2006 Annual Report - San Francisco Police Department

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San Francisco
Police Department
2006
Annual
Report
Table of Contents
Letter from the President of the Police Commission
Awards
Award Recipients
History
San Francisco Police Department Organizational Chart
Office of the Chief of Police
Message
Office of the Chief of Police
Field Operations Bureau
Message
Bureau Overview
Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving
District Stations
Traffic Company
Special Operations and Security
Message
Bureau Overview
Anti-Terrorism Planning and Training Section
Crime Prevention Company
Investigations Bureau
Message
Bureau Overview
Bureau Divisions
Forensics Section
Investigation Bureau Details
Airport Bureau
Message
Bureau Overview
Bureau Divisions
Administration Bureau
Message
Administration Bureau Units
The Police Commission
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
LOUISE RENNE
President
January 22, 2007
DAVIS CAMPOS
Commissioner
PETRA DeJESUS
Commissioner
YVONNE Y. LEE
Commissioner
DR. JOE
MARSHALL
Commissioner
Mayor Gavin Newsom
Room 200, City Hall
San Francisco
THERESA SPARKS
Commissioner
JOE VERONESE
Commissioner
SGT. JOE REILLY
Secretary
Dear Mayor Newsom:
Pursuant to Charter Section 3.500, the Police Commission hereby submits
for your review and consideration the San Francisco Police Department Annual
Report for 2006.
In addition to statistical summaries of reported crimes, this year’s report
also describes initiatives and programs within the Department designed to
improve not only our technological capabilities and managerial efficiency but also
the development of more effective policing strategies.
We are confident that this year’s report illustrates the Department’s
commitment to reduce crime and provide effective policing for the citizens of
San Francisco.
Respectfully,
Louise Renne
President
San Francisco Police Commission
THOMAS J. CAHILL HALL OF JUSTICE, 850 BRYANT ST., RM. 505, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103-4603 (415) 553-1667
FAX (415) 553-1669
Awards
The San Francisco Police Department recognizes the men and
women who daily serve the City and routinely place their safety
in jeopardy. The Department also takes special pride in its
officers who demonstrate specific acts of bravery or exemplary
diligence and investigative skills.
Gold Medal of Valor
The Gold Medal of Valor is the Department’s highest award. It is earned by
officers who demonstrate outstanding bravery above and beyond the line of duty,
knowingly risking their lives to successfully prevent life threatening situations, or
failing to do so only by incurring a disabling injury
or death.
Silver Medal of Valor
The Silver Medal of Valor is the Department’s second highest award for valor. It
isearned by officers who manifest outstanding bravery in the performance of duty
undercircumstances not within the provisions required for a Gold Medal of Valor
and byofficers who risk their lives with full and unquestionable knowledge of the
dangerinvolved, or where a reasonable person would assume his or her life was in
great danger.
Bronze Medal of Valor
The Bronze Medal of Valor is the Department’s third highest award for valor and
isearned when the degree of danger is less than that merited for the Silver Medal
of Valor.
Meritorious Conduct Award
The Meritorious Conduct Award is earned by officers for carrying out an
investigation and arrest in a serious felony case when it is shown that the arrest
was made possible by diligent and painstaking research on the part of the officer,
and it clearly appears that the officer correctly weighed and evaluated all the clues
and circumstances at his/her disposal.
Life Saving Award
The Life Saving Award is earned by officers who directly intervene in a medical
emergency by administering first aid, and the intervention directly results in the
saving of the victim’s life.
Awards
Purple Heart Award
The Purple Heart Award is awarded to an officer who is wounded or receives a
serious injury while on or off duty in an incident within the course and scope of
police-related functions and/or responsibilities.
Police Commission Commendation
Police Commission Commendations are granted to members of the Department
for acts completed in the performance of duty that the Commission deems worthy
of commendation.
Awards
The San Francisco Police Department recognizes the men and
women who daily serve the City and routinely place their safety
in jeopardy. The Department also takes special pride in its
officers who demonstrate specific acts of bravery or exemplary
diligence and investigative skills.
The Awards Committee on Tuesday, April 11, 2006, voted to bestow the
following awards to heroic officers:
Gold Medal of Valor
The Gold Medal of Valor is the Department’s highest award. It is earned by
officers who demonstrate outstanding bravery above and beyond the line of duty,
knowingly risking their lives to successfully prevent life threatening situations, or
failing to do so only by incurring a disabling injury or death.
Officer William Elieff
Officer Timothy Paine
Officer James O’Malley
Officer Gregory Kane
Officer Steven Stearns
PARK
Officer Andrew Meehan
BAYVIEW
Officer Bryan Tuvera
TARAVAL
Silver Medal of Valor
The Silver Medal of Valor is the Department’s second highest award for valor. It
is earned by officers who manifest outstanding bravery in the performance of duty
under circumstances not within the provisions required for a Gold Medal of Valor
and by officers who risk their lives with full and unquestionable knowledge of the
danger involved, or where a reasonable person would assume his or her life was
in great danger.
Officer John Leong
Officer Mike Kawaguchi
MISSION
Officer Matthew Goodin
Officer Gerald Newbeck
BAYVIEW
Awards
Bronze Medal of Valor
The Bronze Medal of Valor is the Department’s third highest award for valor and
is earned when the degree of danger is less than that merited for the Silver Medal
of Valor.
Officer Kimberly Koltzoff
Officer Mary Godfrey
CENTRAL
Officer Patrick Zapponi
NORTHERN
Meritorious Conduct Award
The Meritorious Conduct Award is earned by officers for carrying out an
investigation and arrest in a serious felony case when it is shown that the arrest
was made possible by diligent and painstaking research on the part of the officer,
and it clearly appears that the officer correctly weighed and evaluated all the clues
and circumstances at his/her disposal.
Officer Nancy Reyes
Officer John Pai
Officer Ignacio Martinez
BAYVIEW
Life Saving Award
The Life Saving Award is earned by officers who directly intervene in a medical
emergency by administering first aid, and the intervention directly results in the
saving of the victim’s life.
Officer Michael Diskin
Officer Priscilla Espinoza
MISSION
Officer Darla McBride
SOUTHERN
Purple Heart Award
The Purple Heart Award is awarded to an officer who is wounded or receives a
serious injury while on or off duty in an incident within the course and scope of
police-related functions and/or responsibilities.
Sergeant James Bosch
INGLESIDE
Officer Nick-Tomasito Birco
BAYVIEW
Awards
Police Commission Commendation
Police Commission Commendations are granted to members of the Department
for acts completed in the performance of duty that the Commission deems worthy
of commendation.
Officer Reese Burrows
NORTHERN
Officer Richard Araujo
TENDERLOIN
Sergeant Eddie Hagan
Officer Holly Stoumen
Officer Jason Kirchner
Officer Michael Ellis
Officer Derrick Lew
Officer Reginald Scott
Officer Ricci Rodriguez
Officer Alexander Kwan
Officer Bryan Lujan
Officer Alice Dicroce
Officer Lori Lamma
BAYVIEW
Lieutenant Joe Garrity
Sergeant Arlin Vanderbilt
Sergeant John Syme
Officer Dino Zografos
Officer Eric Kim
Officer Steven Glickman
Officer Shawn Mendez
Officer Angelo Spagnoli
Officer Robert Toy
Officer Mark Williams
Officer Bassey Obot
Officer Julian Ng
Officer Benny Chin
TACTICAL
History
In his inaugural address in August 1849, John Geary, the first
elected alcalde (mayor/judge) in Gold Rush San Francisco,
reminded the newly elected council that the town was
“without a single policeman . . . [or] the means of confining a
prisoner for an hour.”
Things began to change when on August 13 of the same year,
the council selected Malachi Fallon as San Francisco’s first
Captain (Chief) of Police. Fallon in turn appointed a deputy
captain, three sergeants and 30 officers to comprise the city’s
first municipal police department.
The Department’s first officers had no training, no equipment, not even uniforms. For its
headquarters, it had a schoolhouse on Portsmouth Square. But, like the city itself, the
fledgling police department began to evolve. With the adoption of the city’s first charter,
in 1850, the city council divided the city into three districts and boosted the city’s force to
75 officers. In 1859, Chief Martin Burke issued the order that all officers should equip
themselves with a “large revolver,” and a year later the first officer uniform was
introduced (it was gray so as not to show the dust from the city’s unpaved streets).
By 1869, the city’s force had increased to 100 officers, who had their hands full dealing
with a number of civic problems brought on by an economic slump. One result of that
slump was a new class of hoodlums whose pastimes were fighting the police and
attacking the Chinese laborers who had just finished their work on the transcontinental
railroad. Clearly, the city needed more officers and, by the late 1870s, the department
grew to 400 members to deal with increasing criminal problems.
The department got off to a ceremonial start in the twentieth century with the completion
of the Hall of Justice on Kearny Street. Six years later, however, on April 18, 1906, the
structure became, courtesy of the San Francisco earthquake and fire, one of the
“damndest finest ruins,” as a contemporary described the devastated city.
The building boom that followed the quake included the expansion of police facilities.
Richmond, Park and Ingleside stations were all built in 1910, and Potrero, Northern and
Harbor stations in 1913, all designed by noted architects. The new Hall of Justice, on the
same site, but this time thoughtfully constructed with a steel frame and concrete floors
and roof, opened in 1912 (the latest Hall of Justice, the current building on Bryant Street,
was dedicated in 1961).
This was a time of innovation as well as building. The Department was one of the first in
the country to use fingerprinting to identify criminals. In 1909, the Department
instituted what would become the Solo Motorcycle Unit when Chief Jesse Cook
(appointed 1908) detailed three officers to motorcycle duty to stop speeders (known as
“scorchers”). Chief David White (appointed 1911) was the first to devise a modern
record-keeping system. San Francisco was also one of the first police departments to hire
women when, in 1913, three Women protective Officers joined the SFPD.
The subsequent decades have run the gamut of criminal and social problems continuously
testing the mettle of the police department. There was Prohibition and labor unrest in the
‘20s and ‘30s. The end of World War II on August 14, 1945 constituted a crash course in
crowd control tactics when Chief Charles Dullea (appointed 1940) had to use all of his
resources to quell the actions of what he unequivocally called “the unbridled and
unrestrained acts of a lot of undisciplined men in uniform.” Organized crime presented
another problem in the ‘50s, but Police Chief Francis Ahern (appointed 1956) and
homicide inspector Thomas J. Cahill (who, on Chief Ahern’s sudden death, would
become Chief in 1958) met the challenge so well that Senator Estes Kefauver’s
committee on organized crime relied heavily on their expertise.
The turbulent ‘60s and ‘70s brought social unrest that would test the Department to the
utmost: the hippie movement, marches for social justice, race riots, and university
demonstrations over Vietnam. Chief Cahill, during his long administration (1958 to
1970), was singularly able to deal with a changing society from a policing standpoint.
His was a direct, no-nonsense approach combined with an understanding of where people
were coming from and a compassion for their frustrations and predicaments.
In a terrible shift of events, the end of the ‘60s and ‘70s was a violent time for officers.
In one year alone, 1970, four officers were killed in separate incidents, the victims of
hatred and resentment taken to the level of assassination. If crime had once manifested
itself as tong wars, bootlegging, and organized crime, the ‘70s saw a new type of crime
involving the serial killer. The killer who became known as the Zodiac claimed a number
of victims (but only one in San Francisco); he has never been identified and the case is
still officially open.
The ‘70s also saw the rise of radical – and deadly – activity, represented notably by the
Simbionese Liberation Army (SLA), the decade closing with the murder of Mayor
George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk on November 22, 1978. The manslaughter
verdict and the relatively light sentence resulted in the siege of City Hall during the
“White Night” riots. As police cars burned in the street, their sirens wailing from the
shorting of melted wires, officers ringed City Hall to protect it.
A significant facet of the Department’s later administrations, beginning in the ‘80s and
continuing through the 90s, involved talking with persons with grievances and inviting
them to work on solutions. Working with the community, establishing a partnership to
help lower the crime rate and providing a better quality of life, have become hallmarks of
our police department which, a hundred and fifty-three years after its inception is 2,300
officers strong and serving a city with a week-day population that exceeds one million
persons. Through Chief Fred Lau (the city’s first Asian-American Chief, 1996-2002) and
Prentice Earl Sanders (the first African-American Chief, appointed 2002), community
policing, the ongoing working relationship between officers and the communities they
serve, continued to constitute the Department’s central philosophy.
That policy continued throughout the tenure of Alex Fagan (appointed August 27, 2003),
and remained the centerpiece of Chief of Police, Heather Fong, who was appointed on
April 14, 2004, becoming the Department’s first female Chief of Police.
The San Francisco Police Department has entered into not only a new era, but also a new
millennium. The police role is still to combat crime and ensure public safety, but
policing has become an even greater challenge. Crimes of violence, especially involving
gang and drug violence, continue to plague the city’s communities and continue to test
our responsive methods. Certain areas of police work are becoming increasingly
demanding. Perpetrators of fraud, for example, have become increasingly sophisticated
in their methods, constantly trying the expertise of our fraud inspectors. Sexual crimes
involving juveniles contacted through Internet chat rooms pose another challenge to
inspectors. And, of course, in this post-September 11 world, security issues are a
constant, requiring continuous ongoing training among the Department’s officers.
These are some of the new challenges facing the San Francisco Police Department. By
constantly analyzing what the Department needs to do to meet these challenges – whether
through organizing new police units, acquiring new technology or instituting new training
– the San Francisco Police Department continues to fulfill its role to protect and serve.
Behavioral
Science Unit
Sgt. M. Dunnigan
837-0875
Fiscal Division
Capt. J. Lynch
553-1359
Lt. J. Lankford
Acting
Lieutenant
Property Control
Division
Lt. J. Feeney
553-1377
T. Feledy
553-1105
Deputy Chief Charles Keohane
Dir. J. Tidwell
553-1511
R.M.S.
Projects
1070 - R. Peck
Sgt. J. Lynch
553-7947
Lt. N. Greely
553-9764
Barricades
Accounting
Evidence &
Property
Budget
Narcotics
Risk Mgmnt.
Office
734-3090
Planning
Division
Capt. A. Fotinos
Capt. W. Gitmed
553-1101
Special
Projects
Fleet
Management
Supplies
Grant Unit
Uniform &
Equipment
PLES
M.I.S.
Telecommunications Unit
Compstat
Written
Directives
2 - 1806
Statisticians
1 - 1804
Statistician
I.T. Manager
A. Sevilla
1 - 10462
1- 1052
1 - 1023
1- 1012
1-1043
Legal
Division
Lt. A. Brown
553-9261
Lt. M. Stasko
553-1511
Management
Control Div.
Lt. L. Hogue
553-1091
Staff Services
Division
Support Services
Division
Capt. M. Gonzalez
553-1007
Capt. T. ONeill
553-1078
Lt. D. Schmitt
553-1281
Permits Section
Report
Management
Day
Lt. J. Schlotz
553-1511
Lt. J. Ballentine
553-1224
Training &
Education
Division
Capt. R. Corriea
401-4600
Report
Management
Night
Field Training
Office
Academy
553-1166
Lt. S. Silverman
404-4085
Lt. M. Stasko
401-4600
A.D.A.
Taxi
Records
Records
Backgrounds
Permits
DIAS
DIAS
Facilities
Unit
Claims
Validation Unit
CCDS
Teleserve
Unit
Data
Entry
Data
Entry
Auto
Statis
Print Shop
Police Dr. Medical Liaison
Noise
Abatement
Payroll
Personnel
I.I.P.P.
Organizational Chart
E.E.O.
Unit
ADMINISTRATION BUREAU
Personnel
Distribution
Auto
Statis
Advanced
Course
Basic
Course
Force Options
Training
Investigations
Training
Management
Training
Physical Training
& Defensive
Tactics
Range
Recruitment
& Retention
Technical
Courses
Revised: 18 February 2006:Alves
Emergency
Vehicle Operations
Course
Deputy Chief Dave Shinn
553-1527
Commander
S. Tacchini
553-1527
Golden
Gate
Division
Metro
Division
F.O.B.
Administration
Community
Policng
Tactical Company
Lt. D. Lazar
Lt. C. Orkes
553-1527
Capt. D. McDonagh
671-3150
Events Planning Team
Citywide Spec. Events
Parades/Demo/Sporting
Sgt. F. Palma
K-9/
Honda/Mounted
Lt. E. Cota
Operation
Outreach
Explosive Ordinance
Disposal
(Bomb Squad)
Police Reserves
Patrol Specials
Sgt. T. Craig
Marine Unit
Command
Van
Muni Response
Team
Homeland
Security Unit
F.R.E.T.
Central (A)
Admin. Assts.
Off. Bryan Woo
Kathy Crawford
Capt. J. Dudley
Southern (B)
Capt. D. OLeary
Mission (D)
Capt. J.
Goldberg
Northern (E)
Capt. K. Dillon
Tenderloin (J)
Bayview (C)
Capt. A. Pardini
Ingleside (H)
Capt. P. Chignell
Capt. K. Brown
671-3150
Lt. S. Ferrigno
Facilities
Coordinator
Kathy Crawford
Plans Intelligence
Finance Administration
Sgt. V. Tsang
Logistics
Off. L. Knight
Off. B. Woo
Sgt. V. Tsang
Training Coordinator
Exercise Planner
Intelligence Analyst
Plans/EOP/Policy
Off. K. McClellan
Sgt. N. Swendsen
Off. K. Neiman
Sgt. N. Swendsen
Off. K. Neiman
Off. S. Brennan
Training
Off. W. Hurley
Exercise
Logistic
Communications
Off. A. Tong
1823
Sr. Analyst
Taraval (I)
Capt. K. Sanford
Graffiti
Abatement
Richmond (G)
Traffic (K)
Capt. G. Corrales
Police Activities
League
Night Capts:
Capt. S. Tittel
Capt. A. Casciato
School Resource
Officer
Capt. S. Tong
School
Car
F/T Civilian
Wilderness
Program
Off. S. Brennan
S.W.A.T.
Revised: 16 January 2007:Alves
Lt. C. Fatooh
Park (F)
Capt. J. Ehrlich
Operations
Youth Services Unit
Deputy Chief Morris Tabak
553-1484
Forensic Services
Division
General
Investigation 1
General
Investigation 2
Dr. Cydne Holt
553-1506
Capt. J. Hennessey
553-1484
Capt. K. Cashman
553-1484
Narcotic/Vice
Division
Juvenile and
Family Services
Division
Capt. M. Ashe
558-5500
Criminalistics
Laboratory
Auto
G.T.F.
Domestic
Violence
I.D.
Section
Burgalary
Homicide
Juvenile
Section
Crime Scene
Investigations
Fencing
Robbery
Fraud
Special
Investigations
Capt. T. Hettrich
970-3000
Narcotic Section
Lt. R. Parry
970-3000
Vice Section
Lt. M. Petrie
970-3000
General Work
Hit & Run
Operations
Center
Sex Assault
Revised: 14 May 2006:Alves
AIRPORT BUREAU
J. Cordona
1450
Deputy Chief Samuel Craig
(650) 821-7100
Commander
L. BerriosFloersch
James Lynch
(650) 821-7100
1426
Patrol
Division
Traffic
Division
Special Services
and Security
Capt. P. Jackson
(650) 821-7171
Capt. J. Williams
(650) 821-7020
Capt. R. Roth
(650) 821-7115
(Vacant)
1426
Day:
Lt. W. Darr
Lt. D. Oberhoffer
Lt. M. Osuna
Lt. B. Kerr
Day:
Lt. M. Mahoney
Lt. H. Garcia
Swing/Night
Lt. D. Sloan
Lt. (Vacant)
Sgt. B. Devlin
Sgt. M. Lau
Sgt. T. Ng
Sgt. J. Wong
Sgt. D. Elliot
Sgt. R. Galande
Sgt. D. Johnson
Sgt. R. Lock
Sgt. T. Yuen
Sgt.N. Allen
Sgt. M. Hughes
Sgt. G. Mori
Sgt. F. Bilbao
Sgt. J. Finigan
Sgt. W. Maring
Sgt. S. Reed
Sgt. M. Robertson
Midnight:
Sgt. J. Guschinski
Sgt. L. Ratti
Airport Bureau
Revised: 15 August 2006:Alves
Solos
Sgt. M. Rodriguez
Sgt. C. Java
Sgt. M Sullivan
K-9
Threat
Assessment
Lost and
Found
K. Deyro
1430
Staff & Suppt.
Services
Sgt. Franicevich
E.O.D.
GTU
Sgt. T. Mulkeen
Lt. Position
Vacant
(650) 821-7100
TSA Liaison
Task Force
Fiscal & Records.
(Vacant)
Sgt.
Chief Of Police
I am pleased to announce that in 2006 the San Francisco
Police Department continued to move forward through the
implementation and augmentation of innovative crimefighting and public safety programs. To remove the most
violent criminals from the community, our Field Operations
Bureau implemented a targeted enforcement strategy that
focuses on illegal drug trafficking, gang activity, and illegal
gun possession.
Chief of Police
Heather J. Fong
In the Investigations Bureau, the Narcotics Division
continues its fight against drug-related crime that so often
leads to violence. In 2006, Narcotics conducted eight longterm drug trafficking operations and eleven buy-bust
operations, each one conducted for a month-long period.
Since its full accreditation in 2005, the Crime Laboratory continues its vital forensic
work, especially in connection with DNA-related cold cases.
The Administration Bureau continued to help the department reach mandated staffing
levels through accelerating recruiting efforts and stepping up Academy recruit classes.
In 2006, there were four graduating classes in 2006.
The Airport Bureau continues its extensive daily operations, which include the
confiscation of illegal weapons and narcotics, providing hundreds of dignitary protection
operations, and responding to hundreds of searches conducted by the Bureau’s Explosive
Detection Team
The Department continues to be pro-active in all areas of law enforcement, and continues
to implement crime-fighting strategies and deploying officers based on continuous crime
trend analysis to ensure that San Francisco is safe for residents, workers, and visitors
alike.
The following units report directly to the Chief of Police:
Police Commission Secretary
The Secretary (Police Lieutenant) acts as the liaison between the Chief, Command Staff,
Office of Citizen Complaints and the Commissioners regarding any business as
necessary. The Secretary will perform all administrative tasks needed for the
Commission, including scheduling and coordinating all meetings and hearings,
coordinating disciplinary matters for the Commission, assisting in the awards process,
and receiving and preparing necessary documents.
Chief Of Police
Public Affairs
The Public Affairs unit receives and responds to inquiries from the media relating to the
Department and acts as a liaison between the media and the Department. The unit issues
press releases, screens media requests for interviews with the Chief, announces press
conferences for the Chief, and facilitates police-related events and various award
presentations by civic groups. In the event of a critical incident, a member from the unit
can respond to the scene to assist the incident commander with media relations.
Additionally, Public Affairs issues press passes and media parking permits.
The suppression of crime through community policing continues to
be our primary mission. The daily contact that our officers enjoy with
everyone who chooses to frequent this beautiful city serves as
evidence that community policing does provide a sense of security
and reduces crime. It an honor to be able to work with the uniformed
and non-uniformed members of the Field Operations Bureau who
work so hard in furthering the goals of this Department.
Deputy Chief
David Shinn
The Field Operations Bureau is the largest bureau of the Department,
consisting of approximately 1,200 members. Officers have worked
tirelessly this year to keep the City safe and to reduce violent crime.
Although combating violent crime has been our primary mission in
2006, addressing issues such as quality of life in our City’s
neighborhoods have been a policing priority as well.
Our success in keeping the City safe came at tremendous price in
2006, with the loss of three officers in the line of duty. Officer NickTomasito Birco was killed in the line of duty while attempting to
apprehend violent robbery suspects, Sergeant Darryl Tsujimoto died
while involved in a training exercise and Officer Bryan Tuvera was
brutally shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a wanted
fugitive. These dedicated officers will be truly missed in the
Department.
Commander
Stephen Tacchini
Thanks to the dedicated and professional members assigned to the
Field Operations Bureau, 2006 was a year full of successes and
accomplishments in the Field Operations Bureau, serving the citizens
of this great City.
The Field Operations Bureau (F.O.B.) manages the Patrol Division of the Police
Department. The Patrol Division is divided into two groups: the Metro Division and the
Golden Gate Division, both supported by F.O.B. Headquarters staff. The Metro and
Golden Gate Divisions are comprised of ten district stations along with the Traffic
Company, Tactical Company, Homeland Security and the Youth Services Unit.
FOB Headquarters
The Headquarters staff is comprised of two night supervising Captains, two Lieutenants,
three Sergeants, two officers and three non-sworn employees. The functions of the staff
cover a wide variety of tasks, and reach beyond the Police Department borders. The night
supervising Captains are responsible for supervising the patrol functions of the entire City
during the evening and early morning hours. One Lieutenant serves as the Director of
Community Policing and the other coordinates the Department’s response to the
homeless problem with the Operation Outreach program. The Sergeants assists the
district station event coordinators with large scale City events like the Halloween, 4th of
July and New Year’s Eve, which are all administered through FOB. A Sergeant is
assigned to oversee the Reserve Officer Program. One Sergeant serves as the Mutual Aid
Coordinator, coordinating with local and state law enforcement agencies including the
State and San Francisco Offices of Emergency Services and the Alameda County
Sheriff’s Mutual Aid Coordinator. FOB staff is tasked with preparing operations orders,
staffing/deployment, planning major events (demonstrations, parades, marches) and
maintaining overtime summaries and Bureau reports and cost of service reports for all
events in the City requiring police services.
The Field Operations Bureau moved forward on a variety of topics during 2006.
Golden Guardian Exercise
The Field Operations Bureau participated in the 2006 Golden Guardian exercise. This
exercise simulated a major earthquake in San Francisco and put to the test the
Department’s response in handling such a situation.
Planning for 2007 All-Star Game
The All-Star Game will be held in San Francisco this year. The Field Operations Bureau
is currently coordinating with members of the Event Planning Team to prepare for the
Police Department’s role in facilitating the All-Star Game. Many fans will be traveling
from all over the country to attend this annual sporting event. The main goal of the Event
Planning Team is to ensure that the players and attendees enjoy a safe and sane event.
Foot Beat Deployment and Policy Development
Foot patrol is an important part of community policing. A new policy has been
developed and implemented to ensure the success of the Foot Beat deployment. The
deployment of foot beat officers at the district stations will help strengthen the
community’s trust and enhance the relationship with the Police Department.
Revision of Field Operations Bureau General Orders
During the year, staff assigned to the Field Operations Bureau conducted a thorough
review of the Field Operations Bureau General issued over the last 12 years. The purpose
of the review was to determine which policies still apply to daily operations. There were
four Field Operations Bureau General Orders either created or revised this year. The four
policies were Event Planning, Operations with the SFFD, Dedicated Foot Patrol and the
Preliminary Environmental Assessment Form.
Police Service Aide Transition Plan
In an effort to free officers assigned to station duty to work in the field, the Field
Operations Bureau has recruit Police Service Aides from the Airport Bureau. The Police
Service Aides perform station duty functions such as counter reports, answering phones
and other duties as assigned.
1906 Earthquake Celebration
The City celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the great quake of 1906. Over 25,000
people were on hand at the Lotta’s Fountain to celebrate the historic event.
Transition from SMEAC to NIMS
During the 2006 calendar year, Field Operations Bureau-Headquarters has transitioned
from the SMEAC format to National Incident Management System (NIMS) format. This
format is used when preparing OP-ORDERS (Operation-Orders) for events and critical
incidents. The NIMS format is currently being used by government and law enforcement
agencies across the country.
Housing Enforcement Grant/enforcement programs in Co. A; C; D; E; F; G; H
In response to recent violence in housing developments throughout the city, District
Stations develop mission specific plans that deal with each individual problem that is
plaguing the housing development in their district. These additional enforcement plans
are being funded by a by monies.
Event Planning Team implementation
In order to better plan regularly scheduled events, the Field Operations Bureau Headquarters has formed the Event Planning Team. The focus of this team is to review
scheduled events, and effectively plan future events based upon prior
Implementation and continuous review of CompStat
During the 2006 calendar year the Field Operations Bureau-Headquarters has
implemented CompStat. CompStat is a comprehensive statistic of the work being
performed as well as crime enforcement monthly report of statistics that is presented by
the Commanding Officers of each unit in the Field Operations Bureau. This helps to
identify and track current crime trends within their district and provides a venue to
present on potential crime problems.
Command Van Team Deployment
During the 2006 calendar year the Field Operations Bureau-Headquarters has
implemented the new Command Van Team. The Command Van Team is made up of
officers who have received 16-hours of training in the operation, maintenance and driving
of each of the department’s command vans. The command van was deloyed to numerous
plnned and unplanned events in 2006.
Operation Outreach Program
On December 1, 2004, the Department established the Operation Outreach Program.
The purpose of the program is to approach the homeless situation with more of a
community policing concept. Not only are laws enforced, but officers have established
relationships with the Human Services Agency, Department of Public Health, the
Mayor’s Homeless Outreach Team and the Fire Department’s Homeless Outreach Team
to refer individuals to services such as housing, drug and mental illness treatment and
intensive case management.
The mission of Operation Outreach Officers is to determine the places most frequented
by the homeless, provide strict attention to those areas, contact the homeless, determine
their needs and work collaboratively with various City agencies resulting in the
administering of homeless services for those in need.
Operation Outreach Officers perform the following duties:
•
Check on a person’s well being and determine if they may need medical
attention.
•
Determine if the person is a danger to themselves, others or is gravely disabled
under 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Mobile Crisis is a resource and
may be reached at 355-8300).
•
Provide the person with a Homeless Resource Sheet (SFPD 507). Briefly explain
the available services including shelters, food locations and other resources.
(Refer to the Winter Shelter Locations during the winter season).
•
Remind the person that Project Homeless Connect is offered every other month at
the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.
•
Direct the person to 39 Fell, McMillan Center, to inquire about available services
and to make an appointment with a member of the Homeless Outreach Team.
•
Inquire if the person would like to participate in the Homeward Bound Program
(Department Bulletin 06-051). This team can be reached Monday thru Friday
from 0900 to 1400 hours by phoning 533-3475. After hours, a message may be
left about an individual who may want to be reunited.
Operation Outreach Program
Operation Outreach Officers performed the following duties in 2006:
Operation Outreach Effort
Number of Contacts
Homeless Contact
6,364
Referrals to the Homeless Outreach Team
855
Homeless Individual’s 5150’d
74
Homeless Individuals referred to Mobile Crisis
111
Requests made to Captain Tangherlini SFFD
1,291
Response to 915 Complaints
3,470
Follow up on Homeless Complaints
1,790
Homeless referred to Homeward Bound
426
Homeless individuals provided a Resource Sheet
2,605
Referrals made to the DPH Treatment Access Program 79
Subject Admonished for Aggressive Soliciting
535
Subject Cited for Aggressive Soliciting
173
Subject Arrested for Aggressive Soliciting
36
Subject Cited for a Quality of Life offense
449
Subject Booked for a Quality of Life offense
259
Subject Arrested only an Arrest Warrant
399
Subjects with a Non-Extraditable Warrant
120
Homeless request for Mobile Assistance Patrol
494
Requests for the Department of Public Works
1,008
Encampment Clean Up
877
Homeless referral to Westside Crisis for Medication
36
Homeless Individuals Referred for Meals
770
Homeless Referred to a Resource Center for Shelter
1,229
Homeless Referred to Tom Wadell Clinic
172
Homeless Referred to for Showers
677
Community Policing
COMMUNITY POLICING / PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR
Alot has been accomplished during 2006 in the area of community policing efforts.
Under the direction of Lieutenant Charlie Orkes, the Department has moved forward and
established positive relationships with many communities throughout the City. The roles
and duties of police officers, sergeants, lieutenants, captains and command staff members
have been defined and put into action to achieve the goals of the program. The creation
of a Department manual stating the philosophy, intent, and method by which community
policing efforts will take place was a large accomplishment. Training of recruit officers
and veteran officers alike at the Police Academy is underway and the implementation of
community policing efforts is spreading citywide.
The year ahead looks promising as the past year was very productive and established a
strong foundation on which to build our future efforts.
Lieutenant Charlie Orkes, the Director of Community Policing acts as the liaison for the
Police Department with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, The Mayor’s Office of
Neighborhood Services, The Safety Network Partnership, and the various public and
private agencies, organizations, and associations participating in the Community Policing
/ Partnership Program.
The role of the Director is that of a “clearinghouse” for all assessment forms submitted
by Police Department and outreach workers. Working with the full commitment of the
Mayor’s Office, The Office of the Chief of Police and the various community
participants, the coordinator will engage the services of those agencies necessary to
address community concerns.
The Director reviews and evaluates submitted assessment forms and initiates the delivery
of services by the agencies deemed necessary to provide long term resolution to the
specific issue. He also will regularly review the status of assessments which have been
assigned to other agencies to assure every effort is being made to promptly and efficiently
provide the service determined as necessary. Lieutenant Orkes is the liaison with
commanding officers and community policing lieutenants to provide updates on matters
submitted or obtain additional information to facilitate the needs of cooperating agencies.
In order to quantify the efforts of the Police Department's role in community policing, the
Director will produce a monthly report indicating by Police Department unit, the number
of assessments received, those in progress, and the number closed.
One of the goals for the upcoming year is for the the Director of Community Policing to l
send “Community Satisfaction Surveys” to those individuals, groups and organizations
who have requested assistance through the Community Policing / Partnership Program.
Community Policing
The role of Community Policing Lieutenant serves as a liaison with all parties
participating in the Community Policing/Partnership Program. The Community Policing
Lieutenant is the manager of the officers on his/her watch and the point of contact with
the community members of the police district.
The Community Policing Lieutenant has the following duties:
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Acts as the liaison for the Police Department in all matters of Community
Policing/ Partnership.
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Attends meetings of community, neighborhood, business, and all other
organizations to provide mutual communication regarding issues occurring in
their respective police district.
•
Reviews all assessments completed by members of their unit and contacts the
Community Policing / Partnership coordinator to obtain updated information on
the status of submitted assessments.
•
Acts as liaison with outreach workers from the Safety Neighborhood Partnership
and other community groups to maintain a sense of issues which are of a concern
to the community members.
•
Emphasizes problem solving through “situational assessment” by all officers on
their watch.
•
Emphasizes customer service to the officers you manage and encourage
innovation and creativity on their part in their efforts toward long-term problem
resolution.
•
Supports the officers in their efforts to address community concerns by providing
the time and resources necessary for positive results.
•
Review, evaluate and recognize the good work done by officers of the watch.
•
Maintains open and frequent communication with officers and citizens alike to
remain informed and assure all are updated on current issues.
•
Maintains a working knowledge of available resources.
Community Policing
509 Forms Filled Out From March 2006 – December 2006
Station
Open
Closed
On-Going
Bayview
6
26
0
Central
2
16
1
Ingleside
5
61
0
Mission
12
4
4
Northern
3
7
0
Park
5
15
0
Richmond
20
77
0
Southern
9
7
0
Taraval
10
28
0
Tenderloin
2
2
1
Overall Totals:
327 Filled out
243 closed
84 open / unresolved
Outside Agency
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total
34
21
66
20
10
20
98
16
38
5
Specialized Units
Youth Services Unit
During the 2006 calendar year, the Youth Services Unit was involved in 11 different
programs. The programs are listed below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Every 15 minutes – DUI prevention program
Community Outreach/Chief’s Day
Clean Team
Graffiti Abatement Program (J.A.W.S. – Juvenile Alternative Work Service
Program)
5. G.R.E.A.T (Gang resistance Education and Training) Program
6. Law Enforcement Cadet Program/P.A.L.
7. Red Ribbon Anti-Drug and Alcohol Event
8. School Critical Incident De-escalation for Faculty - over 1,000 faculty members
9. Stranger Danger Program
10. Truancy Program
11. Wilderness Program
School Resource Officer’s were assigned to The Youth Services Unit. They seized 342
weapons and generated 919 incident reports. They are dedicated to working with San
Francisco schools and youth service agencies to ensure a safe learning environment. SRO
provides valuable resources, and prevent and solve problems with the school and community.
The Youth Services Unit developed “The School Critical Incident De-escalation for Faculty”.
The Youth Services Unit had officers assigned to 27 schools throughout the city. The 27
schools are listed below:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Aptos Middle School
Balboa High School
Burton High School
County Community
(Civic Center) Middle
and High School
Downtown High
School
Everett Middle School
Francisco Middle
School
Galileo High School
Harvey Milk Middle
School
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Horace Mann Middle
School
Ida B. Wells High
School
ISA High School
James Lick Middle
School
June Jordan High
School
Leadership High
School
Lincoln High School
Lowell High School
Marina Middle School
Marshall High School
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Mission High School
Newcomer High
School
O’Connell High
School
Small School for
Equity Middle School
Thurgood Marshall
Visitation Valley
Middle School
Wallenberg High
School
Washington High
School
Specialized Units
Traffic
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company issued a total of 102,314 citations.
During the 2006 calendar year, the below listed District Stations, Bureaus, and units
had a combined total of 32 DABOR hearings, and 184 member involved collisions.
STATIONS, UNITS &
BUREAUS
NUMBER OF
HEARINGS
MEMBER INVOLVED
COLLISIONS
Central
Southern
Bayview
Mission
Northern
Park
Richmond
Ingleside
Taraval
Tenderloin
Traffic Company
Airport Bureau
Tactical
1
5
4
2
2
4
2
6
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
10
20
25
14
11
8
10
13
10
14
8
4
9
17
11
TOTAL
32
184
Specialized Units
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company accomplished the following goals:
1. Reducing the number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
2005
Injury
727
Fatal
14
TOTALS 741
2006
709
16
725
% Change
-2.48%
14.29%
-2.16%
2. Focus on safety, particularly for children and seniors.
Pedestrians 65+ years old
Injury
Fatal
TOTALS
2005
96
5
101
2006
88
2
90
Pedestrians 0 - 17 years old
% Change
-8.33%
-60.00%
-10.89%
Injury
Fatal
TOTALS
2005
82
0
82
2006
66
1
67
% Change
-19.51%
N/A
-18.29%
3. On-going community outreach and education.
This goal is accomplished through monthly traffic and pedestrian safety meetings to identify
problem areas selected for enforcement and education. Traffic Company continues to work
with various neighborhood enforcement programs, i.e., San Jose/Guerrero, 4 a SAFER Street,
Geary Citizens Advisory Committee etc.
4. Collision data sharing with other agencies and departments.
Traffic Company currently shares collision data with the Department of Public Health and
MTA/DPT. The pedestrian Safety Workshop hosted by DPH is considering development of a
citywide Traffic Collision database for real-time data for identification of problem areas.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company conducted the following
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS:
ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
San Francisco Traffic Offender Program (STOP)
Operation Impact (California Highway Patrol)
SF State Sobriety Checkpoint
Serious Offender (Warrant Service)
7
1
1
4
Specialized Units
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company conducted the following CITYWIDE &
NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS:
CITYWIDE & NEIGHBORHOOD ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
San Jose/Guerrero SAFE streets Coalition
4 a SAFER Sunset
Geary Citizens Advisory Committee
Richmond District Traffic Safety Committee
12
10
12
11
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company conducted the following
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS:
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
School Safety Patrol Educational Presentations
DUI Sobriety Saturation Press Releases and News Coverage
DUI Checkpoint Press Releases and News Coverage
SAFE Streets Task Force
Project SAFE Streets
Public Awareness Days
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company investigated 2,834 TRAFFIC
COLLISIONS. 709 of those TRAFFIC COLLISIONS were involving pedestrians, and 2,125
were involving other traffic situations.
Citywide
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
% Change
YTD
2005
2006
727
2463
3190
709
2125
2834
-2.48%
-13.72%
-11.16%
TOTALS
Specialized Units
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company investigated 32 FATAL TRAFFIC
COLLISIONS. 16 of those FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISIONS were involving pedestrians, and
16 were involving other traffic situations.
Citywide
FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
YTD
% Change
2005
2006
14
13
27
16
16
32
-14.29%
-23.08%
-18.52%
TOTALS
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company attended the following events:
EVENTS ATTENDED
Demonstrations and Protests
Marches and Parades
Other Special Events
27
22
56
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company participated in and sponsored the
following VARIOUS PROGRAMS:
VARIOUS PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY TRAFFIC COMPANY
Serious Offender Program
Automated Red Light Camera
San Francisco Traffic Offender Program (STOP)
School Safety Patrol
Specialized Units
During the 2006 calendar year, the Traffic Company performed the following ADDITIONAL
DUTIES:
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Dignitary Escorts
Other Escorts
Traffic Control
Enforcement: Violence Reduction Program – Area B; Bayview
& Mission
Enforcement: Broadway Detail
14
105
4
275
Days
12
Specialized Units
Tactical
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company was deployed to areas
experiencing increased incidents of violence throughout the city for a total of 302 days.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company responded to a total of 3 critical
incident call outs.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company’s K-9 Unit responded to a total of
961 call for service. These call outs included but were not limited to:
•
•
•
Searches of buildings for suspects
Searches of vehicles and buildings for narcotics
Searches of vehicles and buildings for explosives
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company’s Marine Unit responded to a
total of 446 Marine related incidents. Including:
•
•
•
•
Accident Investigations
Searches
Vessel assistance
Recovery of drowned bodies
•
•
•
•
Special events
Dive operations
Training
BUI
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company’s Mounted Unit participated in
activities such as:
•
•
•
Demonstrations - 2
Honor Guard Funerals - 20
Community Events – 47
•
•
•
Park Patrol
Safe Shopping
Numerous Special Events
In addition to the above listed activities, the Mounted Unit represented the Police Department
at several other parades and community functions.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company’s Honda Unit participated in a
total of 135 activities which include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
SF Giants games
49ers games
Emerald Bowl
Super Classic Soccer
Enforcement Operations
Marches
Demonstrations
Labor Disputes
•
•
•
•
•
•
Dignitary Visits
Critical Mass Bicycle Ride (11
nights)
High School Football Games (7)
High School Dismissals (11)
Bike Race (Stuart/Embarcadero)
St. Patrick’s Day Financial District
Bars
Specialized Units
•
•
•
•
•
•
Kezar Basketball (2)
• S.F. Marathon
Avon Breast Walk
• 5K Zippy Race
Bay to Breakers
• AIDS Walk
Aids Walk
• Snoop Dog Concert
Nike Women's Run
• Walk-4-Life: 18,000 persons
Violence Reduction Fugitive Apprehension Plan (2 Days)
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company’s overall number of arrests totaled
1,264. 856 of those arrests were felonies and 408 were misdemeanors.
During the 2006 calendar year the Tactical Company attained a citywide total of 33,977
Muni Inspections (BIPS)
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company served 11 high risk search warrants.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company was assigned to 48 demonstrations.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company participated in 28 funerals as the
honor guard.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Tactical Company participated in 86 community events
such as “Show and Tell” with:
•
•
•
EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
K-9
Mounted Unit
The Tactical Company’s MRT (Muni Response Team) participated in the “Cable Car Bell
Ringing Contest” and the “Bus Rodeo”.
The Tactical Company also participated in other noteworthy activities such as:
Marine Unit: Pier 7 triple homicide. The Marine Unit searched for 14 days with UIC for three
victims of a triple homicide. The Marine Unit is fully compliant with 33 Code of Federal
Regulations, Section 101 Maritime Security (Dive Response).
TAC: Conducted a successful high risk arrest warrant at 49 Townsend in conjunction with
GTF and the FBI for a double murder suspect. The suspect who was arrested was also wanted
in a separate murder, which occurred in the city of Fairfield.
Muni Response Team (MRT): The MRT conducted the following Enforcement Details:
•
Pick Pocket Enforcement detail with B.A.R.T.
Specialized Units
•
•
•
Fare Strike Interdiction
Fare Survey with P.O.P. agents
Safe Shopper Program
MRT also attended the Department of Homeland Security (D.H.S.) and Federal Transit
Security Conference.
MRT has added three TSA Explosive Detection dogs which will be utilized in 2007 on Muni
buses, street cars and at transit stations.
Specialized Units
Homeland Security Unit
During the 2006 calendar year, the Homeland Security Unit participated in the
following programs:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Equipment, Training and Personnel expenditures.
FY03 State Homeland Security Grant Program Pt. 1 (SHSGP) $108,925.00
FY03 State Homeland Security Grant Program Pt. 2 (SHSGP) $376,800.00
FY03 Urban Area Security Initiative Pt. 1 (Equip.) (UASI) $1,917,867.00
FY03 Urban Area Security Initiative Pt. 2 (Training.) (UASI) $2,000,000.00
FY03 UASI Pt. 2 (Planning) $917,867.00
FY04 UASI $805,468.00
FY04 LETPP Equipment $3,566,976.00
FY05 SHSGP Equipment $293,116.00
FY05 LETPP Equipment $180,075.00, Personnel $92,481.00, Info Sharing $54,000.00
FY06 SHSGP Grant has not been released.
FY05 Buffer Zone Grant has not been released.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Homeland Security Unit implemented the
following projects:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Critical Incident Management Team Training
Communications Officer Training
Radiation Detection Team
Terrorist Liaison Officer Program
Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS)
Event Management Manual update
Emergency Operation Plan/Continuity of Operations Plan
During the 2006 calendar year, the Homeland Security Unit participated in the Buffer
Zone Protection Program.
•
•
•
FY05 Buffer Zone. 16 sites were selected by the Department of Homeland Security.
Members of our department were trained to conduct Buffer Zone Survey. The Buffer
Zone Surveys were completed and submitted to DHS.
We also completed the Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing Plan (VRPP). The VRPP
was approved by DHS. We will be requesting a change to the VRPP.
FY06 Buffer Zone. We did not receive any funding from this grant.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Homeland Security Unit participated in Joint
Training Exercises.
Specialized Units
•
•
•
Golden Guardian 06 Nov. 15, 2006
**This exercise was mainly an EOC exercise, the Police Department played a minor
role.
Tactical Interoperable Communication Plan Aug. 9, 2006.
Earthquake exercise April 19, 2006.
During the 2006 calendar year, the Homeland Security Unit provided the following
training:
•
•
•
3 Hour NIMS training for all Patrol Officers
8 Hour NIMS training for all Sergeants and lieutenants
40 HOUR NIMS training for all Captains and Command Staff
Hosted Training
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Threat and Risk Assessment Course
Incident Management/Unified Command
WMD Defensive Operations
Anti Terrorism Diver’s Course
Radiation Awareness/First Responder/and Technician’s course
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings
Prevention/Response to Suicide Bombing Incident course
Surveillance Detection course
AWR-160 and AWR161 Course, WMD Awareness and Train the Trainer’s Course
Anti Terrorism Awareness Training Program
Automated Critical Asset Management System (ACAMS)
Enhanced ICS Course
WMD Tactical Commander’s Course
Central District
Captain
James Dudley
Central Station is aptly named as it is located in the central portion of San
Francisco, the center of tourism, commerce, entertainment and civic events.
The district comprises the Financial district, Chinatown, North Beach,
Fisherman’s Wharf, and three famous hills: Telegraph, Nob and Russian.
Seven of ten major tourist attractions in San Francisco are located in the
Central District. In 2002, it is estimated that over 13 million tourists visited
attractions within the Central Police District.
766 Vallejo Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-315-2400
Central District
Accomplishments
Adequate staffing allows us to run 24/7 day a week uniformed patrol with plainclothes
supplements, full time foot beats in Chinatown, North Beach, Union Square and
Fisherman’s Wharf. We have the services of a School Resource Officer, two Traffic
Motorcycle Officers, and a contingent of “Quality of Life” and Homeless outreach
Officers.
Special Operations – Crime Reduction Strategy
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Policing “Crime Hot Spots” with resources within and outside the Police
Department
Concentrated enforcement of Robbery, Burglary, Drug Crimes and thefts
Work with other City Agencies on Quality of Life Issues and Crime
District wide graffiti clean up coordination with DPW
Downtown Emergency planning with BOMA and our Department Homeland
Security Unit
Traffic Safety planning, enforcement and education
Broadway Corridor Enforcement Operations with help from the SF Sheriff’s
Department, DPW, DPT, City Attorney, Dept. of Building Inspection, Planning
Department, Entertainment Commission and the SF Fire Department
Code Enforcement with the City Attorney Deputy Jill Cannon at several locations
throughout the district
Event Planning and coordination for parades, demonstrations, celebrations and
street fairs with Sgt. John Colla and staff- (we accommodate over 200 such events
each year in the district)
Housing Authority grant planning and enforcement projects to reduce crime
Coordination with SAFE, (Safety Awareness For Everyone) on Community
Projects such as Safety Fairs, “Cops Read to Kids”, organizing Community and
Business Groups, and safety surveys
Community Policing Projects with Rec & Park, Tel-Hi, SAFE, Mayor’s Office of
Neighborhood Services, Chinatown Youth and Elderly Service Groups and others
Community Education through Community Meetings, the weekly Newsletter and
other publications on Crime Trends, Personal Safety Tips and Fliers
Coordination of Dignitary Visits- The Central District has several Hotels and
Foreign Consulates that are the subject locations of Dignitary Visits and Protests
and Demonstrations as well
Central Station Violence Reduction Plan
Several Areas of the Central Police District have seen an increase in the number
of aggravated assaults and robberies. A violence reduction plan has increased
patrols in these areas and reduced the amount of violence that had been occurring.
Central District
Broadway Entertainment Corridor Violence
Throughout the year, a tremendous number of tourists and local celebrants will visit the
retail and entertainment areas of Broadway Street. It is not uncommon to have 2000 to
3000 people along the Broadway Corridors on any given Friday or Saturday night.
Public drinking and gang activity is prevalent. Pedestrian and vehicular traffic
contributes to the problems there.
Location:
200- 500 blocks of Broadway. Columbus, Grant, Kearny and ancillary streets.
Response:
A. Officers shall strictly enforce 21 MPC. Public Drunkeness, (647f) PC and other
acts of disorderly conduct shall be cause for arrest. Nightclub capacity ordinances
shall be adhered to in order to prevent overcrowding. All other observed code
violations shall be enforced, as appropriate. In cases where officer safety may be
compromised, violators may be transported to Central Station for the citation and
release process.
B. On Friday and Saturday nights, Company A shall dedicate the 1800 and 2100
watch to the Broadway Corridor. Once the area is stabilized, the platoon
commander may release the watches to regular duty.
C. Swing watch shall be carried 1700-0300 hours on both Friday and Saturday
nights. The 1700 watch shall be responsible for calls for service in the district.
The platoon commander shall hold the 1700 watch over as necessary.
D. Company A shall staff two wagons on both Friday and Saturday nights. Both
wagons shall be dedicated to the Broadway Corridor.
E. Tactical Company shall deploy no later than 2400 hours, unless assigned to
violence prevention elsewhere.
F. Vice Crimes Inspectors and the Central Station Permit Officer shall ensure that
ABC permit holders are operating within guidelines.
G. Traffic diversion barricades may be employed at the discretion of the Platoon
Commander.
H. Traffic Company personnel may assist along the corridor with DUI Checkpoints
or other enforcement campaigns.
I. A recap sheet shall be prepared indicating arrests made, drunk detentions made,
moving and parking citations numbers and numbers of cars towed. An overtime
summary sheet shall be included with the recap sheet for the Station Captain by
Monday morning after each operation.
J. Captain coordination with the SFFD Fire Marshall, Entertainment Commission,
ABC and DPT.
Public Housing Violence
Violent crimes have occurred around a 4 block area surrounding Public Housing areas
known as the Ping Yuen Housing Project on Pacific and Stockton and The North
Beach Place Housing near Francisco and Mason Streets. Crimes include robberies,
assaults, drug related crimes, harassment from juveniles and Auto Boostings. Most
Central District
incidents occur after darkness, 2100-0300 hours, but other frequent times are daylight
hours, 1500-1800 hours.
Location:
North Beach Place Housing- Francisco-Bay Streets, Mason to Powell Streets.
Ping Yuen Public Housing- Pacific Avenue bordered by Grant and Stockton Streets.
Response:
A. Officers shall respond to calls for service to Public Housing locations and take
enforcement actions on crimes listed above.
B. Officers shall prepare an incident report and route it to the Housing Authority box
in the main assembly room. Officers shall indicate where the location of
occurrence was, including apartment numbers, if any, and shall include residence
locations relating to the event.
C. Electronic key access shall be made to Supervisors and Beat Sector Car keys for
easy and immediate access.
D. Captain’s Watch Officers will make follow up investigations reports and will
liaison with site management.
E. Watch Commanders will employ beats in these areas when possible.
F. Captain will coordinate meetings with Public Housing representatives and
affected community.
Street Robbery and Auto Burglary
Robberies and auto boostings occur in areas within the district in the evening hours,
2000-0400 hours. Often incidents occur with frequency in a concentrated area until an
arrest is made. Two areas of recent occurrence are near concentrated areas of homeless
individuals.
Location:
Ferry Park area near Gateway Commons, Geary to Sacramento Street- Larkin to
Leavenworth.
Response:
A. High profile patrols mixed with plainclothes operations in the area.
B. Operation Outreach Patrols to offer services to homeless in the area.
C. Follow up arrest cases with Robbery and Auto Details.
D. Community outreach and education.
Broadway Corridor Problem Solving Strategy
The Entertainment Area of the Central District known as the Broadway Corridor has been
rife with public drunkenness, unlawful behavior and associated crimes for an extended
period of time. Problems include club overcrowding, noise complaints, permit noncompliance, and vehicle and pedestrian traffic congestion. Minors and underage
juveniles congregate in the area to loiter, consume alcohol and participate in criminal
activity.
Central District
The problem area is primarily located on Broadway between Sansome to Powell Street
and Grant Avenue from Columbus to Union Street as well as ancillary streets along those
main thoroughfares. Predominant businesses in this area include adult entertainment
venues, clubs, bars, restaurants and liquor stores.
The highest activity times are Friday and Saturday nights from 10 PM until 4 AM.
Many Agencies including the SFPD, Sheriff’s Department, Fire Department, DPW,
Department of Electricity, Planning Department, City Attorney, District Attorney,
Entertainment Commission, Board of Supervisors, Juvenile Probation and the Alcohol
Beverage Control, (ABC) have jurisdiction and responsibility along the Broadway
Corridor. In order to address issues in this area, all agencies must coordinate their
involvement and responses.
The purpose of the combined agency approach is to stop illegal activity and to maintain
order in this area. Short term enforcement efforts will be reinforced with long term
multi-agency strategies to minimize this type of activity along the Broadway Corridor.
This effort requires a commitment of personnel and other resources to address and solve
current problems as well as a sustained effort to keep the Corridor from becoming
problematic in the future. The strategy includes establishing a network of information
sharing among all partners,
including information on problem venues, pending permits, permit violations and
occupancy and safety issues.
The Police Department will continue to allocate resources to deal with law enforcement
issues along the corridor. Central Station will continue to dedicate staffing of one squad
on foot to patrol the affected area on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Permit Officer will coordinate weekend Task Force Inspection Team meetings with
representatives from the SFFD Fire Marshal, Entertainment Commission Sound
Engineer, SFPD Vice, ABC and Department of Building Inspections as needed.
Additional resources from the Police Traffic Company will address Traffic Enforcement
Issues. Operations will include the DUI Checkpoint, the STOP Program and other
enforcement saturation programs in the area.
Vice Crimes will dedicate personnel to conduct decoy operations and will participate in
compliance checks at clubs and liquor stores.
Intra Agency assistance is requested from the following departments:
Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood ServicesChair and set steering committee meetings to reach goals and collate data. Address and
coordinate funding needs. Act as contact and liaison between agencies. Hold assessment
meetings to discuss and adjust operation strategy.
Central District
Entertainment CommissionContinue to participate as a member of the Broadway Corridor Task Force with site visits
by the Sound Engineer on a weekly basis. Maintain an updated list of licensed and
permitted clubs in the affected area and check for compliance on a monthly basis.
Establish a communication strategy network and data base with Police, Fire, Department
of Building Inspection and the ABC to keep current records on establishments for permit
compliance and validity, occupancy and assembly loads, safety compliance and
outstanding violation monitoring.
Enact a moratorium on new licenses for this area. Take swift action on locations that
violate ABC, SFPD, SFFD, DBI, or Entertainment Commission permit rules. No new
“Extended Hours of Operation” permits that allow clubs to operate beyond 2 AM should
be granted.
In anticipation of documented violations, establish a protocol to hold hearings and/or
suspend licenses of businesses within 30 days of being cited by the SFPD, SFFD, ABC,
other law enforcement agency and/or the City Attorney.
Sheriff’s DepartmentAssign adequate personnel and vehicles to transport and book individuals on weekendsFriday and Saturday nights between 10 PM to 4AM. A minimum of two patrol wagons is
requested.
SFFD-Fire MarshalContinue weekly permit and safety checks of clubs with concentration on overcrowding
in clubs between the hours of 10 PM-2 AM. Overcrowding makes it difficult for club
managers to properly monitor the behavior of their patrons including sales to minors,
serving to inebriates, fighting and other safety issues inside and in front of the clubs.
As a member of the Broadway Corridor Inspection Team, the Fire Marshal shall share
information regarding occupancy limits, code violations and related information.
Juvenile ProbationReinstate curfew and/or make a designated Broadway Corridor Area as an “Adult
Entertainment Area. This would exclude those under 18 years old allowed between the
times of 12 AM to 6AM in the designated area. Dedicate a team to receive juveniles at
Central Station to be transported to the Community Assessment and Referral Center,
(CARC), or other facility.
Planning DepartmentEnact a moratorium of new “Conditional Use Permits” for “Extended Hours of
Operation” beyond 2 AM. Revoke existing “Conditional Use” permits from the three or
more fast food restaurants in the area that are permitted to remain open until 4 AM.
City Attorney-
Central District
Code Enforcement follow up with problem locations. Work with the Entertainment
Commission, Police, Fire, DBI and ABC to share information on entertainment locations
in the affected area.
District Attorney
Follow up prosecution of Municipal Police Codes, Fire Codes, Business and Professions
Codes and Penal Code violations. Refer cases that are not prosecuted to Community
Dispute Services or other agency for follow up.
DPT-MTAAssign four Parking Control Officers from 8 PM-2AM to handle tow away zone on
Broadway, coordinate traffic control for MUNI routes and for areas as needed for traffic
diversions, including Coit Tower and the Broadway Tunnel.
DPWStreet Cleaning water trucks to clean corridor streets at 2 AM. Monitor area for graffiti
and trash build up on Broadway and around perimeter streets. Steam clean sidewalks in
front of clubs on a weekly basis.
Department of ElectricityPerform monthly surveys along the corridor for street lighting problems. Replace street
lights that are out on Columbus Avenue. Increase lighting at Coit Tower.
Central District
Community Policing
Beats
Central Station runs full time Foot Officers at:
• Chinatown
• North Beach
• Union Square
• Fisherman’s Wharf
• Embarcadero Center (10B Officers hired by Boston Properties)
Officers walk a foot beat with bicycle patrols incorporated as well. Chinatown Beat
Officers attend monthly Housing Authority Meetings.
V. CRIME WATCH AND SUCCESS STORIES
SAFE Programs• Bicycle Safety Fair
• “Read to Kids” at North Beach Place Public Housing
• “National Night Out” at Joe DiMaggio Playground
• Community Clean up at Joe DiMaggio Playground
• Community Clean up at Trenton Alley
• Graffiti Abatement in Chinatown
• Graffiti Abatement District wide
• Neighborhood Watch and Residential Security Assessments on Telegraph Hill
• Neighborhood Watch at Golden Gate Commons
• Business Watch in Union Square
• Business Watch on Waverly Place
Quality of Life Outreach• 5 Full time Officers devoted to addressing Homeless Issues
• Return to Residence Outreach (Homeward Bound)
• Trash and campsite clean ups with DPW on a regular basis
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
5,989
453
B
15,447
6,742
C
12,852
26,821
I
1,475
178
TOTAL
35,763
34,194
District Total
69,957
Central District
Part I and Part II Crimes
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Auto Boosting (Larceny)
Burglary
Homicide - Murder & Non-Negligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
Motor Vehicle Theft
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
YTD Total
12
12
26
23
20
16
Jul
17
20
13
8
11
10
188
2
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
12
154
134
179
161
164
159
172
175
170
172
113
142
1,895
84
66
74
73
87
63
97
68
88
53
70
60
883
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
145
161
162
168
162
179
134
166
156
161
123
109
1,826
42
47
48
44
41
57
47
61
38
52
41
47
565
1
3
1
1
1
0
4
1
1
3
1
3
20
29
25
27
35
34
23
40
33
28
18
19
19
330
470
451
517
507
510
498
512
525
495
468
378
391
5,722
24
22
23
22
18
26
20
14
29
23
25
18
264
4
2
1
2
2
0
3
0
1
2
2
1
20
26
27
31
19
22
22
26
19
13
20
21
15
261
Fraud/Worthless Checks
7
9
6
9
5
6
10
6
9
9
3
8
87
Gambling
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
5
Juvenile Offenses
0
4
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
2
0
14
Forgery/Counterfeiting
Liquor Laws
Malicious Mischief
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
3
10
56
56
70
86
57
54
55
62
57
43
43
43
682
Narcotics
11
13
8
8
17
9
5
10
14
14
15
13
137
Off. Against Family/Child
13
12
19
21
22
25
17
19
19
17
8
15
207
Other Assaults
56
41
42
59
50
34
60
50
32
50
31
38
543
Other Miscellaneous
82
76
67
88
92
80
78
62
82
100
92
89
988
Other MUNI Offenses
5
3
7
4
4
3
6
0
4
7
12
1
56
Receiving Stolen Property
1
0
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
4
0
1
15
Sex Offenses
4
10
13
9
8
10
6
6
5
7
5
3
86
Vice, Prostitution
8
3
6
8
9
6
5
32
23
18
20
17
155
10
4
6
5
2
2
12
3
9
7
2
5
67
Part II Total
311
282
303
342
310
280
308
284
302
324
281
270
3,597
Total
781
733
820
849
820
778
820
809
797
792
659
661
9,319
Weapons, Carrying, etc.
*The data on this report is accurate at the time this report was prepared
Southern District
850 Bryant Street
415-553-1373
The Southern District incorporates the Ferry Building, extending
south from Market Street to 16th Street and east to the Bay. It
includes that South of Market, Embarcadero, China Basin areas. The
original home of Southern Station was located at 4th & Clara Streets.
In 1926, Albert Coffey designed a building in an elaborate Spanish
Baroque style to replace the shack that had been destroyed in the
1906 earthquake. In 1961, Southern Station relocated to the first floor
of the Hall of Justice.
Captain
Denis O’Leary
Originally a mainly industrial area,
the district has in recent years been
the center of residential loft
development, a nightlife destination,
and the new home of the San
Francisco Giants at PacBell Park.
Southern District
Accomplishments
For 2006, Southern Station had a reduced homicide rate of -54% from the
previous year as well as a reduced theft rate of -11%. This was due to the hard
work of Southern Station Officers even with reduced staffing of 17% at the
station.
Use of Violence Reduction Overtime to fund foot beats on Market Street, Fourth
Street, and Night Club Venues.
Southern District
Community Policing
Significant programs related to community policing:
• Regular attendance of all Community Meetings in District by Southern
Station’s Commissioned Officers.
• Patrol Sergeants assigned to sectors and areas of concern (Market Street
and SOMA Night Clubs) for Problem Solving responsibilities
• Public Drunkenness enforced by all foot beat officers.
• Business owner responsible cards updated by all officers
• Two officers assigned to Operation Outreach
• Twelve new neighborhood watch programs implemented
• Southern station provided barbequed food at three community events in
Sixth Street Corridor.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
2,078
246
B
5,327
2,066
C
6,344
8,443
I
1,097
63
TOTAL
14,846
10,818
District Total
25,664
Southern District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Auto Boosting
(Larceny)
Burglary
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
30
YTD
Total
320
21
27
29
31
26
25
28
31
20
22
30
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
13
252
184
248
287
308
238
247
310
261
279
270
212
3,096
55
38
59
60
69
62
66
79
72
64
84
83
791
Homicide - Murder &
Non-Negligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
182
160
188
160
162
171
182
183
190
209
192
213
2,192
Motor Vehicle Theft
42
35
43
45
59
58
65
61
51
50
52
55
616
8
3
0
2
1
5
2
3
2
3
3
1
33
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
47
33
41
35
36
55
54
58
49
52
48
31
539
608
482
609
622
663
614
646
727
647
680
679
626
7,603
25
21
32
20
24
25
24
34
30
41
42
18
336
5
4
2
1
2
2
0
3
2
0
6
4
31
21
28
23
31
27
27
32
19
27
19
16
18
288
8
12
6
8
11
5
17
7
9
4
11
4
102
Fraud/Worthless
Checks
Gambling
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Juvenile Offenses
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
4
12
Liquor Laws
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
7
Malicious Mischief
41
55
78
101
75
58
77
68
74
64
48
58
797
Narcotics
73
47
71
55
48
40
64
58
46
70
67
61
700
Off. Against
Family/Child
Other Assaults
21
29
24
26
26
19
29
23
20
14
19
16
266
62
52
67
65
77
63
67
77
66
68
52
48
764
Other Miscellaneous
150
144
156
138
128
131
142
125
105
136
118
117
1,590
Other MUNI Offenses
19
15
12
10
11
12
13
24
10
16
16
10
168
5
4
7
12
4
3
2
4
8
1
10
2
62
Receiving Stolen
Property
Sex Offenses
11
6
10
4
7
6
6
12
7
7
10
7
93
Vice, Prostitution
2
4
3
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
2
1
18
Weapons, Carrying,
etc.
Part II Total
9
6
6
10
5
10
6
11
5
11
5
7
91
454
427
497
484
448
404
480
467
410
456
424
376
5,327
1,062
909
1,106
1,106
1,111
1,018
1,126
1,194
1,057
1,136
1,103
1,002
12,930
Total
Bayview District
The original station, known as
South East Station and later as
Potrero Station, was built in 1915 to
serve the residents of Potrero Hill
and Bayview. In 1987, voters
approved a bond measure to build a
new station at 201 Williams
Avenue. The newly named
Bayview Station opened in
February 1997.
The Bayview Police District covers
one of the largest areas and includes
the southeastern part of the city,
extending along the eastern edge of
McClaren Park (Cambridge Street)
to the Bay and south from Channel
Street to the San Mateo County
line.
The area includes Monster Park,
home of the San Francisco 49ers,
and is the focus of a major
redevelopment effort at Hunters
Point with a new municipal rail
line to extend the length of Third
Street.
Captain
Albert Pardini
201 Williams St
415-671-2300
Bayview District
Accomplishments
During the year members of Bayview station were successful in reducing crime in
many categories and developing a better working relationship with the
community. The effort involved explaining my approach to crime problems,
informing the community about recent incidents and the outcome of our effort,
educating the community regarding how to obtain services, provide them with a
sufficient amount of information so they could understand our limitations, and
establishing framework to address problems where they could see a notable
change in a short period of time.
Several different techniques were used to reduce crime. Most notably was the
staffing of the violent crime suppression units (3C48, 3C90, & 3C91). These
units provided an enhanced amount of patrol officers each day that responded to
"hot spots" within the district. These units took action to prevent crime (916, 917,
etc. investigations), arrest individuals engaged in criminal conduct and provide a
higher level of visibility in the community. Inconjunction was the effort by the
members of the cease-fire team who conducted investigations that developed
enough information to obtain search warrants, arrest warrants and on-view arrests.
Another key part in reducing crime was the day to day effort by the members
assigned to patrol the district. The men and women of Bayview station provide
the highest level of service possible to arrest criminals and provide the community
that they were here to assist them.
The implementation of significant programs: During 2006, several programs
were created or expanded to reduce crime and provide a working relationship with
the community. On a typical month, members of Bayview station would plan and
execute Robbery Abatement Team operations that are designed to arrest suspects
who prey on people that they perceive as the most vulnerable of victims. The
Serious Traffic Offender Program (STOP) that results in the arrest of people who
are often driving vehicles in violation of State law and are involved in more
serious criminal activity. To combat narcotics violation, the Buy/Bust program
that involves a decoy officer purchasing drugs from dealers in the community and
then arresting the individual.
Bayview District
Community Policing
The implementation of a police community meeting hosted by the commanding
officer of Bayview station. Each month the community attends a meeting that has
guest speakers from other city agencies. The guest speakers inform the
community on the services that they provide and recent events involving that
agency in the community. The city attorney updates the community on recent
code enforcement action and is available at the end of the meeting to receive new
complaints. I provide a crime update, take questions, receive new requests for
assistance. I have attended dozens of community meetings and educated the
community about my resources and our effort to address crime. Often times
action was taken but because the community was not aware of it, their perception
was that the matter was not addressed.
Another emerging event that is being used is to have some patrol officers stop by
at the beginning of community meetings to introduce themselves to the attendees.
While the meeting may be facilitated by anyone from a Sergeant to Captain, the
community has an opportunity to meet the officers and the officers have the
opportunity to meet the community.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
6,912
941
B
13,315
8,130
C
10,285
86,947
I
1,364
167
TOTAL
31,876
96,185
District Total
96,185
Bayview District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Burglary
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
16
YTD
Total
296
13
19
25
33
30
27
32
25
40
17
19
4
2
3
7
6
2
12
8
4
11
3
6
68
120
96
71
81
64
86
53
79
62
56
67
53
888
61
45
43
65
69
62
77
88
75
52
34
37
708
2
1
0
4
3
1
3
7
1
2
1
3
28
Homicide - Murder & NonNegligent Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
32
33
26
36
39
55
34
40
44
46
29
30
444
Motor Vehicle Theft
73
71
75
70
58
75
80
79
58
62
73
61
835
0
3
2
0
0
2
1
2
4
1
0
1
16
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
53
42
47
41
49
56
52
50
33
42
39
42
546
358
312
292
337
318
366
344
378
321
289
265
249
3,829
32
25
28
32
24
35
28
29
21
23
38
23
338
3
2
1
1
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
14
20
13
17
23
12
25
24
27
11
13
12
8
205
4
5
7
2
2
3
4
7
7
3
3
4
51
Gambling
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Juvenile Offenses
5
6
4
2
2
3
5
6
3
6
5
8
55
Liquor Laws
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Malicious Mischief
64
62
58
59
60
66
73
73
60
70
42
44
731
Narcotics
40
34
41
33
41
56
45
50
40
50
41
39
510
38
39
47
48
45
33
34
36
38
34
50
28
470
Other Assaults
37
31
38
42
34
30
47
42
44
45
38
34
462
168
140
122
141
129
134
177
219
187
218
196
181
2,012
Other Miscellaneous
Other MUNI Offenses
2
6
3
6
3
2
7
7
6
7
8
8
65
0
2
2
4
1
4
1
2
1
3
3
0
23
Sex Offenses
0
5
5
4
8
5
12
9
8
5
5
2
68
Vice, Prostitution
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
17
17
10
20
17
24
17
19
22
15
16
15
21
213
Part II Total
431
381
395
415
389
416
478
532
446
495
459
401
5,238
Total
789
693
687
752
707
782
822
910
767
784
724
650
9,067
Mission District
630 Valencia Street
415-558-5400
Captain
John Goldberg
Our staffing allows for both uniformed patrol and plain-clothes enforcement. Of
specific note are three foot beats that are staffed seven days per week: 16th &
Mission Streets, Lower 24th Street and Castro Street. There are two solo
motorcycle officers, and four officers assigned to homeless outreach
The Mission Police District spans from the Central Freeway to the east; Twin Peaks to the west; Duboce St. to the
North and Cesar Chavez St. to the south, covering approximately 2.73 square miles. According to the 2000 Census,
there are 85,000 people who reside in this district. Additionally, Mission Station is responsible for 20 parks, 17
public schools, 7 private schools, 222 ABC licensed premises, as well as many others permitted properties. There
are approximately 90 registered sex offenders. Mission Station currently handles approximately 13,000 calls for
service each month.
Mission District
Accomplishments
During 2006, Mission Station had five on-going district enforcement operations and
many targeted operations to address specific crime problems. Ongoing operations
include: prostitution abatement, narcotics enforcement and violence reduction. Targeted
operations have included a sixty-day operation at 16th & Mission Streets, burglary
abatement in Noe Valley and the reopening of Garfield Park. Through directed patrol and
our enforcement operations, Mission Station personnel made 2,158 Felony arrests, 1,844
Misdemeanor arrests, 1,280 Narcotic related offenses and wrote 5,510 Moving Violations
and reduced reported crime in the District by approximately 4%.
Several areas of the Mission Police District have seen an increase in the number
of burglaries, robberies, and gang activity. Violent crimes have also occurred in
and about the Bernal Dwellings Public Housing.
Our violence reduction plan has increased patrols to specific problem areas. It has
reduced the number of incidence and curtailed some of the violence that had been
occurring. Directed patrols focus on core problems and the associated violations
that adversely impact the quality of life for those who live and work in the area.
On a positive note, The Valencia Gardens Housing Development has reopened
with few problems. The Valencia Gardens, previously a very troubled public
housing development, reopened over the summer with over 700 residents. In
preparation for the reopening, Mission Station worked closely with the property
management company, neighbors and residents to prevent the return of the crime
that plagued that community.
Other ongoing programs include:
• Policing “hot spots” with a variety of resources from within the police
department,
• Concentrated enforcement for robbery, burglary, narcotic, and quality of life
issues, including decoy operations as appropriate,
• Working with other city agencies to improve the quality of life for our
residents,
• Graffiti enforcement and clean-up coordinated with DPW,
• Working with DPT, traffic safety, planning, enforcement and education,
• Working with the City Attorney’s Office, Code Enforcement to abate
problems at specific properties,
• Event Planning and coordination for parades, demonstrations, celebrations and
street fairs,
• Working with SAFE, coordinating safety presentations and neighborhood
watches, and
• Education through community meetings, newsletters and e-mails
Mission District
Community Policing
Community policing is the core of our policing efforts. Mission Station personnel
conduct presentations throughout the year for a variety of businesses, organizations
and community groups. During these meetings, topics of discussion cover but are
not limited to: district make-up, special events, calls for service, crime statistics,
arrest statistics, and specific concerns, including robberies, residential and auto
burglaries, gang activity, prostitution, narcotic sales and traffic violations. Followup to these community meetings often results in directed enforcement to address the
specific community concerns.
In addition to going into the community for meetings in the neighborhoods, Mission
Station publishes a weekly e-mail letter and holds monthly community meetings at
the Station. The newsletter and monthly meeting is a means to inform the public of
currents events, the latest crime statistic and trends, as well as, obtain input from
community members and groups. This open forum affords the residents and
merchants within the community an opportunity to voice their concerns about
specific incidents and or critique our response to crime issues in our district.
Currently, there are 75+ groups and organizations within our district boundaries. In
addition to our meetings, we attend their meetings, whenever invited.
Through e-mail, phone, community newsletters and neighborhood meetings,
officers at Mission Station maintain open communication within our community.
The personnel at Mission Station continue building bridges within the community;
this has been accomplished through their dedication and hard work.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
9,464
736
B
18,980
12,415
C
23,809
42,767
I
2,271
222
TOTAL
54,524
56,140
District Total
110,664
Mission District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Burglary
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
32
YTD
Total
359
29
36
30
23
32
39
31
34
23
31
19
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
5
1
1
18
118
90
102
112
95
102
105
143
129
118
75
76
1,265
44
52
65
63
63
61
62
68
54
58
77
71
738
Homicide - Murder &
Non-Negligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
2
1
12
78
105
97
98
108
105
114
122
104
96
96
75
1,198
Motor Vehicle Theft
65
66
60
77
79
88
106
105
84
73
86
69
958
Rape
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
1
0
1
2
23
44
39
61
48
51
68
57
64
61
43
46
47
629
381
391
420
425
433
469
482
541
456
425
403
374
5,200
28
33
29
24
30
24
31
36
47
35
29
22
368
0
3
0
2
2
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
13
23
27
26
24
25
23
27
30
27
21
19
22
294
10
4
4
1
6
3
6
7
7
7
3
10
68
2
4
5
2
1
6
2
2
4
0
6
2
36
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Juvenile Offenses
Liquor Laws
0
1
0
1
0
4
3
1
1
2
0
0
13
64
72
60
62
60
52
64
47
76
75
70
49
751
Narcotics
71
102
66
91
70
59
80
102
76
86
81
64
948
35
36
49
42
27
28
51
30
33
49
43
32
455
Malicious Mischief
Other Assaults
62
45
66
77
85
65
74
63
80
86
45
55
803
Other Miscellaneous
173
175
164
182
195
120
151
140
120
141
135
115
1,811
Other MUNI Offenses
18
15
13
7
7
14
13
10
9
9
11
10
136
4
1
5
1
2
4
2
4
3
3
4
2
35
Receiving Stolen
Property
Sex Offenses
9
9
9
6
13
9
8
15
9
7
6
10
110
Vice, Prostitution
14
52
56
46
39
43
57
37
44
41
56
45
530
17
14
11
14
9
17
18
20
18
7
13
8
166
Part II Total
530
593
563
582
571
471
589
545
556
570
521
446
6,537
Total
911
984
983
1,007
1,004
940
1,071
1,086
1,012
995
924
820
11,737
Northern District
1125 Fillmore Street
415-614-3400
The Northern Police
District encompasses several
diverse neighborhoods, including
the Western Addition, Pacific
Heights, Japantown, Polk Gulch,
Russian Hill and the Marina. The
district is bounded by Larkin
Street, Market Street, Steiner
Street to Broadway, and west on
Broadway to the Presidio. The
north boundary of the district is
San Francisco Bay.
Captain
Kevin Dillon
Although the Northern Police
District is geographically one of
the smallest, it is one of the most
densely populated.
The Northern District is also a favored location for street fairs,
celebrations and cultural events, including the Fillmore Street
Jazz Festival, Fleet Week celebration, and the Nihonmachi
Street Fair, all of which add a rich mix to the cultural flavor of
the district.
Northern District
Accomplishments
Hayes Valley North Housing Development: Drug dealing has plagued this
development for many years. Neighbors have worked with the police to identify and
eliminate the problem. During the last year the problem was first eradicated at one
corner and after further efforts street drug dealing has practically ceased. It appears
that some of the activity has moved to Hayes Valley south, several blocks away.
Efforts are underway to attack the problem at the new location. Our success was due
to the continual efforts of several community members that never ceased in their
efforts to improve the neighborhood.
Traffic Enforcement: Members of Northern Station wrote 6032 moving citations in
2006. This represents an increase of 27% over 2005. With the assignment of
motorcycle officers to the station we showed a 71% increase in citations for speeding
violations.
The strategy used by Northern Station is to be flexible in our response to the crime
hotspots. The last year has seen a major effort to manage and reduce the gun- related
violence in the lower part of the district. Our plainclothes teams have worked with
Gang Task Force, Narcotics Division and DEA to reduce the violent crime.
Informants have been very effective in providing the needed information to conduct
numerous search warrants and to make arrests. Our code enforcement officer and our
street crimes unit work closely with the member of the City Attorney’s office
assigned to assist us with code enforcement issues. While these efforts include the
entire northern district there has been a focus on the Haight St. corridor.
Vice Operations: Prostitution is a significant problem in the Polk St. corridor.
Officers from Northern Station have worked with our vice inspectors throughout the
year to arrest pimps, prostitutes and their clients. These operations have resulted in
hundred of arrests.
Narcotics Operations: Narcotics are a major problem and cause of the violence in the
Western Addition and Hayes Valley communities. Our plainclothes street crimes unit
has worked with narcotics and DEA to make dozens of arrests in this area.
Western Addition foot beats: Northern and Park Stations were at the center of the
legislation promoting foot beats throughout the city. Northern was already staffing
the required number of beat officers when the legislation was introduced. Northern
presently has 19 beat officers with 11 of those officers working in the Western
Addition, Hayes Valley and Haight St. corridors.
Northern District
Community Policing
Officers have worked with members of the Hayes Valley Neighborhood Association
to help with their Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas events that help bring
these holidays to the poorer young residents of Hayes Valley. The majority of the
recipients live in the housing developments.
Northern Station works with SF SAFE to create neighborhood watch programs
throughout the district. A new development is combining the concept of
neighborhood watch with NERT so that residents of a block can look after each other
in the event of a disaster.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
8,684
761
B
17,826
13,363
C
18,542
71,205
I
2,506
175
TOTAL
47,558
85,504
District Total
133,602
Northern District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Burglary
Larceny, Other
Motor Vehicle Theft
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
18
YTD
Total
300
26
21
32
39
25
36
20
31
19
20
13
8
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
19
349
255
353
361
354
311
332
352
307
320
314
264
3,872
97
92
113
114
102
90
100
129
75
81
77
78
1,148
1
0
0
3
0
3
2
1
1
4
0
0
15
121
109
131
110
120
125
110
100
112
99
87
92
1,316
73
70
74
76
64
70
60
71
68
60
59
64
809
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
20
37
47
32
47
50
47
42
45
41
33
32
27
480
715
596
739
753
718
685
669
731
626
619
584
544
7,979
18
32
29
32
24
35
36
27
26
31
27
20
337
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
9
32
26
40
30
22
34
35
30
33
19
19
20
340
3
11
6
10
10
4
5
7
7
6
5
10
84
Gambling
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
Juvenile Offenses
3
6
1
7
1
4
0
2
1
1
1
3
30
Liquor Laws
3
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
2
0
10
Malicious Mischief
76
72
77
97
101
74
86
104
82
79
67
66
981
Narcotics
27
38
59
39
28
33
38
51
55
48
37
26
479
14
24
16
20
33
19
25
12
41
27
18
23
272
Other Assaults
49
48
53
51
56
57
55
52
53
36
47
43
600
190
146
149
109
142
138
100
120
100
146
111
129
1,580
Other Miscellaneous
Other MUNI Offenses
1
2
2
2
4
2
0
2
1
4
3
2
25
6
3
8
4
3
1
3
3
4
4
2
4
45
Sex Offenses
Vice, Prostitution
Part II Total
Total
9
2
6
6
11
7
8
15
6
7
8
6
91
21
7
16
31
15
11
18
63
43
44
42
21
332
8
5
6
9
9
6
11
8
9
13
12
13
109
461
422
471
448
461
431
420
496
461
467
401
387
5,326
1,176
1,018
1,210
1,201
1,179
1,116
1,089
1,227
1,087
1,086
985
931
13,305
Park District
The Park Police District comprises the area bordered by
Geary Boulevard, Steiner, Market, Upper Market, 7th
Avenue and the vast east end of Golden Gate Park. The
men and women officers at Park Station serve the
communities of Cole Valley, Haight Street, the Western
Addition, Twin Peaks, and the Duboce and Castro areas.
They work in patrol cars, on foot beats, on buses, patrol
wagons and off-road vehicles from the renowned bucolic
stretches of Golden Gate park to the world-famous
thoroughfares of Haight Street and Castro Street.
Built originally as quarters
for the Mounted Unit, the
station was reopened in
1995 after a complete
refurbishing, maintaining
the original 1910 Missionstyle façade with its stucco
walls and tile roof. The
station is now an efficient,
functional and secure place
for officers, as
well as a nonintimidating
building for the
residents and
visitors on the
surrounding
neighborhoods.
Captain
John Ehrlich
1899 Waller Street
415-242-3000
Park District
Accomplishments
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Reduced homicides from seven in 2005 to two in 2006
Violence around the Robert Pitts Housing Development reduced through foot
patrols and a joint Narcotics DEA operation resulting in numerous warrants.
Knock Out Posse (KOP) activity in the King-Garvey Cooperative Housing
Association curtailed through combination of foot patrol, GTF, Northen
Station, Narcotics and General Work arrests.
Creation of the Alvord Lake Task Force. This brought together City
Departments such as (Recreation & Park, DPW, DCYF, DPH), Coalition on
Homelessness, youth advocates (Homeless Youth Alliance, Larkin Street
Youth, neighborhood groups (HAIA, HANC) and interested neighbors to try
to fashion a community response to the homeless youth and the drug dealing
in the area.
Increased staffing of foot beats from 4 officers to twelve officers. There are
now five full time officers on the Upper Haight Street beat 3F43. One Officer
starts at 0800 hours. Five Officers work 1100-2100 hours.
Continuations of Park Station policy that all officers not on probation have
steady assignments. Each sector or beat on each shift has areas designated by
Lts & Sgts for attention and 10-8 foot patrol.
Increased community involvement in disaster preparedness through
participation in the OES District Five initiative. A well-attended Community
Forum in April had representatives from SFPD, OES, SFFD, NERT, SFUSD,
DPW, DPT, SFPUC, MUNI, UCSF, USF, and the Red Cross each give a
presentation and answer question on the disaster plans.
The San Francisco Scum F*** gang centered at Haight & Cole caused grief to
longtime residents by their increasingly uncivilized behavior leading up to
beatings & robbery. They were suppressed and are no longer a factor in the
area.
Clean up of Eastern End of Golden Gate Park. This was achieved through a
combination of the Department efforts. Outreach teams offered services and
alternatives to life in the park. Early morning operations used a combination
of outreach officers offering services and other officers citing or arresting
people trashing the park. RPD employees would follow and clean up.
Crack house at 1730 Grove closed with Narcotics by using a controlled buy
followed up with search warrants
Crack house at 42 Downey shut down through Park plainclothes activity
followed up by code abatement.
Abandoned house at 1949 Oak was being used as crash pad for the SFSF
gang. Code Abatement officer located elderly out of town owner and forced it
to be sold.
Mail theft ring at 1900 block of Grove spotted. Postal Inspectors brought in
suspects arrested.
Long time drug house at 566 Central is jointly owned by family members.
They were persuaded to buy out problem brothers.
Provided impetus for eviction proceedings for 1150 Pierce a KOP gang
stronghold.
Park District
•
•
Contributed over $8,500 to Combined Charity Campaign
New Panhandle bathrooms remain untrashed through outreach to homeless
groups asking that they treat it as their resource and inviting them to opening.
The two major crime areas were the Western Addition and Upper Haight.
Western Addition The violence around the Robert Pitts Housing Development
and the Martin Luther King-Marcus Garvey Cooperative Housing Association
had resulted in six homicides within a block of these developments. We increased
our Western Addition Beat 3F44 from two officers on the swing watch to two
teams of two officers on the swing watch and two teams of two officers on the
1100-2100 watch. The 3F44 beat also included Divisadero Street and Lower
Haight Street. In the Lower Haight beat officers were instructed to continue patrol
into the Northern District on the 300-500 blocks of Haight Street. We addressed
Violence Reduction to staff an additional two-officer team on the swing watch.
This overtime resulted in 205 felony arrests, 250 misdemeanor arrests, 734
moving violations and 305 parking citations. We had regular Fugitive Recovery
Enforcement Team (FRET) operations in the area. We coordinated information
with both Northern Station Plainclothes unit and the Gang Task Force (GTF).
Narcotics used a DEA informant to make drug buys in both developments leading
to over 30 arrest warrants. We also instituted five Serious Traffic Offender
Program (STOP) traffic enforcement programs leading to over 75 cars being
towed. When a kidnapping/beating between the KOP and the “Choppa City”
Gang a block away Park Officers worked closely with General Work and GTF to
make arrests. We then followed up with the DA’s office to keep the suspects
incarcerated. The above strategy stopped gang members and associates from
loitering freely and slowed the violence.
Upper Haight Street & Golden Gate Park The Upper Haight had several issues.
Starting in winter a new gang of mostly homeless youth formed at Haight & Cole.
They called themselves the San Francisco Scum F*** and had the individual
letters SFSF tattooed on adjoining fingers. They engaged in inappropriate
behavior including aggressive panhandling, to urination in public, to littering, to
blocking the sidewalk, to beatings and robberies some with anti homosexual slurs
being uttered. We had marijuana and psychedelic drugs being sold mainly in the
Alvord Lake area at the Haight & Stanyan entrance to Golden Gate Park. There
were also thugs coming from other areas to rip off the mostly “hippie” type
dealers. We doubled our foot patrols to two officer teams working from 11002100 hours. We also had midnight units walk Haight Street from 2100 hours to
midnight. Beat officers targeted the most obnoxious members of the SFSF gang
for enforcement of the law. Eventually our regular presence, enforcement activity
and deaths due to overdoses drove the SFSF away. Our plainclothes officers on
day watch and swing watch made almost daily attests of drug dealers. Buy Bust
operations at least every month in conjunction with Narcotics would target the
violent elements for arrest.
Park District
Enforcement Operations and Results
Park Code Enforcement These operations were performed between the hours of
10pm and 6am when parks are closed. Our PARK officer, Operation Outreach
officer, and other officers would go out after campsites with RPD employees.
Illegal campers egregiously damaging the park would be targeted. Outreach
officers would offer services while other officers would take enforcement actions.
RPD employees would clean up the areas after the people were moved out.
Sixteen operations resulted in seventeen bookings and 184 citations.
Park Station did not start tracking statistics for other operations until July.
STOP Program Five Operations four of which resulted 64 tows and 375 moving
violations
Buy Bust Six operations after August & arrests not tracked
FRET Two after August & arrests not tracked
Park District
Community Policing
Alvord Lake Task Force (ALTF) Alvord Lake is a sometimes filled pond between
the Haight & Stanyan entrance to Golden Gate Park and the tunnel leading to
Sharon Meadow and the Children’s Playground. As a legacy from the 1960s
youth would come from around the world to experience the liberal values of the
area. Many would come to sell hippie type drugs of marijuana and psychedelics.
When relatively peaceful dealers populate an area possessing money and drugs
more violent criminals would come to prey upon them. Park Station would
receive reports of beatings and sometimes admissions that victims were robbed of
their drugs. These dealers would be arrested several times and just when serious
sanctions appeared possible they would leave town making way for another. The
ALTF was started by Park Station to fashion a community response to the
problem of homeless youth and drug dealing in the Alvord Lake area. All
members of the community were invited to bring their ideas. Specifically invited
were two local youth outreach groups (Homeless Youth Alliance & Larkin Street
Youth), Neighborhood groups (HAIA, CVIA), City Departments (RPD, DPH,
DCYF, DA, City Attorney), Supervisor Mirkarimi’s office, Coalition on
Homelessness. Bringing all these groups together resulted in increased
communication and understanding. When the new Panhandle bathrooms were
opened RPD was able to talk to the youth outreach groups about their fears that
they would be destroyed. We asked the outreach groups top communicate with
the youth that the bathrooms were for them as well and they would be losers if
damage was done. The homeless youth attended the formal opening and the
bathrooms are still in good shape. When the SFSF began their activities
neighborhood members used the ALTF to express their displeasure. The outreach
teams were given to opportunity to change behavior. When that failed the
outreach groups did not oppose Park Station enforcement efforts. The ALTF
became a forum for community ideas. The outreach groups asked for showers,
sharps containers and jobs. One outcome has been the monthly Alvord Lake
Garden Party where neighbors, RPD, Park Station, DPW and homeless youth
come together to spend a Saturday morning cleaning up the area and planting. E
mail has been used to keep the wider community up to date. Several Park District
Community Forums have been use to allow people to participate at night. While
the ALTF has had its critics it has allowed the community to move forward with
the SFPD on a response to this decades long problem.
Village Project Summer Programs The Village project under the leadership of
Adrian Williams created a summer program including lunch for Western Addition
youth. Park Station officers helped arrange, transport and accompany inner city
youth on an outing to Santa Cruz.
Village Project Halloween at Hamilton Rec Center. Park Officers provided food
and helped at the Halloween haunted house happening in the Rec Center.
Park District
Christmas Toy Giveaway at the King Garvey Cooperative. Park Officers obtained
food & thousands of dollars worth of toys. They were given away to over 200
kids. The underserved 13-17 year olds were given age appropriate gifts.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
3,477
286
B
7,749
5,592
C
9,271
59,511
I
1,131
121
TOTAL
21,628
65,510
District Total
87,138
Park District
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
3
YTD
Total
89
Aggravated Assault
6
5
8
8
12
8
9
9
5
9
7
Arson
2
0
0
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
13
57
63
76
82
55
57
76
71
67
75
53
44
776
Burglary
46
52
68
74
72
62
62
58
30
35
50
72
681
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
Larceny, Other
58
29
40
32
49
44
45
46
55
51
37
48
534
Motor Vehicle Theft
51
54
56
38
42
31
45
51
48
37
31
40
524
0
2
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
8
Rape
Robbery
13
15
9
19
13
25
12
17
16
7
7
10
163
233
220
259
257
248
228
250
254
222
215
186
218
2,790
23
15
20
18
16
9
15
9
8
4
8
17
162
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
8
17
20
11
16
15
12
9
11
14
15
4
4
148
3
3
0
3
4
2
4
3
2
1
0
1
26
Juvenile Offenses
6
8
6
9
11
12
15
9
13
15
7
8
119
Liquor Laws
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
7
34
29
30
38
30
25
35
33
34
26
38
41
393
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Malicious Mischief
Narcotics
26
27
22
14
16
32
20
45
21
22
12
22
279
12
14
13
9
9
19
16
16
19
20
10
7
164
Other Assaults
28
16
26
27
24
34
19
21
25
26
20
20
286
Other Miscellaneous
64
63
53
55
57
52
73
62
74
72
73
75
773
Other MUNI Offenses
0
0
5
4
0
4
3
4
1
0
1
3
25
2
0
2
1
1
3
2
0
1
2
1
0
15
Sex Offenses
2
1
6
3
2
4
5
0
4
4
3
1
35
2
5
3
2
6
5
1
6
7
4
6
3
50
Part II Total
219
202
199
201
193
216
218
220
223
211
185
203
2,490
Total
452
422
458
458
441
444
468
474
445
426
371
421
5,280
Richmond District
461 6th Avenue
415-666-8000
Covering the northwest corner of the city, the Richmond police district is largely
residential, but also includes the long commercial, shopping, and restaurant
corridors of Geary Boulevard and Clement Street, most of Golden Gate Park, the
Golden Gate National Recreation Area and the University of San Francisco
campus.
Captain
Sandra Tong
Richmond District
Accomplishments
Crime mapping statistics indicate that there was a 2% reduction in part one crimes
in 2006 compared to the previous year. There was a 2.5% decrease in burglaries
and robberies and a 25% decrease in the number of vehicle thefts. There were
slight increases (.1 %) in arson and assaults and an 11% increase in petty thefts.
The decrease in burglaries and robberies is a good indicator as to the overall
safety of the district. The reduction of a personal crime and crime in ones home is
important to the community and from police perspective.
The mandate of monthly COMP Stat presentations has also been a valuable
mechanism in evaluating and addressing crime problems within our district. The
review and coordination of required COMP Stat categories related to staffing,
comparison of crime statistics, response times, traffic data, firearm seizure,
overtime summary and personnel issues provide an important overview of district
operations.
Increased Traffic Safety
Traffic safety is a high priority for the residents and merchants in our district. The
district has major thoroughfares that intersect the district, increasing commute and
overall traffic congestion on a daily basis. We have Park Presidio Boulevard,
Geary Boulevard, California Street, Clement Street, Arguello Boulevard and
Fulton Street. The population of the district includes a majority of older adults
that live and shop in the district, along with the large residential and merchant
corridors that include families with children.
In 2005 and 2006, there were no traffic fatalities in the Richmond district. On a
daily basis our officers conduct aggressive traffic enforcement. In 2006 officers
issued approximately 7, 400 citations, which was the third highest of the ten
district stations. The assignment of two P2 Solo Motorcycle Officers in the
district has been a tremendous resource. The strategic placement of the radar
trailer is also a valuable resource in educating motorist regarding their speed in
the district. Our overall traffic citations have decreased 9% from 2005, however,
there are external factors impacting the statistics. We have less staff, increased
special events and specialized units. However, we’ve employed a system of
‘target enforcement’ that has proven effective in reducing accidents and more
importantly, traffic fatalities. Each sector car and the P2 Solo Motorcycle officers
has a target enforcement location each month within the sector or district.
Overall, I believe the community perspective is that the police department has
increased traffic safety in the district. The Traffic Bureau has been a tremendous
resource through the Pedestrian Right of Way Program. In 2006, the Traffic
Company operated eight enforcement operations, predominantly along Geary
Boulevard and issued 598 citations. 524 of the citations were issued for failure to
Richmond District
yield to a pedestrian. Their enforcement contributed greatly to educating
motorists that they are required to yield to pedestrians at an intersection and
increasing traffic safety in our district.
The decrease in part I crimes for 2006 can be attributed to a combination of daily
crime analysis and the strong community policing partnership that we share with
the residents and merchants in the district.
The daily review of police reports assists in identifying a crime series or crime
pattern in the district. If we determine that a crime series is occurring based on
the type of crime, location of crime and method of the crime, we quickly
formulate a task force and develop a community-policing plan that includes
increased police enforcement and outreach to the community. An example of this
partnership occurred in April, 2006 when a robbery series was identified in
Presidio Heights. Within one week the same suspect had committed three street
robberies against residents in the neighborhood. The Robbery Detail provided
information regarding the “Presidio Heights Bandit” and we quickly formulated
an enforcement plan. I contacted the Presidio Heights Neighborhood Association
and notified the president of the crime series. I requested that she notify the
residents of the incident, the suspect description and I provided her with safety
tips that included having the residents call the police if they observed any
suspicious individuals in the neighborhood. We also had SF Safe, prepare a
safety flyer and distribute the safety information to the residents in the area, as not
all residents were associated with the neighborhood association. As the
community outreach continued, we increased patrols in the evening hours and
deployed a team of undercover officers for a 30 day period. Our task force made
several arrests related to possession of burglary tools, parole violations, narcotics
violations and various offenses related to their surveillance activity in the presidio
heights area. Within six weeks of the initial robbery officers from Ingleside
Station arrested the suspects in conjunction with intelligence information obtained
by the Robbery Detail. The individuals responsible for the Presidio Heights
robberies had committed several robberies citywide.
The coordinated community policing response to the Presidio Heights robbery
series was a very effective response to a crime problem. We notified the public,
involved them in the policing of their neighborhood and instituted an aggressive
enforcement plan. Although our task force did not result in the arrest of the initial
robbery series, the presence and arrests of our task force deterred criminal activity
in the Presidio Heights neighborhood.
The allocation of funds from the Violence Reduction Plan provides valuable
resources to deploying additional personnel to address crime series. When a
serious crime series is identified, an immediate response is vital. The utilization
of on-duty personnel is not always available, therefore, the funds to assign extra
duty personnel to supplement staffing for the task force is crucial in addressing
Richmond District
the crime problem at hand. The ability to mobilize an immediate task force
greatly enhances our ability to suppress crime and impact the decrease in crimes.
The utilization of specialized units at the station level and maintaining sector car
integrity also contributes greatly in reducing crime. The Park Car officers
assigned to Golden Gate Park and the adjacent area address issues such as,
encampments, vehicle camping, homelessness and the daily liaison with Rec and
Park gardeners. The Operation Outreach officers are assigned to homeless issues
throughout the district. They work closely with the Park Car officers and devote a
majority of their time addressing the homeless issues along the Clement Street
and Geary Boulevard corridor. The Plainclothes officers are our two-man crime
suppression unit. They address serious crimes through surveillance and
intelligence gathering methods, as well as patrol and enforce the high crime areas
in the district.
Richmond District
Community Policing
The Foot Beat officers are our most effective community-policing unit. There
were two Foot Beat officers assigned to the Geary and Clement merchant corridor
during the day watch hours, however, the program was expanded in November,
2006 with two additional Foot Beat officers in the merchant corridors in the
evening hours. The evening Foot Beat patrol will be especially effective in
dealing the nightclubs and bars in the assigned area. The practice of staffing
steady sector cars for each shift is also an important part of crime suppression.
The officer’s assigned to a regular sector are familiar with the crimes and problem
areas in their sector. These officers also make contacts with residents and
merchants in their assigned sector.
Implementation of Significant Community Police Programs
•
Homeless Issues - The Operations Outreach officers and Park Car officers
continually address quality of life homeless issues in the district, especially in
Golden Gate Park, Fulton Street and along the Clement Street and Geary
Boulevard merchant corridor. When the Operation Outreach officers and Park
Car officers are not working, the sector cars assume the responsibility of
addressing the homeless issues. The homeless issues include encampments,
trespassing on private property, pan handling, abandoning shopping carts and
general quality of life complaints.
•
Code enforcement Issues - Our permit officer has worked on numerous code
enforcement issues throughout the district. Many of the complaints deal with the
problems from abandoned buildings and a few public nuisance properties. The
abandoned property sites are a problem with homeless trespassing, graffiti and
general cleanliness issues in the neighborhood. The permit officer contacts the
property owner to notify them of the problem and obtain approval for
enforcement of 25 MPC (No Trespassing) on the property. With the public
nuisance sites our permit officer works with the City Attorney’s Office to
determine the best course of action. In several cases, the City Attorney and
Department of Public Health have conducted site inspections.
•
Vehicle Camping – A continual problem in the five car sector is vehicle camping
along Fulton Street, especially on the lower end towards ocean beach. The
campers also frequent Golden Gate Park, however, when the park closes, the
campers park on Fulton Street. The Park Car officers and sector cars conduct
routine enforcement, however, there is no resolution to the problem. When the
officers attempt to enforce 97 MPC, the occupants of the camper know if they
don’t respond to the police, they can not be cited for the infraction. Therefore, the
only course of action available to the officer is to mark the vehicle for a 72 hour
notice, which requires the vehicle be moved within 72 hours or be towed for an
abandon vehicle, 37a TC. The number of campers along the Fulton Street
corridor is minimal as our sector cars keep the campers moving.
Richmond District
The vehicle camping is an on-going problem for the Richmond and Sunset
Districts because there are no designated parking facilities for motor homes in the
city. Therefore the motor homes occupy parking spots in the residential areas and
cause quality of life issues for the respective neighborhoods. Formal meetings
have been held with Supervisor McGoldrick office regarding providing locations
for vehicle dwellers. The senior analyst from the supervisor’s office is exploring
various options for vehicle dwellers.
•
Graffiti Abatement Program – Random acts of graffiti occur throughout the
residential and commercial areas in the district. As stated earlier, abandoned or
vacant buildings receive a majority of the graffiti activity. The station works
closely with the Graffiti Abatement Team to seek prosecution on known graffiti
offenders. The CPSN team has also worked with the community to address
graffiti issues, as well as the utilization of the Community Corridor Partnership
that was extended to Clement Street in late November. The Foot Patrol officers
are working with merchants to utilize this free program to keep their business
graffiti free through the Department of Public Works.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
3,384
209
B
8,476
3,353
C
7,739
34,492
I
1,373
150
TOTAL
20,972
38,204
District Total
59,176
Richmond District
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
9
YTD
Total
83
Aggravated Assault
3
5
9
3
13
10
8
10
3
7
3
Arson
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
2
3
2
0
13
68
88
89
90
67
71
66
63
55
65
53
65
840
Burglary
41
50
48
59
34
41
46
37
45
33
30
26
490
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
3
Larceny, Other
38
40
52
42
49
47
39
41
43
31
38
29
489
Motor Vehicle Theft
42
50
43
35
43
38
33
45
35
40
34
50
488
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
4
Rape
Robbery
9
5
10
19
6
15
9
11
8
9
14
8
123
202
239
251
249
216
222
203
208
193
189
174
187
2,533
Disorderly Conduct
6
11
4
7
9
15
13
12
7
14
8
8
114
Embezzlement
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
12
23
20
23
18
15
11
11
12
12
10
10
177
3
8
8
5
6
7
3
2
4
4
3
4
57
Part I Total
Gambling
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Juvenile Offenses
1
1
0
4
2
4
1
6
9
0
4
1
33
Liquor Laws
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
49
31
41
57
40
39
33
39
49
54
34
32
498
7
2
5
8
9
19
7
9
12
17
14
4
113
14
11
19
12
6
8
10
12
15
14
12
6
139
Other Assaults
23
19
22
16
22
25
14
12
24
17
9
17
220
Other Miscellaneous
50
27
39
42
37
64
43
45
44
61
45
48
545
Other MUNI Offenses
2
3
0
1
0
1
2
1
3
1
0
1
15
1
1
0
7
2
2
0
2
1
2
1
2
21
53
Malicious Mischief
Narcotics
Sex Offenses
6
5
7
6
3
9
4
4
0
2
4
3
Vice, Prostitution
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
4
8
4
8
5
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
41
Part II Total
180
151
169
198
159
211
143
156
185
199
146
138
2,035
Total
382
390
420
447
375
433
346
364
378
388
320
325
4,568
Ingleside District
Captain
Paul Chignell
1 Sgt. John V. Young Lane
415-404-4000
The Ingleside Police District encompasses the area south of Cesar Chavez
Street to the San Mateo County line, and the area west from Highway 101 to
Faxon Avenue. Originally built in 1910, Ingleside Station, located just off
Balboa Park at San Jose Avenue, underwent a complete renovation while
retaining its classic Mission style exterior of stucco and red tile, reopening in
1991. In the Department’s continuing efforts at community outreach, the
station includes a community room.
The Ingleside District is home to many long-established neighborhoods,
including Glen Park, Sunnyside, Bernal Heights, the Excelsior and St.
Francis Wood.
Ingleside District
Accomplishments
ALEMANY: Established an effective Alemany Working Group to diminish
violent crime in the Alemany Public Housing Area and environs. Members of the
working group are representatives of the Board of Supervisors, Police
Commission, District Attorney, Neighborhood Activists, Mayor's Office of
Criminal Justice, Ingleside Police Station, Safety Network, Tenants, Housing
Authority and City Attorney. This Group has assisted us immensely in reducing
violent crime and improving the quality of life for residents.
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: Members of the Ingleside Station wrote 9,322
moving traffic citations in 2006, fully 1600 more than the closest police station.
SUNNYDALE: The Sunnydale Housing Police Contingent has been a marked
success in lessening the violence in Sunnydale. These community oriented
officers under the direction of a sergeant have been lauded by the Housing
Authority, tenants, community groups and other stakeholders.
SCOFFLAW: A Station Scofflaw program was created in the last quarter of the
year to cut through the bureaucracy and allow residents to call and email with
violators. Station personnel then immediately tow the vehicles rather than having
residents wait days and weeks for resolution. Forty (40) cars have been towed
resulting in accolades from residents.
The Ingleside Police Station personnel strategies to reduce crime are multifaceted
and include traditional saturation of hot spots; a Housing Police model on site at
public housing; community policing projects with sergeants as project managers;
plainclothes enforcement for drug activity, robberies and burglaries; intense
traffic enforcement; special bilingual enforcement programs in under represented
areas of the district; foot beats in commercial areas; collaboration with
investigative units with special emphasis on the Gang Task Force; intensive code
enforcement with the City Attorney's Office; and a new neighborhood model of
meeting with affected residents on crime problems with the residents assisting in
formulation of the crime fighting strategy.
TOTAL NUMBER OF ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS AND RESULTS:
Rarely does a day go by that the members of the Ingleside Police Station are not
involved in an enforcement operation within the confines of the district. Most of
these operations involve execution of search warrants, arrest warrants and
surveillance of hot spots. The specific quantifiable results are unavailable but
number in the hundreds.
Ingleside District
However, from time to time major enforcement operations are undertaken in the
district to address vexing crime problems:
In 2006 a street robbery abatement plan was promulgated under the direction of
Sgt. Chris Pedrini and Sgt. Michelle Jean involving decoy officers. This program
was successful in terms of numbers of street predators arrested with a majority
charged as felonies by the Office of the District Attorney.
Ten Operations from February 2006 to July 2006
40 Felony Arrests
29 of the arrests were rebooked as felonies by the District Attorney
In November of 2006 an enforcement operation within the Alemany Public
Housing Area was promulgated and continues into 2007. The November 2006
results include 7 arrests, 97 traffic citations, 13 vehicles towed, 66 traffic stops, 53
suspicious persons in vehicles investigated and 44 suspicious persons
investigated.
Ingleside District
Community Policing
COMMUNITY POLICING: A new model of community policing was
promulgated in the Ingleside in 2006 that has resulted in a multitude of successes.
Community members are solicited for community problems, the members are
then convened with the officers at the station to assess and decide on a
collaborative solution. An action plan takes place and then the community
members are reconvened to assess the result. Eight exigent neighborhood
problems have been and are being resolved with this model.
NEIGHBORHOOD INTERACTION: Community policing in interacting with
a score of well established neighborhood organizations has been taken to a new
level. Sergeants are directly assigned to leaders of the organizations for queries
and community policing projects. Communication with and attendance at these
organizations is constant and unrelenting. All officers at the station are part of the
mantra of Ingleside Station/Neighborhood Organizations.
EMAIL: Ingleside in 2006 is the only station with a daily email of crimes and
arrests for the residents. Close to 2,000 community partners receive the email and
use this medium to connect with station personnel. It is a success beyond our
expectations as folks can interact 24 hours a day and be ensured that within hours
their concerns will be assessed and addressed.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
6,474
638
B
12,931
3,539
C
11,705
46,050
I
1,88
183
TOTAL
32,993
50,410
District Total
83,403
Ingleside District
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
17
15
14
21
18
27
1
1
4
2
4
2
78
54
67
72
65
Burglary
33
36
41
38
0
1
1
1
59
55
48
111
88
1
0
53
Aggravated Assault
Arson
Homicide - Murder & Non-Negligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
Motor Vehicle Theft
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
YTD
Total
240
26
23
18
22
21
18
0
2
10
0
1
4
31
56
41
75
83
94
72
127
884
35
55
53
47
49
67
55
54
563
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
10
41
61
49
35
50
61
43
47
29
578
91
81
62
116
113
102
78
139
111
97
1,189
1
1
4
0
0
1
1
3
1
1
14
41
43
44
43
53
42
27
41
33
41
22
483
353
291
310
301
294
359
310
328
343
401
350
352
3,992
29
23
27
14
28
20
23
22
26
27
22
17
278
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
6
26
22
22
18
27
19
20
22
21
14
17
18
246
12
8
9
6
8
6
4
7
9
9
4
4
86
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
14
13
8
14
3
6
3
2
9
6
5
8
91
Gambling
Juvenile Offenses
Liquor Laws
Malicious Mischief
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
70
56
57
75
76
73
77
77
93
71
86
88
899
Narcotics
19
37
16
14
27
19
20
14
15
13
15
18
227
34
32
27
40
38
42
40
25
43
45
34
29
429
Other Assaults
Other Miscellaneous
43
36
57
36
44
24
37
46
43
51
40
35
492
148
111
143
121
115
146
144
124
131
146
136
125
1,590
Other MUNI Offenses
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
29
1
2
1
3
1
1
1
5
4
4
1
2
26
14
10
9
11
9
9
14
13
10
7
7
8
121
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
7
16
15
13
15
13
13
7
10
16
14
10
18
160
Part II Total
431
371
392
369
393
382
394
372
422
410
381
372
4,689
Total
784
662
702
670
687
741
704
700
765
811
731
724
8,681
Sex Offenses
Vice, Prostitution
Taraval District
The Taraval Police District encompasses a large area of the western part of
San Francisco, extending from the west of Twin Peaks areas to the Pacific
Ocean and east to the county line, including a great swath of Golden Gate
Park. Largely residential, the Taraval district contains a large number of
schools, and features traditional shopping streets like Irving Street.
Intersecting with Irving is 9th Avenue, which has increasingly become a
destination restaurant corridor leading to one of the entrances of worldfamous Golden Gate Park at Lincoln Way.
2345 24th Ave
San Francisco, Ca 94116
415-759-3100
Keeping the
Romanesquestyle brick
exterior, the
building was
completely
overhauled in
1996 through a
1987 bond issue.
Like the other
nine district
stations, Taraval
includes a
community
meeting room.
Captain
Keith Sanford
Taraval District
Accomplishments
Taraval Station runs uniformed patrol, foot beats along various business corridors,
a School Resource Officer, two Traffic Motorcycle Officers. The Homeless
Outreach Officer assigned to Taraval is currently on disability leave.
A summary of ongoing programs include:
• Policing “Crime Hot Spots” with available resources.
• Community Policing Projects utilizing San Francisco Recreation & Park,
S.A.F.E., Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Sunset
Neighborhood Services, Sunset Beacon Center.
• Community Projects in conjunction with various Community and Business
Groups, established Neighborhood watches , and S.A.F.E.
• Community Education through various weekly community meetings,
Public Community Relations Forum, Captain’s weekly Newsletter.
• Code Enforcement of various locations with the assistance of the Office of
the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney Jerry Threet and Taraval Code
Enforcement Officer Michelangelo Apodaca.
• Quality of Life Issues District Wide – various City agencies continually
assisting. Homeless Outreach Officer currently on disability leave.
• Graffiti clean up with Department of Public Work and Officer James
Drilon
Violence Reduction Plan
ISSUES
___
Auto Related
Drug Related
211 Related
Burglary Related
SFSU Issues
Homeless
Gangs
Beach Rake
ENFORCEMENT
Stolen Auto/Street Racing Enforcement
Narcotics
(Methamphetamine/Cocaine)
(Marijuana Cultivation) Enforcement
Street Robbery Enforcement
Hot Prowl Burlgary Enforcement
SFSU Violence Gang/Quality of Life Enforcement
Homeless Interdiction
Violent Crime Gang Enforcement
Beach Rake Enforcement
Taraval District
Neighborhood Action Plan:
The Taraval Police Station Community Policing Plan consists of interaction
between city agencies, community watch programs (SAFE), youth service
centers, schools, churches, and merchants. The merchant associations conduct
meeting (monthly or every two to three months) in their respective merchant
corridors. The SAFE neighborhood watch groups in the Taraval (consisting of
approximately 20) hold monthly meetings in their designated block areas. The
schools, churches and service centers maintain meetings through PTA, Sunday
masses, and select time periods throughout the year.
Taraval Police Station maintains a Police Community Relations Forum (PCRF)
on the third Tuesday of each month at the Taraval Station Community Room –
1900 hours. A report is presented by the Captain of Police regarding crime and
community issues with a question/answer period. Taraval Station Community
Policing Plan consists of officers working the sector cars, foot beats, SRO
programs, special events (Christmas/Easter/Thanksgiving/Halloween), bicycle
patrols, enforcement operations (traffic/homeless/graffiti/Operation Outreach,
neighborhood clean up programs, etc.), problem solving worksheets and our
permit officer deals with code enforcement issues. Our youth programs are
centered around the youth service centers and Department of Recreation & Park
facilities. Communication between all agencies, community groups, and
merchants are made through email, email newsletters, telephone calls, news
articles, and face to face meetings. Issues are resolved through actions taken with
the above listed parties involved.
Taraval District
Community Policing
•
•
•
•
What is SFCP?
Community Policing in San Francisco is accomplished by bringing members of
the police department, residents of the City and various City Departments together
and holding them accountable for fighting crime. By combining the efforts of
community members and City Departments, neighborhoods have been
transformed in positive ways and have assisted in building community
confidence.
What makes SFCP different than programs presented in the past is that it
combines the efforts of the police, the community, and other City agencies
together to not only identify crime problems in the Taraval District, but jointly
problem solve. This is accomplished using neighborhood-based beat officers;
regular Beat Community Meetings of both police and residents; training for police
and the community. The combination of these various entities will ultimately
assist in identifying crime hot spots and positively impact crime.
Even with the implementation of SFCP, police officers will continue to enforce
the law and respond rapidly to serious crimes and emergencies. In order to make
our streets safe, a partnership of the police working with the community and City
government needs to occur.
Problem solving in the Taraval District consists of the community policing
philosophy of officers assigned to specific car and beat sectors working with the
merchants and community members to resolve problematic issues. Coupled with
problem solving worksheets, passing calls, and neighborhood watch programs,
resolution for the crime or community concerns are handled appropriately.
Utilization of enforcement operations, community clean-up and community
events are essential in providing a progressive problem solving program.
Neighborhood Needs:
The major Taraval District neighborhood needs in order to improve
pedestrian/vehicle traffic safety, crime awareness, crime prevention, community
based education, based on meetings with residents reflect the following:
Continued support of Sports Programs for Youth such as those done in
conjunction with the Sunset Beacon Center, Sunset Youth Service Center and
Department of Recreation & Park providing youth sports activities.
Continued support of the beautification projects in low income neighborhoods,
such as the OMI, and along business corridors, such as Taraval Street, in order to
assist the community in taking back their neighborhoods. It is vitally important
for the community to become involved in this process and having them take
ownership of the beautification projects. The various City agencies and private
sector need to continue outreach to the neighborhoods prior to installation of
major projects in residential and commercial areas. The neighborhood needs to
be involved in all aspects of the beautification projects in order for such agencies
Taraval District
as Metropolitan Transportation Administration (MTA), PG & E, Comcast, etc. to
properly address community concerns before they become police issues.
Agencies such as S.A.F.E. need to continue meeting with established
neighborhood watch programs and conduct outreach to neighborhoods which
have yet to establish these programs. S.A.F.E. has a proven record which has
assisted the community in becoming not only educated in crime prevention
techniques, but directly getting the community involved in the solutions of
neighborhood problems.
Additional resources dedicated to target specific crime issues in the Taraval.
Pedestrian/vehicular enforcement along 19th Avenue and Lincoln Way.
Replenishment of transferred officers to assist in crime prevention/enforcement or
assistance from Vice/Narcotics, Traffic, etc. to assist with issues pertaining to
Vehicle & Homeless Habitation, Auto Theft/Boosting, Burglaries & Robberies.
CRIME WATCH AND SUCCESS STORIES
●
Taraval Station has utilized the Crime Watch S.A.F.E. neighborhood watch
programs (established over 20 NWP).
●
Neighborhoods are getting to know each other through the meetings established.
●
Program SAFE has been useful in bringing communities together to better
communicate.
●
The SAFE meetings and various community meetings have assisted
Taraval Officers in identifying neighborhood problems.
●
Taraval has been very successful in connecting with City Government Agencies
for resolutions to community concerns.
●
Taraval has assisted in educating residents of reporting procedures of incidents &
crimes.
●
Calls for service in specific areas have dropped over 75 % as a result of the
Neighborhood Watch programs instituted in the Judah/La Playa neighborhood.
●
Ocean Miramar Ingleside (OMI) – TNT. Statistically, the Taraval Neighborhood
Team (TNT) team has made hundreds of arrests. They work on flex hours to
address crime according to trends they observe. TNT has developed strong
relationships with the communities they serve. The communities in turn have
gained the trust of the Police. The team works with The Department of
Recreation & Park and many resources within the area.
Taraval District
●
Traffic issues: in 2003 the Taraval District had a number of vehicular fatalities.
This year alone, Taraval officers wrote over 13,000 moving violations targeting
major corridors including 19th Avenue and other parts of the district. Traffic
calming plans have been implemented working in conjunction with CalTrans and
MUNI. Various strategies including the utilization of countdown crosswalks,
traffic safety, and working with Assemblyman Leland Yee have helped ease many
of the Traffic issues in the District. Beautification efforts along various corridors
have also been beneficial. The Police Department Traffic Company’s “Pedestrian
decoy operations” have been successful in the District as well. The combination
of all the above listed efforts is reflected in the decrease of fatal traffic accidents.
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
5,219
319
B
12,623
2,656
C
11,385
28,985
I
2,071
160
TOTAL
31,298
32,120
District Total
63,418
Taraval District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
11
15
13
12
15
12
10
9
11
15
7
2
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
0
0
1
0
15
86
102
81
103
92
84
96
96
96
128
124
121
1,209
Burglary
24
53
33
41
62
43
51
43
44
39
72
48
553
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
4
Arson
10
YTD
Total
140
Larceny, Other
62
61
51
68
81
61
59
66
57
55
48
54
723
Motor Vehicle Theft
70
61
57
74
65
83
102
81
74
78
88
82
915
2
0
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
8
Rape
Robbery
22
19
28
38
32
27
14
19
20
30
28
16
293
279
313
266
337
351
315
332
318
304
345
368
332
3,860
32
19
34
21
22
25
23
19
31
23
22
8
279
1
1
1
0
2
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
10
28
24
21
27
31
27
21
33
17
17
14
11
271
10
16
7
5
14
6
9
9
8
6
7
3
100
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
Gambling
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
4
Juvenile Offenses
6
2
4
1
1
20
8
7
17
11
15
7
99
Liquor Laws
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
4
Malicious Mischief
61
67
46
71
77
58
59
63
64
74
61
71
772
Narcotics
10
6
11
7
14
7
11
16
14
17
11
8
132
26
25
19
19
18
24
27
30
16
30
14
17
265
Other Assaults
34
42
37
26
27
37
26
25
40
24
30
25
373
Other Miscellaneous
90
75
77
70
98
79
69
72
73
68
73
58
902
Other MUNI Offenses
3
2
7
6
2
3
6
1
3
0
3
3
39
3
0
1
2
3
2
3
1
3
2
0
0
20
100
Sex Offenses
9
7
10
8
13
8
7
1
13
7
7
10
Vice, Prostitution
3
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
1
1
9
7
8
8
8
13
4
7
7
9
3
3
8
85
Part II Total
323
294
284
271
335
304
280
285
311
285
261
231
3,464
Total
602
607
550
608
686
619
612
603
615
630
629
563
7,324
Tenderloin District
Captain
Kathryn Brown
301 Eddy Street
415-345-7300
A triangular area bordered by Geary, Market and Larkin streets, the
Tenderloin Police District is the smallest of the ten district station areas. The
Tenderloin Task Force was created in 1991 (with the first bicycle patrol in
the city) to combat the high level of crime in that area, and made its
headquarters in the basement of the historic Hibernia Bank building. A new
headquarters, now officially known as Tenderloin Station, opened in
October 2000 at 301 Eddy Street. The officers of Tenderloin Station patrol
an area with the highest concentration of parolees in the city, but the area has
also become a place of residence for many law-abiding immigrant families,
especially from Southeast Asia
Tenderloin District
Accomplishments
Tenderloin Station had a very active 2006 year. The Tenderloin District's main
accomplishment for 2006 was pulling the community and the businesses together to work
as a team. The District was battling a fight with a multitude of homeless and narcotics use
and sales in the Golden Gate Avenue corridor. This problem needed assistance not only
from the Police Department but from the community and the local business establishments
in the area. A round table meeting was set where we had an open forum with various
groups. The intent of this meeting was to get everyone on the same page. Everyone had a
clear understanding that they had to be a part of the solution to this community problem.
With the diligence of the hard working officers at Tenderloin Station and the cooperation
of the community and the local businesses, a change has begun. The station responded to a
severe problem at the Presentation Senior Community at 301 Ellis Street. The senior
citizens were having a problem with numerous people loitering in the area known for its
narcotics use and sales. The station increased passing calls and concentrated their efforts in
the area. The hard work paid off which resulted in a reduction of the narcotic environment.
The San Francisco Senior Center on 481 O’Farrell Street was also experiencing a high
level of narcotics activity. After meeting with the property manager, we set up a program
to work together to solve the problem, which included focusing more police presence in the
area. We are also working with the Towers and the Department of Public Works in having
a gate erected on Stevelo Alley. When this gate is installed a significant change should be
seen in the area. The U. N. Plaza has always been an issue in the Tenderloin District. In
placing beats and running certain operations in the area the issues of the U. N. Plaza are
slowly being chipped away.
The most significant accomplishment for Tenderloin Station is the total amount of arrests
our police officers at the station have made. The adult arrests in the station log book for the
year 2006 numbered 4,314.
In 2006 Tenderloin Station worked hard to reduce crime by constantly running at the
station level and in conjunction with many outside units Robbery Abatement Teams, Buy
Bust Operations, Fugitive Recovery Operations and STOP programs. We employed in our
strategy many resources such as Narcotics, Gang Task Force, Hondas, FRET, and
Probation and Parole units. The strongest asset to the station remained to be the dedicated
and diligent work of the Tenderloin Police Officers
Tenderloin District
Community Policing
Implementation of Significant Programs Related to Community Policing:
Community Outreach Event at Boeddeker Park, 06/03/06
Sgt. Kenny Sugrue Tenderloin Children's Games, 07/25-29/06
San Francisco Rescue Mission Tenderloin Community Celebration, 07/29/06
National Night Out, Tenderloin Children's Center, 08/01/06
Blessing of the Taxicabs, 08/31/06
Blessing of the Animals, 09/30/06
Tenderloin Health and Safety Fair, 09/30/06
Tenderloin Autumn Moon Festival, 10/14/06
Halloween Festival, 10/31/06
SFRM Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, 11/28/06
Tenderloin Santa Sighting, 12/16/06
Glide Food Giveaway, 12/19/06
Glide Toy Giveaway, 12/21/06
SFRM Christmas Food Giveaway, 12/25/06
Boeddeker Park Bicycle Program (ongoing)
Cops Read to Kids Program (ongoing)
Calls for Service
Priority
Call Generated
On-View
A
4,608
665
B
9,386
16,121
C
14,568
11,446
I
506
52
TOTAL
29,068
28,284
District Total
57,352
Tenderloin District
Jan
Aggravated Assault
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
31
26
28
25
32
23
36
33
26
22
22
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
7
67
35
42
47
34
33
32
40
49
51
54
41
525
Burglary
27
16
19
19
22
40
28
27
18
14
23
24
277
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
5
Arson
34
YTD
Total
338
Homicide - Murder &
Non-Negligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
97
89
88
85
78
83
84
78
67
97
80
80
1,006
Motor Vehicle Theft
13
13
8
10
8
16
8
10
9
14
9
8
126
Rape
Robbery
Part I Total
Disorderly Conduct
Embezzlement
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
0
1
11
24
29
20
32
31
43
32
35
28
32
23
20
349
260
209
206
222
205
239
223
228
201
232
211
208
2,644
20
21
14
19
20
20
17
20
30
17
15
12
225
2
1
2
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
2
1
12
11
10
12
5
8
11
14
12
10
8
13
3
117
3
6
3
2
0
1
1
3
2
1
1
3
26
Juvenile Offenses
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
3
Malicious Mischief
19
18
23
21
17
17
17
25
17
16
14
24
228
163
133
153
106
132
123
130
135
130
167
146
142
1,660
25
15
24
27
21
24
26
19
24
20
17
14
256
Other Assaults
39
43
45
47
44
45
50
49
37
59
31
48
537
Other Miscellaneous
76
70
84
82
62
87
94
85
73
76
65
84
938
Other MUNI Offenses
7
10
4
10
2
9
5
4
2
12
8
8
81
Receiving Stolen
Property
Sex Offenses
2
5
5
6
1
1
5
3
0
4
4
2
38
9
2
0
5
4
2
6
5
3
6
10
4
56
Vice, Prostitution
6
0
6
10
20
12
5
9
5
8
3
4
88
Narcotics
6
7
8
6
6
12
10
13
4
1
6
7
86
Part II Total
388
341
383
346
338
365
382
382
337
397
336
356
4,351
Total
648
550
589
568
543
604
605
610
538
629
547
564
6,995
All San Francisco Districts
Jan
Aggravated
Assault
Arson
Feb
174
Mar
192
Apr
221
May
224
Jun
238
Jul
229
Aug
228
Sep
232
Oct
185
Nov
185
Dec
156
YTD
Total
191
2,455
25
12
15
18
23
13
22
21
24
25
11
14
223
1,402
1,145
1,374
1,470
1,357
1,251
1,296
1,449
1,331
1,416
1,241
1,199
15,931
520
506
569
609
621
586
648
650
557
507
576
560
6,909
5
5
5
12
6
9
6
14
7
7
4
5
85
918
877
934
881
965
975
888
932
936
930
809
787
10,832
Motor Vehicle
Theft
Rape
587
561
559
558
525
637
664
671
549
610
590
579
7,090
19
23
14
14
22
16
22
18
15
15
9
11
198
Robbery
340
310
334
368
360
428
378
369
348
319
310
265
4,129
3,990
3,631
4,025
4,154
4,117
4,144
4,152
4,356
3,952
4,014
3,706
3,611
47,852
Disorderly
Conduct
Embezzlement
245
233
248
218
222
247
242
230
267
247
244
170
2,813
18
16
10
9
15
8
10
9
8
6
13
9
131
Forgery/
Counterfeiting
Fraud/Worthless
Checks
Gambling
283
274
301
282
284
295
277
272
233
218
195
167
3,081
74
91
64
58
76
49
74
66
72
57
46
54
781
Auto Boosting
(Larceny)
Burglary
Homicide Murder & NonNegligent
Manslaughter
Larceny, Other
Part I Total
2
0
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
20
38
44
32
43
23
57
36
38
58
45
50
42
506
9
1
3
4
2
15
5
1
5
6
3
4
58
Malicious
Mischief
Narcotics
549
537
561
691
616
530
595
606
622
590
519
532
6,948
466
458
463
388
416
412
436
500
437
528
461
421
5,386
Off. Against
Family/Child
Other Assaults
250
247
271
278
256
257
292
232
278
284
234
197
3,076
Juvenile
Offenses
Liquor Laws
Other
Miscellaneous
Other MUNI
Offenses
Receiving
Stolen Property
Sex Offenses
451
385
463
473
486
435
469
447
484
486
361
383
5,323
1,240
1,070
1,096
1,068
1,128
1,071
1,107
1,090
1,060
1,235
1,123
1,076
13,364
63
67
57
55
37
53
60
56
45
64
70
55
682
28
20
39
47
26
25
24
26
31
34
30
15
345
84
64
82
66
87
78
83
87
69
63
72
55
890
55
71
92
96
91
80
90
145
123
120
127
91
1,181
Vice,
Prostitution
Weapons,
Carrying, etc.
Part II Total
97
84
89
96
92
94
99
106
99
82
77
92
1,107
3,952
3,662
3,873
3,874
3,858
3,708
3,902
3,912
3,892
4,068
3,627
3,364
45,692
Total
7,942
7,293
7,898
8,028
7,975
7,852
8,054
8,268
7,844
8,082
7,333
6,975
93,544
Firearms Seized
District
Central
Southern
Bayview
Mission
Northern
Park
Richmond
Ingleside
Taraval
Tenderloin
out of town
Totals
Pistol
40
74
172
94
90
44
92
111
74
36
21
88
Rifle
2
18
34
11
7
5
31
19
33
3
4
167
Shotgun
18
17
4
7
7
7
13
17
3
3
96
Total
42
110
223
99
104
56
130
143
124
42
28
1111
Calls For Service
A
Priority
3A
Call Generated
On View
3B
Call Generated
On View
3C
Call Generated
On View
3D
Call Generated
On View
3E
Call Generated
On View
3F
Call Generated
On View
3G
Call Generated
On View
3H
Call Generated
On View
3I
Call Generated
On View
3J
Call Generated
On View
B
Priority
C
Priority
I
Priority
Total
5,989
15,447
12,852
1,475
35,763
453
6,742
26,821
178
34,194
2,078
5,327
6,344
1,097
14,846
246
2,066
8,443
63
10,818
6,912
13,315
10,285
1,364
31,876
941
8,130
86,947
167
96,185
9,464
18,980
23,809
2,271
54,524
736
12,415
42,767
222
56,140
8,684
17,826
18,542
2,506
47,558
761
13,363
71,205
175
85,504
3,477
7,749
9,271
1,131
21,628
286
5,592
59,511
121
65,510
3,384
8,476
7,739
1,373
20,972
209
3,353
34,492
150
38,204
6,474
12,931
11,705
1,883
32,993
638
3,539
46,050
183
50,410
5,219
12,623
11,385
2,071
31,298
319
2,656
28,985
160
32,120
4,608
9,386
14,568
506
29,068
665
16,121
11,446
52
28,284
District Total
69,957
25,664
128,061
110,664
133,062
87,138
59,176
83,403
63,418
57,352
817,895
Citywide Exclusions Totals
A Priority
B Priority
C Priority
80
428
281,510
AND CALL_TYPE_ORIG NOT IN ('107E','7E','107A','7A','107C','7C','107E'
,'7E','107S','7S','107T','7T','107F','7F','107M','7M','107I','7I'
,'10-7A','10-7C','10-7F','10-7G','10-7I','108F','10-8F','7B','7G'
,'7R','10-7M','10-8','10-7S')
C Priority
41,415
AND DISPOSITION NOT IN ('INC')
(INC is the disposition that only Teleserve uses)
Total CAD entries for 2006
282,018
41,415
1,141,328
Total 2006 Arrests
2006
Adult
Month
Felony
Booking
Misdemeanor
Booking
647f PC, 2124 MPC
Booking or
Cite
Misdemeanor
Cite
Total
Juvenile
Total
Booking
Total
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
1,140
993
1,064
1,039
1,051
1,057
1,161
1,104
1,054
1,121
1,052
975
12,811
1,132
986
1,002
1,009
943
1,060
1,105
1,137
1,011
1,061
1,020
953
12,419
102
67
91
120
79
93
111
104
101
124
100
108
1,200
333
350
360
327
336
313
359
507
379
360
320
220
4,164
2,707
2,396
2,517
2,495
2,409
2,523
2,736
2,852
2,545
2,666
2,492
2,256
30,594
81
80
105
97
103
73
108
107
102
108
82
97
1,143
Cite
64
67
57
55
47
62
50
64
59
52
63
53
693
Total
145
147
162
152
150
135
158
171
161
160
145
150
1,836
2,852
2,543
2,679
2,647
2,559
2,658
2,894
3,023
2,706
2,826
2,637
2,406
32,430
Office of Citizen Complaints
Complaints and Allegations 2006
ALLEGATION TYPES
SFPD UNIT NAME
TOTAL
COMP
UF
UA
CR
D
ND
RS
SS
D
PRO
POL
TF
TOTAL
ALLEG
OFF.
INVL
3A
CENTRAL STATION
61
27
48
48
45
0
0
7
0
0
0
175
80
3B
SOUTHERN STATION
59
25
39
35
64
2
2
6
0
0
0
173
81
3C
BAYVIEW STATION
68
20
99
43
42
0
1
3
0
0
0
208
94
3D
MISSION STATION
62
17
75
48
54
1
2
5
0
0
0
202
86
3E
NORTHERN STATION
50
15
75
36
31
1
4
11
0
0
0
174
70
3F
PARK STATION
24
7
19
13
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
59
34
3G
RICHMOND STATION
24
2
18
23
12
0
1
1
0
0
0
57
31
3H
INGLESIDE STATION
34
4
35
27
25
0
1
4
0
0
0
96
48
3I
TARAVAL STATION
38
14
43
36
43
1
4
5
0
0
0
146
63
3J
TENDERLOIN TASK FORCE
31
13
22
20
22
0
1
2
0
0
0
81
44
3S
YOUTH SERVICES UNIT/SRO
4B
ENFORCEMENT & INVESTIGATION (SOLOS)
4K
SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE
4T
CRIME PREVENTION COMPANY
TOTALS
6
1
4
6
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
17
6
20
2
12
14
10
1
1
0
0
0
0
40
22
9
0
6
10
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
21
11
7
2
14
5
6
1
0
2
0
0
0
30
8
493
149
509
364
382
7
17
49
0
1
0
1479
678
Percentage of OCC Complaints from Total Police Contacts
Calls for Service
952,639
Total Complaints to OCC
493
Ratio of Complaints to Calls for Service
1 out of 1,932
The inflammatory comments of some should be thoroughly extinguished by the truth of
the ratio of citizen contacts under both positive and negative circumstances versus the
actual number of citizen complaints
Message from Deputy Chief Morris TabakOur primary objective is
working together with the community to prevent crime through
education and proactive enforcement actions and operations
whenever possible. When crime does occur, it is our goal to
investigate the facts of the incident and to identify those responsible
for prosecution so they can be held accountable for their actions.
Deputy Chief
Morris Tabak
Since the beginning of 2004, the Bureau of Investigations has
undergone many reorganization changes which has not only
improved its overall efficiency, but has allowed us to provide better
service to the public as well as additional support to the Field
Operations Bureau.
Examples of these improved changes are that the Robbery and General Work Units have
started night watches. Teams of inspectors from these units work seven days a week until
at least 4 a.m., making them immediately available to respond to crime scenes and
conduct critical and often time-sensitive interviews and investigations. As staffing
allows, these night watches will be expanded to other investigative units in the near
future.
Since June 2004, we have been coordinating with the Field Operations Bureau on the
Department’s target specific enforcement and crime reduction strategy which was been
largely responsible for the reduction in the overall homicides rate in 2005 from 96 to 85
in 2006. The city also saw a more significant reduction in the black versus black gang
related homicides. In 2005 there were 29 of these homicides and in 2006 there were 15, a
48% reduction.
This strategy focuses investigative and enforcement efforts on those persons who are
responsible for a disproportionate amount of the violent crime in San Francisco. These
efforts are concentrated on the most impacted neighborhoods of the City. This is done to
both maximize impact and results as well as responding to the request of the communities
being impacted.
In order to help in this prevention and enforcement strategy, the Gang Task Force (GTF)
has been doubled in size in the last 30 months, allowing them to concentrate more effort
on preventing, enforcing, and investigating gang related violence. GTF’s operations have
been significant in seizing hundreds of the over 1,100 firearms confiscated during 2006.
A conservative estimate is that two to three dozen homicides were prevented as a result
of these firearms seizures.
Increases in the number of Narcotics operations have been critical in keeping drugs off
the streets which often times are the catalyst for spontaneous violence and homicides.
The Narcotics Division, working in concert with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency
as well as the California Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement, have resulted in the seizure of
several hundred pounds; and several million dollars worth of elicit narcotics destined for
the streets of San Francisco. These operations target the mid and upper level dealers.
In 2006, the Narcotics Division conducted over eight long term drug trafficking
operations. They also conducted operations with the Drug Enforcement Agency,
including 11 buy-bust operations lasting approximately one month each and eight Title 3
Federal operations throughout the city that resulted in the arrest of over 875 persons for
the sale of narcotics.
Early in 2005, we also embarked on initiatives and strategies to combat human
trafficking. Our efforts in working with State and Federal law enforcement agencies, and
the training that we provide to community based organizations have become a national
model.
In 2005, the crime laboratory received full American Society of Crime Laboratory
Directors (ASCLD-LAB) accreditation in all disciplines, a significant milestone in the
history of the San Francisco Police Department’s Crime Laboratory. There are
approximately 4,000 crime laboratories world wide and less than 400 have such
accreditation. This represents a significant stride in our continued efforts to provide the
most professional and contemporary service as is possible to the citizens of San
Francisco.
A top priority for the Investigations Bureau once staffing allowes, is the creation of a
dedicated elder abuse unit to more efficiently handle both physical and financial elder
abuse incidents. These investigations are currently conducted by two separate
investigative units.
Also a top priority once staffing is available is the creation of a dedicated DNA cold-hit
unit. Cold hits are currently handled by the investigative units responsible for the type of
incident where a cold hit has been made. Since 2001, there have been well over 100 cold
hits, 48 of which resulted in arrests.
The Bureau of Investigations has realized many great successes since 2004, and will
continue to institute innovative new programs to better serve the efforts of our Field
Operations Bureau and the citizens of San Francisco.
Airport Bureau
Airports worldwide continue to be identified as potential targets for
terrorism. The threat of global terrorist actions coupled with the
continued conflict in Iraq persists as a source of concern. Because of
this tenuous situation, the San Francisco Police Department - Airport
Bureau has solidified a partnership with the Transportation Security
Administration and other law enforcement agencies.
Acting Deputy Chief
Samuel Craig
As a group, we continue to confront the challenges of maintaining a
safe airport environment for the traveling public. We have been
successful in enhancing our security posture without compromising
our commitment to community policing. We take pride in providing
optimum service to those we serve at the San Francisco International
Airport.
The men and women who are assigned to the SFPD Airport Bureau continue to be
vigilant and demonstrate a strong personal commitment to protect and serve those who
travel and work at the San Francisco International Airport.
Bureau Overview
The Airport Bureau of the San Francisco Police Department was established in
July 1997 as the successor to the San Francisco International Airport Police.
Twenty domestic, twenty-three international and fourteen cargo-only airlines are
part of the 5,171 acres that are patrolled by the Airport Bureau. Airport Bureau
officers provide safety for approximately 30,000 employees and 33 million annual
travelers. The Bureau fully embraces the principles of Community Oriented
Policing and customer service.
A Deputy Chief oversees the daily operations of the Bureau. In addition to
Administration, Traffic, Patrol, Special Services and Security Divisions, there are a
number of specialized police units dedicated to the safety of SFO. Additional resources
and assistance are readily available from San Francisco Police Department’s Field
Operations Bureau.
Airport Bureau
Patrol Division
The Patrol Division is the backbone of the San Francisco Police Department’s presence at
SFO. Patrol Division officers are charged with providing a full-range of traditional
police services at the airport. These officers routinely respond to all calls for service,
investigate crimes and work closely with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Detectives,
Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs, U.S.
Federal Air Marshals and other federal law enforcement agencies assigned to SFO.
Marked police vehicles are used to patrol the surrounding surface roads and airport
buildings and facilities. Foot and bicycle patrols are used in the terminals and adjacent
passenger areas.
Special Services & Security Division
The Special Services and Security Division oversees the Airport Bureau’s Terrorism
Liaison Unit, the Canine & Explosive Ordnance and Detection Team, the Investigative
Task Forces and the Community Policing Program.
The Terrorism Liaison provides updated security information to bureau members. The
Canine & Explosive Ordnance and Detection Team provide a quick response to critical
incidents. Members of this division participate in federal and county task forces such as
the DEA Task Force and the Cargo Theft Task Force.
Traffic Division
The Traffic Division’s responsibilities include managing the Lost and Found Unit,
staffing our 24-Hour Customer Service Police Desk, providing traffic enforcement,
enforcing SFO Rules and Regulations, controlling access to the Air Operations Area and
directing vehicular traffic in front of the terminals and on Airport roadways. These
officers and Police Services Aides also ensure compliance with the mandates established
by the Transportation Security Administration and SFO security regulations.
Community policing and customer service policies serve to guide the members of the
Traffic Division. Most travelers’ first and last impressions of San Francisco and the
SFPD are directly related to the services rendered by the members of this division.
Airport Bureau
Administrative Services Division
The Administrative Services Division’s responsibilities include budget management,
purchasing, personnel, payroll, management of our computer network, providing
technical support to users, clerical support, police records management, managing our
police report writing system, providing training, coordinating facility planning and
maintenance, providing dignitary protection and managing the police firing range.
Community Policing Actions
The Airport Bureau’s community consists of other City workers, airline and tenant
employees, members of other city, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the
millions of travelers and their families and friends that use San Francisco International
Airport. The Airport Bureau reaches out to our community through direct contact by our
officers stopping and talking with employees and travelers. Members also participate in
scheduled meetings coordinated by Airport Administration, meetings with local, state and
federal law enforcement agencies, and meetings with foreign consulate staff.
Significant Bureau Accomplishments
New Age Security Solution (NASS), anti-terrorist training was provided to all police
officers and Police Services Aides.
Cultural Diversity of the Middle East training is in the process of being delivered to all
police officers.
The Airport Bureau’s Dignitary Protection Unit safely coordinated 533 dignitary
protection events.
The Airport Cargo Theft Task Force investigated 120 cases, made 18 arrests and
recovered $205,000 in stolen property.
The DEA Airport Task Force confiscated 65 lbs of crystal methamphetamine, 250 lbs of
marijuana, 30 grams of crack cocaine, 6 lbs of cocaine power, 22 grams of tar heroin,
seized $366,595 in forfeited assets and made 12 arrests.
The Airport Bureau’s Explosive Detection Team responded to 572 search events and
provided 18 canine demonstrations to the Airport community.
The Patrol Division confiscated 68 guns and 63 knives; detained 96 persons for mental
health evaluations; responded to 178 narcotics related events; reported 134 stolen
vehicles; and recovered 46 stolen vehicles.
The Administration Bureau is an important component in the
delivery of effective, professional police services to the City and
County of San Francisco.
Deputy Chief
Charles Keohane
Though relatively small, the Administration Bureau provides a broad
range of services to both sworn and non-sworn members of the San
Francisco Police Department. A sampling of specific services
provided by the Administration Bureau gives some indication of the
comprehensive nature of the Bureau. Responsibilities such as the
recruitment and hiring of new police officers; the preparation and
management of the Department’s budget; the recording and storage
of police reports; the screening and overview of permit records and
taxi services; and the update and maintenance of the Department’s
work sites, telecommunications, and computer systems are just a few
of the ‘behind-the-scenes’ chores handled by the Administration
Bureau.
Tasked with providing the infrastructure and resources necessary to accomplish the
primary mission of the Department--the assurance of the safety and well being of the
people of the City and County of San Francisco--the Administration Bureau is ever
committed to improving the quality and efficiency of these important functions.
Administration Bureau Overview
The Administration Bureau is comprised of the Fiscal Division, Planning Division, Staff
Services Division, Support Services Division, Technology Division, Training and
Education Division, Risk Management Office, and Behavioral Science Unit.
Services provided by the various units of the Administration Bureau include: budget
management and oversight; recruitment, training, and development of officers;
administration of payroll and employee benefits; oversight of legal questions and
investigations; storage and preservation of property and evidence; maintenance and
development of the Department’s infrastructure, including facilities, vehicles, and
information technology; and support for officers and their families through various
occupation-related challenges and crises.
The Division Captains, Unit Directors, and Officers-in-Charge of the Administration
Bureau advise and support Chief Keohane in the execution of his responsibilities, with
unit leaders providing the direct guidance necessary to ensure that projects are on time,
within established framework, and meeting set goals. In 2006, three managers of
Administration Bureau units—Fiscal Division, Staff Services Division, and the Risk
Management Office—were succeeded by non-sworn employees, hired as part of the
Department’s commitment to increase the number of civilian employees in management
and support roles.
In August of 2006, Deputy Chief Charles Keohane succeeded Deputy Chief Antonio
Parra as the head of the Administration Bureau. As the head of the Administration
Bureau, Deputy Chief Keohane chairs the Uniform Safety Committee, Police Employee
Group (P.E.G.) meetings, Duty Evaluation Hearings, Weapon Return Hearings, the
Officer Involved Shooting Review Board, the Officer Involved Discharge Review Board,
the Wall of Honor Screening Committee, and he serves as the Department’s Equal
Employment Opportunity Officer.
Bureau Highlights for 2006
Examination Division. The Examination division is responsible for administering entrylevel and promotional examinations for sworn and non-sworn classifications in the
Department.
Fiscal Division. The Fiscal Division is responsible for the development and oversight of
the Department’s overall budget. Its Accounting Section tracks and makes payments on
all bills for the Department.
PLES/10B Unit. This unit processes all privately contracted requests for supplemental
services.
Fleet Unit. This unit manages the purchasing, outfitting, and maintenance and repair of
the Department’s vehicles.
Grant Unit. The Grant Unit identifies, reviews, prepares and applies for grant funding
opportunities.
Property Control Unit. The primary responsibility of this division is to receive, store
and maintain all evidence and found property in a secure facility.
Technology Division
Records Management System (RMS)
The RMS Project will deliver a modern records management system to replace the 30year-old CABLE system. It will integrate with JUSTIS (the other SF Criminal Justice
agencies) and the Sheriff’s Jail Management (JMS) together with their Mug shot system.
The RMS allows police members to do single point of entry of detailed crime reporting,
crime analysis and the ability for the Investigation Bureau to manage their investigative
cases on-line and a lot more. System planning and the build process have been ongoing
for nearly two years and a Pilot rollout is scheduled for March 2007.
Crime Mapping System
It has replaced old-fashioned pin maps with a state of the art crime mapping system to
allow police managers to spot crime trends and hot spots and allocate resources
appropriately. The system has allowed Police Commanders to hold modified Compstat
type sessions whereby Police Captains become more accountable for the crime in their
districts.
MDC Replacement
The Police Department with the cooperation of the Department of Emergency
Management (DEM) has been upgrading the Mobile Data Computers (MDC) in the more
than 350 patrol units over the last three years. We are nearly 100 computers away from a
complete transition to DATA911 MDC environment. These MDC devices are critical in
providing officers with the ability to prepare incident reports in their vehicles and an
enhanced connection to local, state and federal databases.
Level II Switch Project
This project provides for the replacement of the City’s old and non-compliant switch to
state and federal databases commonly referred to as the California Law Enforcement
Telecommunication System (CLETS) switch. The new Level II switch ends a long
standing out of compliant issue between the City and County of San Francisco and
Department of Justice (DOJ) and brings the more than 40 outside agencies it serves in
meeting NCIC 2000 Federal standards. Implementation will begin with the RMS rollout
in March 2007.
Police Network & Computers
Using grant funding the police department is in the process of a complete upgrade to the
end-of-life police E911 network components and computers. The upgrade is necessary to
run the new relational type software that will be used by the police department going
forward in 2007 and beyond.
Police Intranet
In order to provide current information to members on Department General Order,
Department Bulletins, and police related internal databases; an Intranet site was
developed and published on the Police Department’s E911 network. This has reduced the
number of paper requests for information and provided a time saving access to needed
information by members of the department.
Much work has been accomplished in 2006 to ready the police department for its jump
into the 21st Century relational database management and real-time sharing of
information throughout the criminal justice environment here in the City and County of
San Francisco. However, much more work is needed. The year, 2007, will be the “Year
of Implementation” for many software projects such as RMS, EIS, Level II to name a few
of the important undertakings for the Police Department.
The success of these implementations will be predicated upon the commitment for
staffing in support of these critical applications going forward. Each of these applications
represents a significant change in the Police Department’s business process of handling
and sharing of information regarding people, places and associated property. Accurate
sharing of this information requires knowledgeable, trained and a committed technology
staff for these applications that will ensure that the databases are complete, maintained
and backed-up for our members use. Having an internal police department help desk
will be beneficial to our members during the implementation and through the lifecycle of
the Department’s business chance process.
Two-thousand & Seven, (2007) will be the “year of implementation” brining change for
the police department. This will not be an easy change but a change necessary to achieve
a service delivery to our citizens not envisioned by those building, deploying and using
the applications. As 2007 comes to a close many members of the Department will realize
the real-time capabilities of these software applications. As we step forward into the
years that come, much work in the identification of offenders, reduction of crime and the
ability to manage resources more efficiently and effectively will be credited to these
applications that were implemented here at the Police department.
Planning Division
Facilities Maintenance Section. This section is responsible for the purchases, leases,
upgrades, repair and maintenance of all Department facilities.
Telecommunications Section. The Telecommunications Section is responsible for
maintaining telecommunications within the Department and maintaining a network of
telephone lines at headquarters and several other facilities.
Written Directives Unit. This unit writes and publishes studies, general orders and
Department manuals.
Staff Services Division
Background Unit. This unit conducts background investigations of applicants for police
officer s well as for civilian positions.
Medical Liaison Unit. Staffed by civilian and sworn members, including a full-time
police physician, this unit maintains medical records, monitors members on disability
leave, conducts medical examinations and fitness-for-duty evaluations, and makes
determinations on limited-duty assignments.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Unit. This unit is responsible for Department
compliance with the ADA. It investigates complaints regarding facility access,
employment and other related issues, and provides training and in-house guidance.
Payroll/ Personnel. Payroll is responsible for the compensation of all police employees.
The Personnel division provides the Department with qualified applicants, and processes
appointments, promotions and separations.
Support Services Division
Taxi Unit. This unit is responsible for the enforcement of ordinances relating to motor
vehicles for hire.
Permit Section. The Permit Section processes permit application for a variety of uses
and collects license fees.
Report Management System This section receives, processes, archives, and
disseminates an average of more than 300 police reports per day, throughout the year.
The section is currently automating many of its functions.
Behavioral Science Unit. The officers in this unit provide peer counseling. There are
300 members who are currently trained peer support members.
Management Control Division. This division conducts internal administrative
investigations and prepares and prosecutes disciplinary charges filed against members.
Equal Employment Office (EEO) Section. The EEO Section investigates complaints of
harassment and discrimination by members against members.
Training Division
The purpose of the Training Division of the San Francisco Police Department is to
provide basic recruit training to new members and continuing in-service training to
members throughout their careers. The Division strives to exceed Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training minimum standards and to deliver superlative instruction.
The Division evidences the Department’s commitment to cultural competency and
community policing in its curriculum.
The Training Division is comprised of several organizational units, including the
following five main units:
Basic Academy
The San Francisco Police Department’s Basic Academy is certified by the Commission
on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) to present all components of the Regular
Basic Course. The primary goal of the basic course is to prepare students mentally and
physically to advance into the Department’s field training program, and to join our ranks
as San Francisco Police Officers. The Department’s Basic Academy consists of 1220
hours of instruction, which currently exceeds POST minimum standards by 525 hours.
Academy Office of Education and Training
The Office of Education and Training provides experienced officers with the in-service
training necessary to maintain their perishable skills, adopt innovative practices and stay
abreast of current issues in law enforcement. This unit conducts Continuing Professional
Training for all officers, and coordinates technical, supervisory, management and other
career enhancing courses. This office is also responsible for management of the Training
Division’s instructor pool and community outreach thorough the hugely successful San
Francisco Police Community Academy.
Field Training Program
The Field Training Program provides police officers who have just graduated from the
Academy with further training designed to integrate what they have learned in the
classroom with actual patrol operations. Throughout the 17 week program, each new
officer is paired with a specially selected and trained Field Training Officer who acts as a
teacher, mentor and role model. As the new officers work patrol shifts, they are given
daily training and gradually introduced to increasing levels of responsibility until they are
able to function as an independent police officer. The Field Training Program is certified
by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST).
Range
The Range staff ensures that sworn members of the San Francisco Police Department are
thoroughly trained in the proper use of firearms and are properly equipped to effectively
perform their duties. This is accomplished through Basic Training, Semi-annual
Qualifications and Specialized courses. The Range staff provides instruction in the use of
the Department’s less lethal Extended Range Impact Weapon.
Recruitment
The Department’s full time Recruitment Unit engages in recruiting activity year round at
employment fairs, colleges, POST Regional Academies, high schools and civic functions.
The unit is augmented by part time recruiters, who come from every Department Bureau.
Members of the Unit recruit in San Francisco’s many neighborhoods by attending
community fairs. The unit sponsors the San Francisco Police Department’s Pre-academy
workshop, where interested candidates are taught how to prepare for a successful
Academy experience. The Recruitment Unit seeks to attract top candidates who will
archive the high standards needed to graduate from the Police Academy, complete Field
Training and become successful members of the Department.

2006 Annual Report - San Francisco Police Department

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