play is suspected. Additionally, these investigators assist the District
Attorneys Offce in parental child abduction cases.
As required by law, any time an agency receives a call of a missing
person, a report must be taken, no matter where the individual resides.
As San Francisco is a destination for many runaways, the number of
missing person reports is prolifc. Each report is treated as a possible
missing person, and all cases are investigated until the person is found or
it is determined to be a voluntary missing adult.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT
The majority of cases that are investigated by SVU are related to
domestic violence, a type of crime that cannot be ignored due to the
volatile nature of the incidents. Every member of SVU understands
the importance of fully investigating these cases in order to protect
the victims and their families.
The Department has a unique relationship with one of our partner
agencies, La Casa De Las Madres, which has victim advocates on
site at the Hall of Justice to provide services and assistance to the
families of domestic violence. The goal of this teamwork approach to
providing services to the victims and their families is to end the circle
of violence.
THE STALKING UNIT
Members assigned to this unit identify and investigate patterns of
harmful behavior that intimidates and terrorizes individuals over a
long period of time.
Arecent case investigated by the unit involved a suspect that
conducted a 10-year reign of terror against his victim. This suspect
even built an elaborate rock labyrinth depicting the victims image.
The Labyrinth Lout was convicted and currently is in federal
custody.
THE FINANCIAL CRIMES UNIT
Cases investigated by this unit include fnancial crimes and
elder abuse cases. As elder abuse cases can be either fnancial
or physical, and sometimes both, investigators work daily
with Adult Protective Services and members of the Institute
on Aging to identify possible abuse and investigate the
allegations.
This year, suspects were arrested in a series of blessing
scams where community members were beguiled and
targeted because of their age and ethnicity. These victims
were coerced into giving money to the perpetrator with the
belief that if they paid, their family would experience good
fortune.
As a result of our thorough investigations and community
outreach, the public was educated about these scams, and
how they are perpetrated on our vulnerable community
members. This outreach, which included passing out reusable
bags warning of the scam, resulted in greater community
awareness and successful prosecution of the suspects.
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PATROL DIVISION
The Patrol Division is divided into ten district stations to provide direct and effcient service to their
communities. Each station is commanded by a Captain and staffed with a complement of offcers, vehicles,
equipment, and facilities to meet the needs of the particular area. District station Captains are aware of the
issues in their communities and they strive to make their district a safe and enjoyable place to live.
Patrol Operations is divided into two divisions: the Metro Division consisting of the Central, Southern,
Northern, Mission and Tenderloin District Stations; and the Golden Gate Division consisting of the Bayview,
Ingleside, Park, Richmond and Taraval District Stations. The two divisions are supervised by Commanders who
assist the Captains in customizing annual work plans to address crimes and concerns within their particular
districts.
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GOLDEN
PARK
BAYVIEW
MAKING it HAPPEN
GATE
DIVISION
Commander Garrity has been with the
Department since 1982. Promoted to
Commander in 2013 after serving many years
as the Captain of the Tenderloin Station,
Commander Garrity oversees the Golden
Gate Division.
He stresses a commitment to community
policing and working with service providers,
advisory boards, businesses, and residents
and ensures this is a priority for those under
his command.
COMMANDER JOHN JOSEPH GARRITY
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BAYVIEW STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION, COMPANY C 201 WILLIAMS STREET (415) 671-2300 [email protected]
The members of the Bayview District Station are committed
to making this District a safe place by enhancing the
quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and chooses to
visit our community and neighborhoods. We work closely
with a number of diverse organizations to ensure that the
communitys concerns are prioritized and addressed in a
timely manner. Interacting with our youth is a main priority,
and I encourage all members to take the time to make a
difference in a childs life.
Captain Robert OSullivan
A
s one of the largest areas, the Bayview Police District
encompasses 9.1 square miles of the southeastern portion
of the City, stretching from the San Mateo County line north to
Channel Street and from the San Francisco Bay to the eastern edge
of McLaren Park. The district is home to over 80,000 residents
spread across a number of neighborhoods, including Potrero
Hill, Dogpatch, Hunters Point, the Portola, and Executive Park.
Once an area dominated by the shipping and meat industries, the
Bayview has a number of small businesses owned and operated
by residents of the community, as well as restaurants, technology
companies, and clothing stores along the 3rd Street, San Bruno
Avenue, and Potrero Hill commercial corridors. Agrowing number
of newly constructed multi-family housing projects, including
the University of California at San Francisco and Mission Bay
Campus, is the centerpiece of the redevelopment of the northern
part of the Bayview in the China Basin area
The Bayview District is a racially diverse area and home to a large
number of foreign-born residents, with 23 percent of the population
being under the age of 18. With so many young people, Bayviews
numerous elementary, middle, and high schools are often the center
of activity.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
Bayview Station personnel interact on a regular basis with
neighborhood associations, business groups, City agencies, non-
proft organizations, and schools. The Community Team interacts
daily with residents of the four public housing complexes within
the district. In addition, sergeants are responsible for a number
of organizations and act as liaisons between the community and
the Department. The sergeants solicit feedback from community
members, prioritize needs, and enlist the help of their offcers
to participate in community-based events. Currently, Bayview
personnel meet with over 60 organizations on a regular basis.
Engaging and encouraging youth is a cornerstone of our daily
routine. Members interact with the youth in our community
through a variety of programs in collaboration with several major
organizations including the YMCAand the Boys and Girls Club.
Working with local organizations and various City agencies,
activities are planned and executed in an effort to provide positive
opportunities for children that will give them the tools necessary
for a successful future.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
In October, an example of the teamwork approach utilized by
Bayview unfolded following a simple traffc stop. Offcer Alvaro
Mora and Michael Hara stopped a vehicle with false registration
stickers. During the stop, the offcers could smell a strong odor
of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Upon searching the
vehicle, a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun was located under
Company C - Bayview

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 12 -6 ! Burglary 452 -157!
Rape 23 5 " Vehicle Theft 732 54 "
Robbery 379 14 " Arson 36 -16 !
Aggravated Assault 569 60 " Theft (All) 2153 394 "
Total Person 983 73 " Total Property 3373 275 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 4356 348 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

the drivers seat, as well as over four pounds of dry marijuana and small plant-clones.
Ahandwritten note was found which read, Dear residents, we are fully aware and
extremely concerned of your pot growing operation. Please remove it immediately or
else we would have no option other than to alert the proper authorities. There will be
no other warning after this! Thank you in advance. The Bayview Community.

The offcers relayed the information to the plainclothes team. Sergeant Sean Griffn
and Offcer Ochoa obtained a search warrant for the drivers address listed on his
California license records. The warrant was served that night, and a dismantled
marijuana grow was located in the basement. However, it appeared the suspect no
longer lived at the address. Information gathered at the scene allowed offcers to write
a second warrant for another address.

The following day, a warrant was served at the second address, and over 800
marijuana plants and growing equipment were seized. Additional information was
located for a third possible location for this suspect. While conducting surveillance
at the third address for an additional search warrant, a co-conspirator was detained.
During the search of this property, a revolver, an assault weapon, over $6,000 in U.S.
currency, several pounds of dry marijuana, over 150 marijuana plants, and a money
counter were seized, and a second suspect was arrested in the case. With assistance
from the Narcotics Unit, a subsequent search warrant was served on a safe deposit box
and over $70,000 was seized.
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PARK STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION, COMPANY F 1899 WALLER STREET (415) 242-3000 [email protected]
It is my intention to make every neighborhood in
the Park Police District safer and to enhance the
quality of life of every resident. I will do this with
whatever resources are available.
Captain Greg Corrales
T
he Park Police District, with a population of 67,472,
comprising 3.0 square miles, consists of the area bordered
by Geary Boulevard, Steiner, Market, Portola, 7th Avenue, and
the vast east end of Golden Gate Park. The members of Park
Station serve the communities of Cole Valley, Haight Street,
the Western Addition and Twin Peaks, the Duboce and Castro
areas.
Built originally as quarters for the Mounted Unit, the
station was reopened in 1995 after a complete refurbishing,
maintaining the original 1910 Mission style facade with its
stucco walls and tile roof. The station is now an effcient,
functional, and secure place for offcers, as well as a non-
intimidating building for the residents and visitors of the
surrounding neighborhoods.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
The Park District Station continues its tradition of community
policing by staffng foot and bicycle patrols within Stanyan
Meadows, around Alvord Lake, and the Upper Haight Street
corridor, as well as on the Divisadero Street corridor.
Offcers assigned to these beats maintain a high-visibility
presence within the community and encourage positive contact
with the police. These offcers provide a vital link between the
public and the Department. The offcers interaction with the
community generates improved lines of communication which
in turn results in usable information that successfully aids
investigations and leads to arrests. The constant presence of the
knowledgeable and well-trained beat offcers helps to reduce
crime in the neighborhood that he or she watches over.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
Drug sales and drug use by individuals in the Upper Haight
Street Corridor continue to lead complaints from merchants
and community members. Park Station is continuing its
enforcement efforts in the Stanyan Meadow, around Alvord
Lake, and at the horseshoe; located at the foot of Haight Street,
the east entrance to Golden Gate Park.
Park Station conducts pedestrian safety enforcement
throughout the Park District weekly. By partnering Park Station
offcers with motorcycle offcers from Traffc Company, we are
able to enforce traffc laws and educate drivers and pedestrians
on pedestrian safety with the goal of reducing serious and fatal
pedestrian injuries in the Park District.
Park Station welcomes members of the SF PAL Cadet program
who volunteer their time, six total hours a month, at the station
assisting offcers with offce duties. During events such as the
recent National Night Out, cadets assisted offcers at our local
Boys and Girls Club. Cadets spent the day working with the
children on skills and playing games with the children.
During the summer months, many events come to the Park
District. The Bay-to-Breakers winds its way through the
district during a weekend in May. In June, the Haight Street
Fair, which stretches from Stanyan Street to Masonic Street,
where the summer of love never seems to end, brings music
and authentic San Franciscan cuisine to the area. These events
attract people from all over the city as well as the Bay Area,
and the diligent planning, in which district personnel work
closely with organizers, has resulted in extremely successful
and violent-free events.

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 1 -2 ! Burglary 520 7 "
Rape 19 7 " Vehicle Theft 341 -130 !
Robbery 178 7 " Arson 17 14 "
Aggravated Assault 144 32 " Theft (All) 2024 232 "
Total Person 342 44 " Total Property 2902 123 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 3244 167 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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RICHMOND STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION, COMPANY G 1461 6TH AVENUE (415) 666-8000 [email protected]
The offcers of the Richmond Police District
are committed to the community we serve.
The District is comprised of a rich blend of
culture and ethnicity refected in our diverse
business and residential community. The
District is home to many of San Franciscos
treasures such as Golden Gate Park, the de
Young Museum, and the Legion of Honor. We
welcome visitors from near and far and patrol
areas that are tourist Meccas. The members
of the Richmond Station work tirelessly to
serve and protect our residents and visitors.
We strive to deliver service to our community,
to prevent crime, and to maintain the quality
of life enjoyed by our neighbors and visitors
in the Richmond community.
Captain Sharon Ferrigno
T
he Richmond Police District is the fourth largest in the city, encompassing
5.7 square miles with an estimated population of 101,208 residents. Its
communities consist of the Outer Richmond, Presidio Heights, Inner Richmond,
Lone Mountain, Pacifc Heights, Laurel Heights, Jordan Park, Sea Cliff, and the
Lake areas.
The Richmond Police Districts major business corridors include Geary
Boulevard, Clement Street, Sacramento Street, and California Street; each is
represented by its individual merchants association, all of which work closely
with station personnel to ensure a safe environment for all. Golden Gate Park
and its attractions are visited by many residents and tourists alike. These
attractions include the Academy of Sciences, de Young Museum, Japanese Tea
Garden, Music Concourse, and the many meadows and gardens that are host to
concerts, social gatherings, and sporting events throughout the year.
The Richmond District is a highly diverse multi-cultural community comprised
of a variety of nationalities, economic levels, religious beliefs, residential,
commercial, and recreational areas. Offcers patrol fve distinct sectors, Golden
Gate Park, and foot/bicycle beats in the main commercial areas of Geary
Boulevard, Clement Street, California Street, and the Laurel Village area.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
Richmond Station continues to embrace the Community Policing model that
has served it so well in past years. The captain and staff, as well as offcers
working in specialized positions, meet and coordinate constantly with
district Supervisors, representatives of community groups, merchants, school
administrators, and residents to ensure that the communitys needs are met and
that problems are identifed and solved.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
In January 2013, in direct response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary
School, Captain Sharon Ferrigno developed a template to respond to school
crises. Aworking group was initiated including law enforcement experts, local
school personnel, members of the Unifed School District, and the FBIs Law
Enforcement online (LEO) to develop a model for emergency response to
school violence. As a result of this work, the Federal Department of Homeland
Security selected three Richmond District schools out of 100 schools nationwide
to conduct an in-depth security assessment completed by Argonne National
Laboratory to assist our schools in strengthening their security. Captain
Ferrignos model was selected as the template for preparedness by the FBI/LEO
which has now been shared City-wide, as well as among other law enforcement
agencies.
This year, Richmond Station used technological advances to command large
events through the use of grid maps of Golden Gate Park. Both law enforcement
and medical personnel working the events were able to respond faster and more
effectively by using the grid to locate persons in need of assistance. Members
conduct safety seminars and crisis response training with our local college,
museums, schools and religious centers. School Resource Offcers provide
ongoing curriculum to students surrounding the dangers of gang involvement,
violence prevention, cultural awareness, bullying, and other topics of concern.
Interacting with local kids is what community policing is all about. Members
participated in the frst Middle School PAL Basketball Jamboree which was held
in November at the Gene Friend Recreation Center at 6th and Folsom Street.
The offcers played side-by-side with our local youth. Everyone enjoyed the day
and the opportunity to forge bonds making the event a smashing success.
Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 0 -1 ! Burglary 519 70 "
Rape 18 13" Vehicle Theft 466 18 "
Robbery 145 45 " Arson 12 4 "
Aggravated Assault 118 19 " Theft (All) 2142 442 "
Total Person 281 76 " Total Property 3139 534 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 3420 610 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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INGLESIDE STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION, COMPANY H 1 JOHN V. YOUNG LANE (415) 404-4000 [email protected]
T
he Ingleside Police District serves the 6.5 square
miles of largely residential neighborhoods, a few
very busy commercial areas, and major transit corridors.
With over 30 schools and 20 parks and playgrounds,
this is home to 124,000 residents. District members
speak Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Basque, Russian
and Tagalog to serve the richly diverse neighborhoods
of Noe Valley, Glen Park, Diamond Heights, Miraloma
Park, Portola, St. Marys Square, Sherwood Forest,
Westwood Park, the Excelsior, Crocker Park, Mission
Terrace, Sunnyside, Cayuga Terrace, Holly Park,
Precita Park, St. Francis Woods, South Hill, Westwood
Highland, Monterey Heights, Mt. Davidson, Silver
Terrace, and Bernal Heights. The district boundaries
are formed on the north by Cesar Chavez Street, on the
east by Bayshore Boulevard, on the south by the Citys
border with Daly City, and on the west by Portola Street
and Monterey Boulevard.
Each year, there are several special events in the
Ingleside District. The events range in size from 100
people to 25,000. Our larger events are Easter Sunrise
at Mt. Davidson, Sunday Streets, the Excelsior Street
Fair, the Cruzada Guadalupana, Jerry Day in the Jerry
Garcia Amphitheater in McClaren Park, and National
Night Out.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
The members of Ingleside Station have strong ties
to the community groups in our district. Some of the
groups with whom we meet and work are the Ingleside
Station Community Police Advisory Board, SF SAFE,
Excelsior Action Group, Sunnyside Neighborhood
Association, New Mission Terrace Improvement
Association, Outer Mission Merchants and Residents
Association, Cayuga Improvement Association, District
11 Council, Excelsior District Improvement Association,
Excelsior Boys and Girls Club, Upper Noe Neighbors,
Glen Park Association, Bernal Heights Neighborhood
Center, the Public Housing Working Group, Miraloma
Park Improvement Club, and the Diamond Heights
Neighborhood Association.
During 2013, we partnered with the Bernal Heights
Neighborhood Center to engage the youth of the district.
Offcers from Ingleside Station participated in a Youth
Summit where offcers and youth wrote and acted out
skits depicting contacts with the police. The purpose was
to improve communication and understanding between
offcers and the youth of the district. After each skit,
the offcers and youth would discuss how the scenario
unfolded and explain certain police procedures to help
foster trust between the youth and the police.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
Apositive example of how Ingleside Station addressed
community concerns and crime analysis trends was the
implementation of the Pedestrian Safety program and
the Red Light and Stop Sign Safety campaigns. The
program yielded a 10 percent reduction in collisions in
the Ingleside Police District for the year.

Co H - Ingleside

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 8 -10 ! Burglary 504 2 "
Rape 22 7 " Vehicle Theft 1183 12 "
Robbery 393 9 " Arson 17 -15 !
Aggravated Assault 383 1 " Theft (All) 1999 256 "
Total Person 806 7 " Total Property 3703 255 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 4509 262 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

At the beginning of the year, I wrote upon the message board in the
station, Our goal is to make the Ingleside District the safest to live in,
work in, and visit in all of San Francisco.
Nothing has changed. The people of the Ingleside District
are well served by a group of dedicated law enforcement
professionals, who continue to work at reducing crime,
improving pedestrian, bicyclist, and motor vehicle safety,
and who partner with community groups and other City
agencies to address public safety issues.
Captain Timothy Falvey
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TARAVAL STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
GOLDEN GATE DIVISION, COMPANY I 2345 24TH AVENUE (415) 759-3100 [email protected]
Although the majority of calls for service we
receive are crime-related, at times, we fnd
ourselves handling a situation which is not a
criminal or police matter. I want our offcers
to always try to help, knowing that many times
we, as police offcers, can resolve the situation
and make the persons life a little better. We
can always do something.
Captain Curtis Lum
S
panning from Balboa Terrace to the Sunset
District area, the Taraval Police District is
the largest geographical police district in San
Francisco. It is over a quarter of the city, 10.8 square
miles. Although it is mostly residential, there are
commercial corridors throughout the district and
a large state university. Lincoln Boulevard, Sloat
Avenue, and Sunset Boulevard are major traffc
corridors for vehicles. With over 30 residential
neighborhoods, there are approximately 163,000
people living in the district, with an additional 40,000
students who attend San Francisco State University.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
To reduce criminal activity, Taraval Station offers
residents home and personal safety presentations.
If residents can get a few neighbors together, a
uniformed offcer will go to the house and discuss
what they can do to keep their homes and themselves
safe. Our goal is to help connect the neighbors
together and ultimately form a neighborhood watch
group.
Working in conjunction with the community,
including volunteers and various City agencies,
members strive to coordinate efforts to improve the
quality of life in the district. Community involvement
is key to the success of our projects and programs.
An emphasis on youth engagement was prevalent
throughout our efforts this year.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
The College Opportunity Program (COP) was
developed by Lieutenant Cornelius Johnson of
Taraval Station, the SF Unifed School District, and
the Institute of the Academy of Art. The goal was to
encourage more at-risk youths to go to college. The
program is aimed at familiarizing area youth with
the college application process and the path needing
to be followed to go to and be successful in college.
At-risk students were selected from Lincoln, Balboa,
and Galileo high schools for the four-week program
during the summer. The students attended San
Francisco State College and were taught leadership
skills and educated about college life.
The program exposes students to different types of
careers, and speakers including the Chief of Police,
FBI agents, computer designers, attorneys, nurses,
and military personnel took time to address the
group about their careers. The students learned about
team building, researching, leadership skills, public
speaking, and the fnancial-aid process. Once the
students graduated from COP, they were placed in
paid, summer internships at companies in which the
students expressed interest. Many businesses and
organizations were involved in these efforts, and
the members of the Taraval Station were the driving
force behind this program participating every day as
facilitators and instructors.

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 3 -1 ! Burglary 555 -133 !
Rape 20 8 " Vehicle Theft 588 116 "
Robbery 234 45 " Arson 19 -5 !
Aggravated Assault 214 16 " Theft (All) 2238 213 "
Total Person 471 58 " Total Property 3400 191 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 3871 249 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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METRO
MAKING it HAPPEN
DIVISION
NORTHERN
MISSION
TENDERLOIN
SOUTHERN
CENTRAL
COMMANDER CHARLIE ORKES
Commander Orkes joined the
Department in 1989. During his
career, he has served in several
assignments, being promoted to
the Commander of the Metro
Division after serving as the
Captain of the Southern
Station.
Commander Orkes
expects those under
his command to be
committed to serving and
protecting the community
in a professional and
courteous manner.
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766 VALLEJO STREET (415) 315-2400 [email protected]
CENTRAL STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
METRO DIVISION, COMPANY A
Successful delivery of police services requires
relationship building, communications, and strategic
planning. Here in the Central District, community
policing and problem solving is a philosophy,
management style, and an organizational
strategy. Our policing model promotes public-
private-community-partnerships to educate
the public with the common goal of making
our city a safer place. We strive to deliver
the best police services to our clients; the
residents and visitors of San Francisco.
This is accomplished by public-private
partnerships, educating the community
and private sector, strategic planning,
police foot beats and bicycle patrol, and
constitutional policing.
Captain Garret Tom
T
he Central Police District serves a population of 75,000 people in a 1.8 square mile area.
On any given weekday afternoon, the population swells to 350,000 because of tourists,
daily workforce/commuters, shopping areas, and the majority of major hotels in the district.
We are home to the Financial District, the Embarcadero, Nob Hill, Russian Hill, and Telegraph
Hill. In addition, we have seven of the top ten tourist destinations in San Francisco; Union
Square, Chinatown, Fishermans Wharf, Alcatraz Island, Pier 39, Lombard Street, Coit Tower,
and the Cable Cars.
Our district is host to over 100 planned and unplanned events a year, including presidential
visits, demonstrations, labor protests, festivals, street fairs, and parades. Some of our biggest
events include Fleet Week, the Italian Heritage Parade, Chinese New Years Celebration and
Parade, the 4th of July Celebration along the waterfront, and the New Years Eve festivities
along the Embarcadero. These events bring in over a million spectators making crowd
management and crime prevention vital. We are a world-class destination with a world-class
police force.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
Positive community engagement is the blueprint for success in our community policing model.
Here in the Central, we not only serve the community, but we are a part of the community.
Our members have fostered strong relationships with over 30 community groups, non-profts,
and business organizations making us a model of a true public-private-community partnership.
Many of these groups meet on a regular basis to provide education, crime trends, current
issues, and crime prevention planning. We speak eleven different languages at Central Station,
making us as diverse as the community we serve.
Central Station offcers patrol the heart of the city, and these offcers have big hearts as
evidenced by their contribution of over $25,000 to this years Combined Charitable Campaign.
This is the third year in a row that Central Station led the way fnishing frst among all stations
and bureaus in monetary contributions to various worthwhile charities. Our community
policing philosophy and management style promote proactive problem solving and community
engagement.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
In the past two years, San Francisco and major cities with large elderly Chinese populations
continued to be terrorized by numerous organized crime rings from China in what was known
as the Asian Blessings Scam. By exploiting primarily elderly Chinese-speaking women, the
criminals convinced their victims they were cursed. Only a skilled doctor, one of the criminals,
possessed the skills to chase away the evil spirits by blessing the victims entire life savings in
cash and jewelry. This happened 63 times in San Francisco, 22 times in the Central District,
resulting in $1.6 million in cash being stolen and another $400,000 in jewelry. Most of these
victims lost their entire life savings.
ACentral Station task force worked closely with the Financial Crimes Unit, sharing
information globally, and Chinese-speaking plainclothes offcers canvassed the district for
clues and evidence to capture these con-artists. In addition, a huge education program was
launched including an innovative idea borrowed from Hong Kong. Thousands of reusable
shopping bags that warned people about the scams were printed and distributed to senior
centers; a strategy made possible by private donations from Chief Suhr, Captain Tom, the
District Attorney investigators, and the Asian Police Offcers Association.
The Police Department made thirteen arrests. Through the collaboration of law enforcement
agencies across the globe, community outreach, and education through the media, many of the
suspects have been taken into custody. There have not been any new cases since April of 2013.
Anti-Crime Unit
The Central Stations partnership between the SIT team and elite plainclothes unit has created
one of the top anti-crime units in the city. The unit has increased its arrests for burglaries
by 34 percent and arrests for auto theft have increased a whopping 179 percent. In addition
to constant arrests for auto burglary, the unit has also dismantled eight fencing rings. These
fencing rings would buy stolen goods from active burglars who broke into cars and homes.
The fences pay cash (usually ten cents on the dollar) for the stolen items. Numerous arrest
and search warrants were obtained by the station investigators and hundreds of cell phones,
computers, tablets, cameras, and nearly $90,000 in cash were recovered. In addition, nearly $2
million worth of stolen merchandise was recovered.


Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 0 Burglary 603 11 !
Rape 22 7 ! Vehicle Theft 409 -34 "
Robbery 351 -7 " Arson 19 5 !
Aggravated Assault 292 31 ! Theft (All) 4799 623 !
Total Person 666 31 ! Total Property 5830 605 !
Total Part 1 Crimes 6496 636 !
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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SOUTHERN STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
METRO DIVISION, COMPANY B 850 BRYANT STREET (415) 553-1373 [email protected]
As the Commanding Offcer of
Southern District Station, I am
strongly committed to the partnerships
between the community and the Police
Department. My goal is to encourage
residents, merchants, and visitors to
be actively engaged with their Police
Department in making their community
a safer place.
Captain Michael Redmond
T
he Southern Police District is divided into fve patrol sectors within the
City and one sector on Treasure Island. The district covers approximately
2.9 square miles with a daily population ranging from 26,145 to over 300,000.
Southern Station is home to the Central Market Public Safety Hub on 6th Street
which opened in March 2013.
The Southern District is the hub for the Citys public transit systems, including
Muni, BART, AC Transit, Golden Gate Transit, Greyhound, SamTrans, CalTrain,
and ferry boats. The retail outlets, Westfeld Mall, hotels, and other local
attractions along the Market Street corridor allure visitors and tourists from all
corners of the world.
The Southern District hosts many events each year including Giants baseball
games, the World Baseball Classic, Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Game, Oracle
World, Dream Force convention, Israel in the Gardens, St. Patricks Day Parade,
Martin Luther King Day Parade, and the Gay Pride Parade. The district has
managed many dignitary visits including the President of the United States. In
addition, the district sees a variety of labor and political related First Amendment
demonstrations throughout the year.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
The Southern Police District is one of great diversity which runs the gamut from
the homeless population to the affuent rich; from small business owners to the
powerful tech corporations. As the Citys hub for transportation, retail, tourism,
and employment, the South of Market Area (SoMa) is a collaboration of cultures,
lifestyles, dreams, and desires. As this lucrative and prosperous district attracts
so much good, it also attracts an illicit criminal element. Southern offcers
are therefore tasked with the prevention, protection, and service within the
community.
The dynamics of the Southern District require the application of various
approaches to law enforcement and the utilization of the vast resources and
programs of the City. Overwhelming involvement in community policing by
interaction with residents, merchants, community members, neighborhood
associations, and other City agencies help build a safer community. Teamwork and
collaboration between these entities is used to prevent crime, address quality-of-
life issues, and foster neighborhood development. Outreach to our local schools
and youth promote trust and faith rather than fear or anxiety. Tackling the criminal
element is a combination of crime analysis, station investigators, Mid-Market foot
beats, plain clothes units, and hard-working street cops combating and preventing
crime on a daily basis.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
The offcers at Southern Station, and specifcally the foot beat offcers, have
partnered with all of the stakeholders in the Mid-Market area. Following the
opening of the Public Safety Hub in March of this year, offcers have transformed
this area into its own highly effective community policing offce. The Mid-Market
beat has been broken down into smaller sections, and offcers are assigned to
specifc areas. Their daily contacts with the residents, businesses, non-proft
groups, and youth programs have effectively provided a safer environment along
with reducing neighborhood crime.
Sergeants work directly with the Community Beneft and Business Improvement
Districts on a daily basis in order to promote community interaction on a much
larger scale. They have hosted many community meetings and have united local
community groups and businesses together for the common goal of bridging the
gap that exist between police and the community to improve the safety in their
neighborhood. One such result is a popular monthly event called, Coffee with the
foot beats. This town-hall style meeting encourages everyone in the area to visit
the Public Safety Hub and provides a forum to address community concerns with
each other.
Southern Station shares the Public Safety Hub with members of other City
agencies including the SF Homeless Outreach Team, Adult Probation, the District
Attorneys Offce, Homeless Connect, Community Guides, and Community
Ambassadors. This collaboration between the police offcers, organizations,
and community has had overwhelming success along the 6th Street corridor.
Success has included reduction in crime, improvement in the quality of life for
both residents and merchants, and a better relationship between all involved
stakeholders.

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 7 -3 ! Burglary 830 164 "
Rape 39 18 " Vehicle Theft 421 -63 !
Robbery 743 7 " Arson 30 8 "
Aggravated Assault 582 82 " Theft (All) 8613 1213 "
Total Person 1371 104" Total Property 9894 1322 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 11,265 1426 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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MISSION STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
METRO DIVISION, COMPANY D 630 VALENCIA STREET (415) 558-5400 [email protected]
My goal is to challenge our offcers to improve the level
of service to the community by promoting an environment
that fosters community policing. We strive to provide
policing which results in long-term change, rather than
short-term solutions to neighborhood problems. By
working with the community, we can establish partnerships
that allow us to solve problems while effectively utilizing
our resources.
Captain Robert Moser
T
he Mission Police District is known as Corazon de la Ciudad, translated
to the Heart of the City. The district is rich in cultural and architectural
heritage and is home to the oldest settled area of the city as well as the frst
landmark of San Francisco, Mission Dolores.
The Mission Police District is approximately 2.7 square miles with 104.8 road
miles, a population estimated at 103,690, and is centrally located between
the downtown area and the outlying residential neighborhoods. The district
boundaries cover the region east of Twin Peaks to the James Lick Freeway,
and south of Market Street to Cesar Chavez Street. The Mission District is
comprised of three, very distinct neighborhoods of the Castro, the Mission and
Noe Valley.
Historically, the Mission is a district of important crossroads and is a major
transportation hub for BART with stations at 16th and 24th Streets. The
commuter-railed system provides a link from the Mission to the Financial
and shopping districts, as well as to the cities of the East Bay and Peninsula.
Residential land use is defned by densely developed blocks serving all socio-
economic levels. District neighborhoods include Noe and Eureka Valleys,
Castro, Dolores and Diamond Heights, Mission Dolores, Upper Market and
Castro, Lower 24th Street, Shotwell and 25th Street, and Cesar Chavez.
The intensifed commercial corridor of Mission Street extends from north
of 16th to Cesar Chavez and is known as the Mission Miracle Mile. This
corridor is a major-retail strip and is an alternative to Market Street businesses
and has evolved into a citywide business district.
The Mission District is host to approximately 216 annual special events.
Staffng resource is derived from in-house as well as outside district stations
to prepare for crowds of +/- 300,000 attendees. Our major events include
Carnaval, Castro Street Fair, Cesar Chavez Parade and Festival, Cinco De
Mayo Festival, Dia de los Muertos, Dyke March, Halloween, International
Workers Day, La Cocina Street Food Festival, Pink Saturday, Pride Parade, and
Trans March.
Our business owners and residents of the Mission District command the
highest level of law enforcement service we can provide. To this end, law
enforcement personnel from supervisors to patrol offcers worked as a cohesive
team to problem solve crime issues and neighborhood complaints and concerns
by proactive enforcement compounded with the utilizing of intra-city resources
not limited to, Department of Public Works, Bureau of City Inspections,
Department of Public Health, and Fire to improve the quality of life.
Continuity is an element of our staffng of car sectors, foot and bicycle
beats, as well as school resource offcers. The result is greater ownership,
responsibility and accountability of neighborhood problems via direct,
frequent, and ongoing community engagement with merchants and residents.
Offcers document their complaints, implement an enforcement approach, and
initiate contact to resolve conficts or complaints while providing resource
information.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
Mission Station offcers are passionate about their commitment to serving the
highest-risk youth and their families. Offcers serve as positive role models
to promote and foster community partnerships and develop social awareness
while cultivating positive changes in the community. We commend our offcers
for their selfess and dedicated efforts to empower youth to reach their highest
potential.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
During this year, Mission Station offcers engaged in youth programs ranging
from working with high-risk youth at Valencia Gardens to participating in a
summer reading program. Offcers served as assistant coaches of basketball,
baseball, and football at local schools. Offcers mentored 14 low-income
students and provided an educational opportunity with the Close-Up
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Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 7 -2 ! Burglary 535 -11 !
Rape 38 10 " Vehicle Theft 741 -81 !
Robbery 699 144 " Arson 25 10 "
Aggravated Assault 619 42 " Theft (All) 4074 550 "
Total Person 1363 194 " Total Property 5375 468 "
Total Part 1 Crimes 6738 662 "
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

Foundation for a historical tour of Washington, DC, with expenses
provided by sponsors of the community procured by the efforts of the
offcers. Offcers served the Mission community during the holiday
season through their endeavors with the Christmas Toy Drive and Give-
Away. Approximately 850 children per year attend this event.
Offcers David Sands and John Cathey collaborated with District
Supervisor David Campos to develop a community-based program
identifying youth at risk and provided job training and employment
opportunities. Station offcers designed and implemented a second
preventative program as an outreach to target vulnerable youth from
gang recruitment. The root of this effort started as a pilot program at
James Lick Middle School to engage youth and their families as a
means to disrupt gang recruitment.
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NORTHERN STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
METRO DIVISION, COMPANY E 1125 FILLMORE STREET (415) 614-3400 [email protected]
At the forefront of policing in the Northern District is
the philosophy of committed community engagement.
I frmly believe that a collaborative relationship
between the fne members of Northern Station and
the surrounding community is what is paramount
for our success. Without this relationship,
we cannot be effective, and without this
relationship, both the Police Department and
the community will suffer. Each day we
strive for further engagement, conscious
that our commitment to this partnership
brings our community closer together
and builds for safer and supportive
neighborhoods.
Captain Greg McEachern
T
he Northern Police District encompasses 5.3 square miles of the city
with nearly 100,000 residents. The district is bordered by Larkin
Street on the east, Steiner Street to the west, Market Street to the south
and the waters edge of the Marina District to the north. This is home to
communities of various cultures and demographics, including the Lower
Haight Ashbury, Hayes Valley, the Western Addition, the Lower, Middle,
and Upper Polk communities, Japan Town, Lower Russian Hill, Pacifc
Heights, Cow Hollow, and the Marina. The District is also home to some
of the most vibrant commercial corridors in the city including the Lower
Hayes Valley, Japan Town, Upper Fillmore, Polk Street, Union Street, and
Chestnut Street shopping areas. At night, the Northern District turns into
a destination spot for night life with lively restaurant and entertainment
venues spanning all areas of the district from the Lower Haight, to the Polk
Street corridor, to the Marina District.
Each year, the Northern Police District is the host for hundreds of events,
both small and large, which offers a glimpse of the communities and
culture made famous in San Francisco. The events include festivals and
galas throughout the year at Civic Center Plaza, City Hall, the Bill Graham
Event Center, the Opera House the Symphony, and the San Francisco Jazz
Center. The District is also home to many community events and street fairs
including the Gay Pride Celebration, the Walk for Life, Juneteenth in the
Fillmore, the Cherry Blossom and Nihonmachi Festivals in Japan Town,
Fleet Week, Americas Cup Boat Races, the Fillmore and Polk Street Jazz
Festivals, and the Union Street Fair just to name a few.
Sworn personnel are assigned to patrol fve sectors in the district, foot
beats, plain clothes, investigations, school resource, homeless outreach, and
special events. The unbelievable civilian support at Northern Police Station
includes public service aides, feet maintenance, and clerical staff.
BEST PRACTICES MODEL
Engagement and interaction with the youth of our community is a
priority of the San Francisco Police Department and especially here at the
Northern Station. We believe engagement with children at a young age
sets a solid foundation for their success and demonstrates a positive role
model and values for our offcers. The offcers are encouraged to contact
and participate in youth activity and engagement at all times, and many
activities which occur here in the Northern District involve cooperative
participation between youth and our offcers.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
In 2013, Northern Station offcers had the unique opportunity to engage
with youth in our community with an added element to our involvement.
By joining together with the Police Academy recruits, members participated
in numerous activities with the youth in our community. The philosophy
behind the partnership with our offcers, our new recruits in training,
and our youth was twofold. First, our community youth were joined in
their activities with not only offcers from Northern Station, but with
more than thirty recruit offcers in training. Combined, this allowed the
youth to see not only more offcers at an event, but also allowed our
youth to see and talk to the recruits about their newly chosen profession.
Moreover, it allowed the youth to get a glimpse of young offcers engaged
in the community in a positive environment which was impactful for our
youth. Second, and of great importance to our philosophy of community
engagement, our new recruits were introduced to the community values
and engagement expected of offcers in our Department. By instilling
this value in new recruits at the beginning of their career, our Department
accomplished not only the vision for community engagement success, but
the wisdom for our new offcers that we are part of the community and the
community is part of us.
Some of the events in which our offcers and recruits engaged the youth of
our community throughout 2013 included afterschool programs with the
local YMCAand Mo Magic. At these events, offcers and recruits engaged
in activities such as festivals, parties, parades, and in programs such as
after school reading, writing, and homework club. The culmination of our
events occurred in early August when one of the Academy recruit classes
participated in the backpack give away where over two thousand backpacks
were distributed to the needy youth of our community.
Co E - Northern
Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 5 2 ! Burglary 821 -59 "
Rape 39 17 ! Vehicle Theft 685 76!
Robbery 447 -5 " Arson 28 8 !
Aggravated Assault 380 25 ! Theft (All) 5621 1164 !
Total Person 871 39 ! Total Property 7155 1189 !
Total Part 1 Crimes 8026 1228 !
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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TENDERLOIN STATION
MAKING it HAPPEN
METRO DIVISION, COMPANY J 301 EDDY STREET (415) 345-7300 [email protected]
The foundation of Community Policing
lies in partnerships. The Tenderloin
possesses a cross-section of residents,
merchants, and service providers that
recognize they have a real and active
role in public safety. Like the countless
service providers who work in the
Tenderloin, the offcers of this station
choose to be here because this is where
they are needed the most. I have the
privilege of working with a group of
offcers who engage in 21st Century
ethical policing that values quality
service, compassion, professionalism,
and personal accountability
Captain Jason Cherniss
T
he Tenderloin Police District covers .03 square miles and is a
triangular area bordered by Larkin, Geary, Stockton, and Market
Streets. Just over 20,000 people call the district home. With people
shopping in the Lower Union Square area or staying at the Hilton, Hotel
Nikko, or Parc 55, that number swells to 37,000 on a daily basis. The
Tenderloin is close to the heavily traveled public transit lines on Market
Street and contains parts of Little Saigon, the Hyde Street Corridor, and a
portion of the Theater District.
The service providers in the Tenderloin are the most inspired and
committed throughout the city. The district has a wide array of non-proft
organizations providing services to vulnerable populations including
families, youths, and seniors. Tenderloins own Glide Church and Saint
Anthonys continue to serve food to thousands of people every day. The
two schools that serve a portion of the several thousand children living in
the Tenderloin are the De Marillac Academy Grade School and the City
Academy; both kindergarten through 8th grade.
New housing, offce space, and restaurants have been created in the
Tenderloin District to accommodate the new demographic of technology
frms in the Mid-Market area.

BEST PRACTICES MODEL
While we recognize that problem-solving efforts (through partnerships,
education, and intervention) offer more long-term results in public
safety, enforcement remains an important component in our efforts to
keep the community safe. We do this by maintaining a highly visible
uniform presence, undercover operations, and by working with other
City agencies and law enforcement entities. The Tenderloin District
Community Police Advisory Board, service providers, residents, and
merchants continue to be our strong partners in public safety. Our focus
has been to address environmental issues that give rise to crime and
disorder in the Tenderloin through programs and advocacy. Outreach
strategies are designed to heighten our communitys awareness of
programs that are working and our communitys expectation for public
safety.
BEST PRACTICES IN ACTION
In 2013, Tenderloins plainclothes team, Southern Station personnel,
and the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency formed a task force to target
prolifc drug dealers in our neighborhood. The arrests that resulted from
the several months-long operation sent shockwaves through the district
and made a positive impact on the level of narcotic traffcking in our
community.
Tenderloin Station is spearheading a comprehensive Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED) study on every brick-and-
mortar structure with an address in the Tenderloin. The effort is being
staffed by volunteers and assisted by the Tenderloin Community Benefts
District. Offcers are working with property owners, businesses, and
tenants to improve lighting, surveillance, and business practices. This,
coupled with our tenacious outreach, has the community working more
with the police and Safety Awareness for Everyone (SF SAFE) to keep
the police involved in organizing public safety groups and targeting
improvements.
Successful Take Back programs have been initiated in the Tenderloin
where groups organize in public safety efforts to disrupt criminal activity.
The groups engage in coordinated wash-downs of their block, sending
the message that the people who work and live in the area care about the
Tenderloin. We have recently formalized our problem-solving efforts and
initiated a liaison program to measure our success and offer a specifc
police contact for ongoing issues.
The Tenderloin Police District is a challenging and exciting place.
Through these best practices initiatives, Tenderloin Police Station
continues the work of making the Tenderloin a safer, healthier
community
Co J - Tenderloin

Crimes Against Persons 2013 +/- Property Crimes 2013 +/-
Homicide 4 2! Burglary 222 1 !
Rape 34 20 ! Vehicle Theft 98 43 !
Robbery 424 45 ! Arson 15 5 !
Aggravated Assault 447 122 ! Theft (All) 1775 216 !
Total Person 909 189 ! Total Property 2110 265 !
Total Part 1 Crimes 3019 454 !
*Difference in the number of reported cases in 2013 compared to 2012/ Source CompStat

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SILVER MEDAL OF VALOR
Lieutenant Toney Chaplin
Sergeant Domenico Discenza
Offcer Mary Godfrey
Offcer Patrick Griffn
Sergeant Ronald Liberta
Offcer Michael Simmons
Offcer Constantine Zachos
MILESTONES
2013
Sergeant Damon Jackson
Sergeant Ja Han Kim
Sergeant Martin Lalor, Jr.
Sergeant Dion McDonnell
Sergeant Andrew Meehan
Sergeant Matthew G. OLeary
Sergeant Shaughn Ryan
Sergeant Jason Sawyer
Offcer John Barcojo
Offcer Marvin Cabuntala
Offcer Rex Calaunan
Offcer Luis DeJesus
Offcer Jay Dowke
Offcer Douglas Farmer
Offcer Aaron Foltz
Offcer David A. Goff
Offcer Patrick Griffn
Offcer Stephen Hampton
Offcer Joshua Hinds
Offcer Victor Hui
Offcer Wendell Jones
Offcer Thomas MacMahon
Offcer Nathanial Manalang
Offcer Brendan OConnor
Offcer Michael Palada
Offcer Adrian Payne
Offcer Jason Robinson
Offcer Kelvin Sanders
Offcer Peter Schlegle
Offcer Thomas Smith
Offcer Robert Toy
Offcer Michael Wolf
Offcer Nelson Wong
Captain Michael Moran
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
The following members were honored at the annual Medal of Valor
Awards Ceremony on September 4, 2013
BRONZE MEDAL OF VALOR
127 126
Joel Aguayo 706
Rick Andreotti 104
Joel Aylworth 480
Curt Barr 961
Nicholas Barrera 1108
Shane Blatz 215
Josh Cabillo 1014
Joseph Cariffe 332
Francisco Chicas 390
Ken Gallo 1060
Patrick Gerrans 624
Matthew Hackard 617
Scott Mallon 856
Edward Markey 867
Manuel Ochoa 386
Mazi Sadiki 803
Nicholas Sepulveda 892
Brent Sullivan 312
Christopher Tabela 1911
Justin Tatlow 1871
Kyle Thomas 1130
Jason Zimiga 879
Kevin Adams 4256
David Aschwanden 4257
Kevin Brady 4258
Jose Calvo-Perez 4259
Osvaldo Campos 4260
Joseph Clark 4261
Miguel Cortez 4262
Kevin Cuadro 4263
Blake Cunningham 4264
Susie Der 4265
Zachary Donohue 4266
Desmond Dun 4267
Valerie Durkin 4268
Kevin Fong 4270
Derrick Gonzales 4272
Michael Gordon 4274
Kendall Graham 4275
Michael Graham 4276
Bret Grennell 4277
Richard Gutierrez 4280
Shyrle Hawes 4281
Matthew Hom 4282
Irvin Huerta 4284
Timothy Hundley 4309
Kostyantyn Ivanov 4283
Nathan Lee 4285
Ryan Liu 4286
Dylynn Misner 4287
Jiries Naser 4289
Lawrence Ng 4290
Kohl OKeefe 4291
Matthew OLeary 4292
Sondra Reynolds 4293
George Santana 4295
Rudy Sebastian 4296
Cameron Stokes 4307
Kenneth Syring 4297
Giselle Talkoff 4298
Nghia To 4299
Dominic Vannucchi 4300
Calvin Wang 4301
Domingo Williams 4308
Kyle Wren 4302
Bryan Zahn 4303
Nicholas Zerga 54
Erik Ziegler 4306
Colby Austin 4316
Jordan Barry 4317
Daniel Burns 4319
Frank Busalacchi 4330
Oliver Calupad 4320
Samuel Chan 4321
Joseph Clemente 4322
Kevin Clifford 4323
Brian Conway 454
Jarron Cross 4324
Tyler Dove 4326
Derick Dragon 4327
Daniel Dudley 1497
Jamel Ellison 4329
Kenneth Esson 4331
Ilya Faynshteyn 4332
Christopher Galligan 860
Edward Gamble 1839
Steven Gramling 4334
Nikolaos Hawes 4335
Shawn Imhoff 4340
Matthew Jew 4341
Brian Kelly 1019
Daniel Kelly 211
Martin Kilgariff 1459
Elia Lewin-tankel 4343
John Li 4344
Abigayle Lin 4345
Laurie Loftus 21
Chase McKay 4346
Jesse Montero 1588
Robert Navarro 4347
Kevin Nestor 183
Christopher OBrien 184
Bridget OConnor 4349
Denis OConnor 4350
Eric Pan 4352
Michelle Quema 2117
Justin Rice 4353
Aislin Roche 4354
Michael Scott 4356
John Silvestri 4357
Claudia Valle 4358
Joshua Wang 4359
David Wasserman 4360
Robert Wheeler 4361
Alvaro Abaunza 4239
Anthony Bautista 4279
Dominic Busalacchi 530
Michael Canning 2269
Brian Carew 4269
Daniel Casey 4139
Tadhge Conway 34
Patrick Cummins 4310
Therese Deignan 4363
Rene Duenes 4364
Christopher Hardy 4370
John Hoge 4371
Mark Holland 4372
Matt Kabanuck 4385
Kimberly Kulstad 321
David Lee 398
Thomas Lee 2479
Adam Lobsinger 4374
Wayne Lok 4375
Bary Marshall 4124
Hava McCarter-Ribakoff 4187
Nadia Mohamed 4254
Frankey Nava 4294
John OBrien 4273
Michael Pardini 4369
David Perez 4305
Budiman Poespowidjojo4373
Christopher Prescott 1605
John Quinlan 2256
Ronald Quock 2339
Thomas Redmond 1857
Brandon Rock 2392
Nicholas Rose 2395
Matthew Ryan 179
Marco Sanchez-Zamudio 2399
Dan Stark 4366
Gregory Sutherland 2404
Andre Taylor 2422
Hung Truong 2472
Dustin Tsang 878
Albert Tuipulotu 2486
Eric Wang 4095
Marcus Wells 1564
Nicole Whear 4117
Robby Willkom 4172
Gilbert Wong 4222
ACADEMY 234 ACADEMY 232 ACADEMY 235
ACADEMY 236
LATERAL
ACADEMY 237
Cory Barone 1524
Michael Basurto 711
Raymond Biagini 1533
Nicholas Billings 1638
Nicholas Buckley 529
Cristina Busalacchi 2495
David Daneluz 783
Kevin Daniele 93
Jason Dungca 1003
Daniel Faulkner 1744
Douglas Finigan 1325
Jamie Garon Fermo 1684
Grace Gatpandan 1661
James Gay 1084
Nicole Gilliam-Bowden 1075
Curran Gong 1837
Jabari Jackson 1877
Michael Juan 1462
Juan Lara 1582
William Levy Jr. 1333
Horace Liu 882
David Lucchetti 1471
Patrick Macchi 1598
Robert Maligaya 1637
Brandon Martin 1445
Brent McCord 1042
Jose Medina 2044
Thomas Mora 1359
Mary Opler 1239
James Puccinelli 1894
Rene Romero 826
Michael Rotschi 1514
Richard Schiff 1968
Yasar Shah 2065
Christopher Simpson 2137
John Siracusa 1438
Sam Snadow 1644
Jeremiah Swangler 1593
John Tyler 1675
Paul Vainshtok 2135
Justin Webster 934
Brendan Williams 1695
Nicholas Wise 1542
129 128
PROMOTIONS RETIREMENTS
2013 2013
DEPUTY CHIEF
John J. Loftus 01.12.2013
COMMANDER
John J. Garrity 05.11.2013
Hector M. Sainez 01.12.2013
LIEUTENANT
Walter D. Cuddy 06.22.2013
Luke T. Martin 06.22.2013
Brian T. Philpott 06.22.2013
Dean R. Ries 06.22.2013
Scott F. Ryan 06.22.2013
Christopher D. Creed 06.22.2013
Brian E. Devlin 06.22.2013
Pamela M. Hofsass 06.22.2013
Charles F. Limbert 06.22.2013
Edward T. Yu 06.22.2013
SERGEANT
David A. Almaguer 06.22.2013
Val Altamirano 06.22.2013
Donald D. Anderson 06.22.2013
Erick A. Anderson 06.22.2013
Christopher Beauchamp 06.22.2013
Joaquin F. Borromeo 08.31.2013
Gary G. Buckner 08.31.2013
Angus M. Chambers 08.31.2013
Magnus J. Chow 08.31.2013
Maria Ciriaco 08.31.2013
Alejandro Cortes 08.31.2013
Andrea L. Creed 08.31.2013
Joan M. Cronin 06.22.2013
Timothy K. Davis 06.22.2013
Michelle D. Day 06.22.2013
Christopher Del Gandio 06.22.2013
Julius T. Dempsky 06.22.2013
Laxman S. Dharmani 08.31.2013
Alice Dicroce 08.31.2013
Maria T. Donati 06.22.2013
Matthew J. Dudley 08.31.2013
Matthew W. Elseth 06.22.2013
Flint T. Paul 06.22.2013
Lydia M. Faidiga 08.31.2013
Douglas N. Farmer 08.31.2013
Jesse T. Farrell 06.22.2013
David Frias 08.31.2013
Sean D. Frost 06.22.2013
Jason C. Garden 08.31.2013
Maris W. Goldsborough 08.31.2013
Esther Gonzalez 06.22.2013
Phillip M. Gordon 08.31.2013
Brian P. Greer 06.22.2013
Patrick T. Griffn 08.31.2013
Peter D. Hamilton 06.22.2013
Clayton A. Harmston 08.31.2013
Thomas D. Harvey 06.22.2013
Jennifer Hennessey Jones 06.22.2013
Sherry E. Hicks 08.31.2013
Joshua D. Hinds 08.31.2013
Scott B. Hom 06.22.2013
Kevin M. Horan 06.22.2013
Victor Hui 06.22.2013
Carla Lee Hurley 06.22.2013
Amy L. Hurwitz 06.22.2013
Jamie J. Hyun 08.31.2013
Romina A. Izaguirre 08.31.2013
Nicole H. Jones 06.22.2013
Joseph D. Kavanagh 06.22.2013
John R. Keesor 08.31.2013
Chahmal R. Kerow 08.31.2013
Scott M. Kiesel 08.31.2013
Robert C. Kobold 06.22.2013
Alexander Y. Kwan 08.31.2013
Jimmy Lee 06.22.2013
Kevin Lee 08.31.2013
Kin Yau King Lee 08.31.2013
Michael Lee 06.22.2013
Candiece L. Lewis 08.31.2013
Thomas S. Ly 08.31.2013
Monica E. MacDonald 08.31.2013
Thomas P. MacMahon 08.31.2013
Thomas J. Maguire 06.22.2013
Jennifer A. Marino 06.22.2013
Michele A. Martinez 06.22.2013
William M. McCarthy 08.31.2013
Chandra B. Medina 06.22.2013
Michael K. Moody 08.31.2013
Charlie K. Ng 08.31.2013
Darren J. Nocetti 08.31.2013
Timothy D. OConnor 08.31.2013
Jonathan T. Ozol 06.22.2013
John J. Pai 08.31.2013
Nicolas A. Pena 06.22.2013
Sean P. Perdomo 08.31.2013
Michael D. Petuya 06.22.2013
Adam J. Plantinga 08.31.2013
Christopher R. Porter 08.31.2013
Anthony L. Ravano 06.22.2013
Lynn M. Reilly 08.31.2013
Gabriel J. Rivera 08.31.2013
Bernadette Robinson 08.31.2013
Angela Rodriguez 06.22.2013
Josey Russell 06.22.2013
Kelvin A. Sanders 08.31.2013
Patrice E. Scanlan 08.31.2013
Christopher M. Servat 08.31.2013
John B. Shanahan 08.31.2013
Mari E. Shepard 06.22.2013
Kevin G. Stancombe 08.31.2013
Brian G. Stansbury 08.31.2013
Matt D. Sullivan 08.31.2013
Conroy H. Tam 06.22.2013
Liza D. Tiffe 08.31.2013
William K. Toomey 06.22.2013
Andrea L. Weyl 06.22.2013
Angela M. Wilhelm 08.31.2013
Mark A. Yesitis 08.31.2013
Michael S. Young 06.22.2013
Michael Y. Zhang 08.31.2013
DEPUTY CHIEF
James I. Dudley 01.12.2013
COMMANDER
John F. Murphy 05.11.2013
CAPTAIN
Louis A. Cassanego 05.11.2013
Daniel J. Mahoney 06.22.2013
Denis F. OLeary 04.27.2013
LIEUTENANT
Robert L. Armanino 06.29.2013
Kurt J. Bruneman 02.02.2013
Thomas M. Buckley 07.06.2013
James A. Calonico 06.29.2013
Michael J. Favetti 06.22.2013
Thomas P. Feledy 06.29.2013
Joseph T. Finigan 01.20.2013
Phyllis A. Ford 02.02.2013
Liam F. Frost 04.18.2013
Nicole M. Greely 06.23.2013
David W. Johnson 12.28.2013
Frank Lee 08.31.2013
Arthur Stellini 06.21.2013
Peter A. Thoshinsky 06.28.2013
SERGEANT
Joseph K. Allegro 06.01.2013
Raymond A. Beazley 06.13.2013
Robert R. Bohanan 06.01.2013
Ann M. Bower 03.30.2013
Omar J. Bueno 12.18.2013
Brian P. Canedo 06.01.2013
Kyle K. Ching 05.04.2013
David R. Collins 06.25.2013
Peter Dacre 06.01.2013
Robert G. Daniele 02.01.2013
Gerald C. DArcy 06.08.2013
Kim H. DArcy 12.07.2013
Timothy A. Flaherty 05.28.2013
Ricardo Galande 07.01.2013
John A. Glischinski 06.08.2013
Daniel U. Greely 06.14.2013
Robert D. Guillermo 06.08.2013
Rachel A. Karp 06.01.2013
Sherman W. Lee 06.08.2013
Patrick F. Mullins 05.07.2013
Steve B. Quon 06.01.2013
Susan R. Reed 06.29.2013
Stephen M. Roche 06.01.2013
Mark D. Shea 06.01.2013
Dean A. Sorgie 06.25.2013
Steven K. Stocker 05.28.2013
Neil D. Swendse 01.31.2013
Carl Tennenbaum 09.28.2013
Patrick J. Tobin 06.01.2013
Robert J. Totah 06.21.2013
Rowland Wing 06.01.2013
Randall T. Young 06.01.2013
Tom Yuen 06.01.2013
INSPECTOR
Susan C. Bachman 08.31.2013
Michael D. Becker 05.10.2013
Timothy Brophy 06.25.2013
Patrick P. Cadigan 10.19.2013
Don P. Ciardella 02.01.2013
John Cleary 04.06.2013
Joseph D. Clemons 06.25.2013
James J. Custer 02.02.2013
Richard A. Dalton 06.22.2013
Richard G. Daniele 06.06.2013
Brian P. Danker 06.19.2013
Gary P. Delagnes 05.31.2013
Martin G. Dito 06.07.2013
Elaine Economus 06.14.2013
Kenneth M. Esposto 06.07.2013
Alexis R. Goldner 06.07.2013
Michael D. Hamilton 04.12.2013
Matthew Hanley 07.01.2013
Herman P. Jones 06.07.2013
Kevin J. Jones 02.15.2013
James P. Kelly 06.22.2013
Robert K. Lee 06.05.2013
Jeffrey T. Levin 03.16.2013
Donna A. Loftus 04.02.2013
Albert L. Lum 06.08.2013
Robert E. Lynch 04.01.2013
Richard J. Martin 07.23.2013
Pierre A. Martinez 06.07.2013
Richard McNaughton05.31.2013
Jimmy S. Miranda 06.08.2013
Rod M. Nakanishi 06.01.2013
Thomas E. Newland 10.01.2013
Michael J. Niland 06.21.2013
Brian M. Ogawa 06.21.2013
Matthew M. Perez 06.29.2013
James T. Ramsey 06.07.2013
Steven J. Ravella 06.07.2013
Vincent P. Repetto 06.21.2013
Ronald E. Reynolds 06.21.2013
Shelley L. Ross-Bell 05.22.2013
Henry L. Seto 07.01.2013
Kenneth P. Stocker 01.02.2013
Dean H. Taylor 05.04.2013
Roland M. Tolosa 06.08.2013
Richard J. Van Koll 06.08.2013
Phillip K. Wong 06.08.2013
Julie A. Yee 04.30.2013
OFFICER
Richard H. Aceret 05.01.2013
Debra L. Anderson 12.01.2013
Victor M. Arrebollo 02.25.2013
E. R. Balinton 05.24.2013
Michael S. Becker 02.06.2013
Robert R. Bonnet 06.08.2013
Craig M. Brandolino 03.16.2013
William Brunicardi 02.01.2013
Mary F. Burns 06.22.2013
Terence K. Carey 05.10.2013
Gary M. Castel 06.01.2013
Kaan W. Chin 04.30.2013
Lucy P. Clemons 08.17.2013
Joseph P. Coggan 11.09.2013
Lee J. Dahlberg 05.31.2013
Gregory Dito 07.01.2013
Benny Fong 06.01.2013
Jonathan M. Fong 05.10.2013
Sally A. Foster 08.31.2013
Michael J. Furusho 05.01.2013
Arthur A. Gabac 04.13.2013
John T. Glynn 12.07.2013
David J. Goff 11.13.2013
Paul E. Guinasso 12.25.2013
John J. Higgins 06.29.2013
Alan F. Hom 09.01.2013
Michael D. Jamison 06.01.2013
Eugene E. Kalinin 08.31.2013
Kiyotaka Kanamori 06.22.2013
Terence M. Laubach 04.30.2013
Justin P. Madden 06.26.2013
John R. Mambretti 06.29.2013
Robert J. Mammo 05.01.2013
Ignacio T. Martinez 03.30.2013
Bud H. Massey 12.14.2013
Bob Massola 06.22.2013
Peter D. McLaughlin 04.01.2013
Stewart B. Ng 02.05.2013
Kenneth E. Nieman 05.01.2013
Carl A. Payne 10.16.2013
Lois Perillo 07.01.2013
Sandra L. Phillips 09.30.2013
Michael Regalia 06.21.2013
Jeffrey Roth 10.29.2013
Louis Rue 11.09.2013
Kenneth V. Sanchez 12.21.2013
Carol A. Scatena 06.05.2013
Charles G. Simpson 02.08.2013
Leon E. Sorhondo 06.01.2013
Harry A. Soulette 02.15.2013
Shawn T. Wallace 06.21.2013
Donald R. West 04.02.2013
Kevin M. Whalen 11.23.2013
CIVILIAN
Martha A. Blake 08.17.213
Igor N. Berenboim 06.29.2013
Lorna G. Binaley 04.27.2013
Faalai C. Leao 11.23.2013
Darryl C. Leung 06.14.2013
Jayne M. Matsui 03.01.2013
Marshall B. Robles 06.25.2013
Victor R. Rothenberg 01.05.2013
Sonia V. Tadena 06.29.2013
Darrell P. Victor 12.07.2013
Alice B. Villagomez 06.29.2013
A. Vinzon-Salcedo 06.29.2013
Michael Yeung 12.31.2013
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CHIEF CORNELIUS CON MURPHY
August 24, 2013
Chief Cornelius Murphy joined the San Francisco Police Department in on July
7, 1952, rising through the ranks, including time spent in Bureau of Inspectors
and the Helicopter Unit, until January 8, 1980, when he was appointed as Chief
of Police by then-Mayor Dianne Feinstein. Born and raised in San Francisco,
Chief Murphy worked for the Department for 32 years, six years as the Chief,
before retiring on January 16, 1986. Chief Murphy is known for his efforts in
diversifying the ranks of the department in the years following the assassinations
of Mayor George Mascone and Supervisor Harvey Milk. In his six years as Chief,
the make-up of the force changed from 82 percent white males to having over 33
percent women and minorities. Chief Murphy had a wonderful sense of humor
and was well respected by those around him. Chief Suhr remembered him as a
cops cop and a gentleman. He leaves his wife of 53 years and four children,
including Eileen, who currently works for the Department.
Offcer Norman L. Rice, Jr. #1727
Served February 6, 1995 to August 31, 2013

Offcer Michael Howard, #1813
Served January 29, 1990 to November 18, 2013
IN MEMORIAM 2013
ASSISTANT CHIEF MORRIS TABAK
August 22, 2013
Assistant Chief Morris Tabak joined the San Francisco Police
Department in June 26, 1978. Chief Tabak worked through the
ranks, including heading up the Investigations Bureau, and was
appointed as the Assistant Police Chief on November 14, 2009,
a position from which he retired in 2010 after a distinguished 30-
year career.
IN MEMORIAM IN THE LINE OF DUTY
Bryan D. Tuvera - December 23, 2006
Nick-Tomasito Birco - July 26, 2006
Darryl Takeo Tsujimoto - May 1, 2006
Isaac Anthony Espinoza - April 10, 2004
Brian Dominic Olcomendy - July 26, 2003
Jon Clifton Cook - June 12, 2002
Kirk B. Brookbush - January 11, 2000
James Francis Dougherty -January 11, 2000
James Louis Guelff - November 14, 2000
Isiah Nelson, III - April 14, 1990
John J. Blessing - November 14, 1989
James William Bloesch - August 2, 1988
John S. Macaulay - July 6, 1982
Vernon Mcdowell - February 21, 1981
Robert E. Hooper - February 9, 1978
Douglas E. Gibbs - November 23, 1977
Joseph Boswell - May 3, 1977
Michael W. Herring - September 10, 1974
Code W. Beverly, Jr. - January 28, 1972
John Victor Young - August 29, 1971
Arthur D. Oguinn - July 30, 1971
Charles D. Logasa - February 11, 1971
Harold Hamilton - October 19, 1970
Richard Radetich - June 19, 1970
Brian V. Mcdonnell - February 18, 1970
Eric A. Zelms - January 1, 1970
Joseph Brodnik - May 1, 1969
Rene G. Lacau - April 15, 1969
Peter F. Mcelligott - June 19, 1968
Herman L. George - November 13, 1967
James J. Mancusi, Jr. - June 18, 1965
William C. Long - August 31, 1958
Barry Ronald Rosekind - August 14, 1958
Robert J. Morey - August 8, 1958
Joseph Lacey - December 30, 1956
Gordon Oliveira - December 30, 1955
Henry Joseph Eidler - May 27, 1955
Thomas John Guzzetti - January 26, 1955
Dennis Bradley - October 8, 1953
Robert Edward Walters - September 26, 1952
Richard Scholz - September 18, 1948
William Lawrence Bowman - January 4, 1948
Phillip Farshman - February 2, 1946
Timothy Ryan - February 1, 1943
Vincent P. Lynch - August 30, 1941
Walter O. Salisbury - January 2, 1939
Waldemar L. Jentzsch - December 25, 1937
Cornelius Brosnan - November 15, 1937
Albert W. Argens - February 17, 1937
Edward F. Flagler - February 8, 1937
James H. Mann - February 26, 1934
Michael J. Mcdonald - August 26, 1933
Mervyn A. Reardon - June 9, 1932
William E. Manning - January 2, 1932
Elmer C. Thoney - December 31, 1931
Charles W. King - June 7, 1931
Charles Rogerson - November 23, 1930
John Malcolm - April 29, 1930
Frederick N. Spooncer - November 24, 1928
Frederick Nuttman - December 31, 1927
John J. Driscoll - June 28, 1927
George Campbell - April 11, 1925
Michael J. Brady - October 5, 1924
Joseph G. Conroy - November 5, 1923
Thomas S. Kelly - June 4, 1923
Benjamin G. Root - April 1, 1923
Timothy Bailey - August 3, 1922
Joseph Walsh - July 4, 1922
Thomas Hanna - January 23, 1923
Miles M. Jackson - December 5, 1920
Lester Dorman - December 5, 1920
James W. Horton - September 19, 1920
Antone Schoembs - November 19, 1919
John B. Hurd - January 28, 1918
William F. Sheehan - June 25, 1917
Martin Judge - December 14, 1916
John Joseph Moriarty - May 26, 1916
Peter Hammond - May 12, 1916
Thomas Deasy - January 8, 1916
Frederick Cook - November 24, 1915
Edward Maloney - April 19, 1915
Harry L. Sauer - March 10, 1914
Byron C. Wood - May 4, 1913
Charles H. Bates - July 26, 1912
John J. Nolan - March 19, 1912
Thomas Finnelly - November 27, 1911
Charles F. Castor - November 26, 1911
Theodore Canham - December 11, 1909
Hammersly Mcmurray - October 15, 1909
Anton Nolting - January 8, 1909
William J. Biggy - November 30, 1908
William H. Heins - June 4, 1908
Edward T. Mccartney - September 3, 1907
P. OConnell - November 16, 1906
James S. Cook - September 6, 1906
Max Fenner - April 18, 1906
Eugene C. Robinson - January 21, 1902
William L. Burke - March 23, 1898
Alexander Grant - September 11, 1891
Edjar J. Osgood - December 17, 1886
John Nicholson - January 16, 1884
John J. Coots - June 12, 1878
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San Francisco stands tall as a city of tolerance and respects that values community service as do all members of the Police
Department.
Founded in 2011 by community members, the San Francisco Police Foundation supports Department members in their
efforts to provide exceptional service to our community. Members of our Department willingly volunteer countless hours
to a variety of worthy causes including Make-A-Wish and Special Olympics. In addition, offcers routinely mentor children
through programs at local non-proft organizations such as the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Club. They participate in
sporting events as coaches, tutor kids in basic skills such as reading and writing, and assist at-risk children fnd employment
opportunities.
Two years ago, in support of the Departments efforts to provide for youth in our community, the Foundation established
its cornerstone programs; Future Graduates and the Summer Intern Program. These programs encourage students to not
only fnish high school, but provide a means for these youth to experience real-world job training. In collaboration with the
San Francisco Union School District and private businesses, especially through the sf.citi partnership, community youth are
afforded the opportunity to be placed in paid internships.
Over the past two years, over 600 teenagers were placed in jobs with San Francisco-based technology frms, the Garden
Project, SF Recreation and Parks, SF Department of Public Works, the YMCA, and the Boys and Girls Club.
In support of these efforts
tax deductible contributions can be made to:
San Francisco Police Foundation
465 California Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone 415-438-4515
[email protected]
A non-proft 501(c)(3) organization
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
2013 Annual Report
Published by the Office of the Chief of Police
850 Bryant Street, Room 525
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 553-1551
www.sanfranciscopolice.org
The San Francisco Police Department would like to thank those who contributed to this report:
2013 Annual Report Committee
Deputy Chief Lyn Tomioka
Sergeants Danielle Newman, Cristina Franco, Tadao Yamaguchi
Officers Maria Oropeza, Raymond Padmore, Kathy L. Fong, Chaigne Stokes
Rowena Carr, Linda Sin, Risa Tom, Christine Fountain
Contributors
Lieutenant Carl Fabbri, Sergeant Kin Yau Lee
Officers Daniel Chui, Henry Ha, Wilson Ng, Michael Rivera, Raphael Rockwell
Directors Maureen Gannon, Susan Merritt
Staff Members Bernie Macgee, Erika Crowder, Gina Gendotti, Vaughn Gregory,
Vinnie Lew, Sylvia Padilla, Jeffrey Taylor, Carolyn Welch, Nora Wong
Photography
Officer Kenny Sanchez
Tom Dean, Omied Far, Lynn Hayakawa
Sean Melody, Matthew Perez
Photographs Used by Permission of:
Charlotte Fiorito Photography (Batkid Event)
Bekah Grant, Venture Beat
Jose Marin Photography (City Scenes)
San Francisco Chronicle (Newsfeed Photos)
Deborah Svoboda, Photojournalist (Bay-to-Breakers)
Special Recognition
Lisa Ang, Mayors Office
Matt Suhr, Kid Monarch
Brent Sverdloff, SF SAFE
Editorial Staff
Victoria Valencia, Jessica Coronel, Andrew Shuter
Layout and Design
Phil Fountain
530-209-4356
[email protected]
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