Bayview District Newsletter

bayview District Weekly Newsletter
BAYVIEW POLICE STATION 201 WILLIAMS AVE S.F. 94124 (415) 671-2300
Act. Captain RobeRt o’Sullivan
CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE
July 20-27, 2012
Sunday Streets Returns to the Streets of the Bayview
This Sunday, July 22, marks the return of Sunday Streets in the Bayview. The weather
promises to be ice, so come on out and enjoy a stroll or ride on 3rd Street. Food will be
served along the route. The Northbound lanes of 3rd Street from Oakdale to Mariposa
will be closed to vehicle traffic, for more details see below.
Bayview Station holds community meetings with the Captain on the first Tuesday of each
month. Due to the 2012 National Night Out, the August meeting has been changed to
Monday, August 6th.
The next meeting is on Monday, August 6th, at 6:00 pm
Bayview Station Community Room
201 Williams (Cross Street Newhall)
incidents of Interest:
Robbery:
On July 18th at 2:00 pm, a 44 year old victim came into Bayview Station and
reported that he had been robbed on July 16th at 6:15 am. The victim stated that on
the morning of the robbery, he had been walking in the area of 3rd and Paul when
he was approached by two suspects who demanded his money. The victim, in fear
for his life, complied and handed the suspects his wallet and backpack. He was not
injured during the robbery. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No.
120566861)
Hot Prowl Burglary Attempt:
On July 18th at 11:35 am, a resident was inside his home on the 600 block of
Hamilton when he heard the doorbell ring several times. He looked out the window
and saw a vehicle in front of his home and a suspect that he did not recognize at his
front door. When the victim did not answer the door, the suspect began to pry the
security gate open. After getting the gate open, the suspect attempted to pry the
front door open as well. After the unsuccessful attempt, the suspect got into the
back seat of the vehicle, which was then driven from the scene by another suspect.
The responding officers searched the area for the suspects and the vehicle but were
unable to locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No.
120566504)
Burglary:
On July 18th at 2:45 pm, officers responded on a call of a burglary at a commercial
office on the 2400 block of 3rd St. They met with an employee who stated that she
placed her laptop in the conference room of the establishment. She stated that she
left the room to use the copy machine at 9:00 am. While doing so, she heard the
front door to the office open. When she was finished and returned to the conference
room, her laptop was gone. Surveillance footage from the building’s security system
is pending. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120567693)
Warrant Arrest:
On July 18th at 4:00 pm, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Oakdale saw a
suspect that they recognized on the corner. The officers knew that the suspect had
a no bail parole violation warrant for his arrest. The suspect was taken into custody
without incident and booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120567273)
Burglary:
On July 18th at 4:15 pm, officers responded to a call of a burglary at an apartment
on the 1700 block of 25th St. They met with the victim who stated that her
apartment had been burglarized while she was away between July 4th and July 18th.
She returned to find two televisions, a microwave oven, and a washer/dryer combo
missing from her home. The officers found that the window near the front door had
been damaged. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120567289)
Attempted Homicide:
On July 18th at 10:18 pm, officers responded to the area of Nichols and Cameron
on a report of a shooting. They located the 19 year old male victim, who had
suffered a gunshot wound to the shoulder. He was immediately transported to
SFGH for treatment of his injuries, where he remained in stable condition. The
officers secured the scene and conducted interviews of possible witnesses. Crime
Scene Investigations responded to collect all evidence. This incident is under
investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120568356)
Narcotics Arrest:
On July 19th at 10:00 am, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Palou saw a
suspect in the area who they had previously arrested for loitering in a known
narcotics area. They knew that he had been admonished regarding hanging out at
3rd and Palou. The suspect was with two other subjects and was seen manipulating
a plastic bag in his hands. When he saw the officers, the suspect put the bag inside
his jacket and began to walk away with his two associates. The officers stopped all
three on the 4800 block of 3rd St. and placed the suspect under arrest for loitering
in a known narcotics area. The officers could smell a strong odor of marijuana
emanating from him. A search of his person revealed a plastic bag containing a
large quantity of marijuana. The suspect was booked on the loitering offence as well
as the narcotics charges. The other two subjects were identified, admonished
regarding loitering in an area known for high narcotics activity, and released from
the scene. (SFPD Case No. 120569116)
Armed Robbery:
On July 19th at 11:40 am, a 60 year old victim was robbed in the area on Ingerson
and Hawes. The victim told the responding officers that she was standing at the bus
stop when two suspects walked up to her. One of the suspects pointed a handgun
at her while the other snatched her purse from her shoulder. Both suspects fled the
scene on foot. The officers searched the area for the suspect but were unable to
locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No.
120569451)
Narcotics Arrest:
On July 19th at 1:00 pm, officers stopped a bicyclist for riding on the sidewalk and
running a stop sign in the area of Van Dyke and Keith. The suspect was on active
parole for the sale of narcotics. The officers conducted a parole search on the
suspect and found a plastic bag containing methamphetamine in his pants pocket.
The suspect was placed under arrest and booked for the narcotics as well as the
parole violation at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120569627)
Auto Burglary Arrest:
On July 19th at 8:00 pm, an officer at Jamestown and Ingalls saw a subject driving
a vehicle in the area that he recognized from a recent crime alert bulletin. The
suspect and the vehicle were both featured in the alert as involved in an auto
burglary that had occurred on June 26th in the Central District. The officer pulled the
suspect over and confirmed that he was one and the same as the individual wanted
for the crime. The suspect was placed under arrest. He was booked on auto
burglary charges and his car was towed as evidence. (SFPD Case No. 126087778)
Aggravated Assault:
On July 19th at 10:00 pm, officers responded to Bayshore and Paul on a call of an
assault. They located the 35 year old victim who was bleeding from a laceration to
his head. He told the officers that he had been squatting at the rear of a warehouse
in the area of Paul and Wheat. The victim stated that he was asleep when three
other squatters began talking to him, causing him to wake. An argument ensued
and the suspects began beating the victim. During the fight, one of the suspects hit
the victim in the head with a baseball bat. The suspects then fled the scene. The
victim was transported to SFGH and treated for his injuries. The officers searched
the area for the suspects but were unable to locate them that night. This incident is
under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120571127)
On July 26, 2006, Officer Nick Tomasito Birco was killed in the line of duty at Felton
and Cambridge Streets. Officer Birco served with distinction and made the ultimate
sacrifice while protecting the citizens of San Francisco. He is missed by all who
knew him. We know that Nick with his smile continues to watch over his family and
friends.
Narcotics Arrest:
On July 23rd at 11:51 am, officers pulled a vehicle over for a traffic violation in the area of
Nichols and Cameron. As the driver told the officer at his window that he did not have a
driver’s license, the second officer on the passenger side of the car saw the driver slowly
reaching into his pants pocket. The suspect pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket and
the officer watched as several rocks of crack cocaine came falling out onto the floorboard.
The officer notified his partner, who promptly placed the suspect under arrest. He was
booked at Bayview Station for the narcotics offences and for driving on a suspended
license. (SFPD Case No. 120580463)
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Stolen Auto Arrest:
On July 23rd at 3:15 pm, officers patrolling on the 900 block of Mendell St. ran a routine
record check on a vehicle in the roadway. The vehicle came back as having been reported
stolen. The officers detained the driver and her two passengers. The driver showed the
officers a handwritten note stating that the car had been sold to her by the registered
owner. When the officers contacted the owner of the car, they were advised that the car
was never sold and that the bill of sale was a forgery. The officers placed the suspect under
arrest for vehicle theft as well as a warrant that she had for her arrest. One of her
passengers had an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle and was cited for the
infraction. The third passenger was identified and released from the scene. The suspect
was booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120566695)
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Warrant Arrest:
On July 24th at 2:55 am, officers responded to the area of Whitfield and LaSalle to assist a
security guard who had a subject detained for possibly being involved in a vehicle accident.
The officers could locate no evidence of an accident at the scene or on the suspect’s
vehicle. However, a record check revealed that the suspect had two outstanding
misdemeanor warrants for his arrest. He was taken into custody and booked at County Jail.
(SFPD Case No. 120582685)
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Ammunition Arrest:
On July 24th at 9:35 am, officers were conducting checks on vacant apartments in the
Potrero Hill Housing Development to ensure that there were no squatters in the units.
They heard voices coming from an address on the unit block of Dakota that was
supposed to be vacant. They made entry through the front door, which was ajar, and
announced their presence. The officers located three suspects inside the unit along with
two pit bulls. There was a litter of puppies in one of the bedrooms and one of the suspects
admitted to staying in that room with all of the dogs. A record check revealed that he was a
convicted felon. The officers searched the bedroom and located ammunition, which the
suspect was prohibited from possessing. He was placed under arrest and booked for
trespassing and the possession of ammunition by a convicted felon charges at Bayview
Station. The other two suspects were identified and cited for trespassing. The adult dogs as
well as the pups were relinquished to Animal Care and Control. (SFPD Case No.
120583047)
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Narcotics Arrest:
On July 24th at 11:44 am, officers were patrolling the area of Keith and Thomas which is
known for rampant drug related crime. They saw a subject on the 1400 block of Thomas
who, on seeing the officers, immediately turned and walked over to a backpack hanging
nearby on a fence. He nervously struggled to remove the bag from the fence as he
frequently glanced at the officers. Once the bag was free, the suspect positioned himself
behind a truck in order to conceal himself. The officers detained him. His hands were
cupped and when one of the officers asked to see what he was holding, the suspect
opened his palm revealing a marijuana cigarette. He was placed under arrest. Directly
beside the tire of the truck that the suspect hid behind, the officers found a paper bindle
containing several rocks of crack cocaine. A search of the suspect’s backpack revealed
additional loose marijuana as well as paper identical to that of the bindle used to wrap the
discarded crack rocks. The suspect was booked on narcotics violations at Bayview Station.
(SFPD Case No. 120583398)
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Robbery Attempt:
On July 24th at 1:20 pm, officers responded to the area of 20th and Connecticut on a call of
a robbery attempt. The officers met with the 46 year old victim who told them that she had
been standing in front of the library on the 1600 block of 20th St when two suspects
attempted to steal her iPhone. The victim stated that both female suspects approached her
and pinned her arms to her sides. They then attempted to snatch the victim’s iPhone from
her hand, though the victim held on to it and was able to retain it. The suspects, who were
laughing during the entire incident, gave up and walked away. The victim was not injured
as a result of this incident. The officers searched the area for the suspects but were unable
to locate them that day. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120583809)
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Narcotics Arrest:
On July 24th, after an investigation into a local drug dealer, plainclothes officers were able
to obtain a search warrant for the suspect’s person and vehicle. At 3:30 pm, after searching
for the suspect, the officers located him sitting near his car on the 1700 block of Quesada.
They detained the suspect and executed the search warrant. The officers located a plastic
bag in the suspect’s sock that contained fourteen individually wrapped crack cocaine rocks.
The suspect was placed under arrest and booked at Bayview Station on narcotics for sale
charges. (SFPD Case No. 120584170)
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Warrant Arrest:
On July 24th at 5:30 pm, officers responded to a parking lot in the area of 4th and Channel
regarding a call of a suspect harassing patrons of the ballpark. They located the suspect
who matched the broadcast description. A record check revealed that he had a no bail
parole violation warrant for his arrest. He was taken into custody without incident and
booked at Bayview Station. (SFPD Case No. 120584506)
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Warrant Arrest:
On July 24th at 8:30 pm, officers patrolling in the area of 3rd and Newcomb detained two
subjects for loitering on the corner. A record check revealed that one of the suspects had
an outstanding no bail warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was
taken into custody and booked at Bayview Station. The second subject was identified and
admonished regarding loitering in an area where narcotics are used and sold. (SFPD Case
No. 120565493)
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Burglary:
On July 24th at 8:40 pm, officers responded to a call of a burglary on the unit block of
Bertha. They met with the victim who told them that she had been gone from her home
between 4:00 pm and 8:45 pm. She stated that when she returned, she found that her
apartment had been broken into and that three laptops and two video game systems had
been stolen. The officers were able to locate the method that the suspect used to gain entry
into the building. This incident is under investigation. (SFPD Case No. 120585112)
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Auto Thefts:
Between 7:45 pm on July 17th and 7:30 am on July 18th, a grey Toyota CRV was stolen from the area of
1000 Silliman. (SFPD Case No. 120566093)
On July 21st at midnight, a maroon Honda Civic was stolen from the area of 1500 Newhall. (SFPD Case
No. 120574347)
Between 9:00 pm on July 20th and 6:30 am on July 21st, a maroon Honda Accord was stolen from the unit
block of University. (SFPD Case No. 120575088)
Between 10:00 pm on July 20th and 6:45 am on July 21st, a grey Mitsubishi Outlander was stolen from the
area of Shafter and Hawes. (SFPD Case No. 120576149)
Between 9:00 pm on July 22nd and 6:30 am the next morning, a black Honda Accord was stolen from the
area of 1300 Felton. (SFPD Case No. 120579933)
Between 11:00 pm on July 23rd and 7:30 am the next morning, a silver Acura Vigor was stolen from the
area of Hamilton and Felton. (SFPD Case No. 120583194)
Between 8:00 pm on July 23rd and 8:15 am the next morning, a red Toyota Tundra was stolen from the
area of 1600 McKinnon. (SFPD Case No. 120584415)
Auto Burglaries:
On July 20th between 2:00 pm and 10:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of 25th and Dakota was burglarized. A
GPS, iPad, and clothing were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120574143)
On July 20th between 8:30 pm and 3:00 pm the next day, a vehicle on 1300 block of Thomas was
burglarized. A spare tire was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120576042)
Between 8:00 pm on July 17th and 8:00 pm on July 20th, a vehicle in the area of 26th and DeHaro was
burglarized. Camera equipment was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103584)
On July 20th between 3:50 pm and 4:00 pm, a vehicle on the 500 block of Bayshore was burglarized.
Personal accessories were stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103578)
On July 19th between 8:00 pm and 6:30 am the next morning, a vehicle in the area of 100 Dartmouth was
burglarized. A laptop was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103556)
On July 19th between 1;00 am and 5:00 am, a vehicle on the 1000 block of Mariposa was burglarized. A
laptop was stolen from the vehicle. (SFPD Case No. 126103534)
On July 18th between 7:30 and 8:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 18th and 3rd was burglarized. A laptop
and iPhone were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103512)
On July 17th between 10:00 am and 2:15 pm, a vehicle in the area of 2000 17th St. was burglarized. A cell
phone was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103506)
On July 16th at 1:45 pm, a vehicle on the 700 block of Illinois was burglarized. A laptop and iPad were
stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103471)
On July 16th between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 18th and Carolina was burglarized. An
emergency kit was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103459)
On July 13th between 6:45 pm and 11:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of Mission rock and 3rd was
burglarized. A purse was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126098167)
On July 23rd between 3:00 pm and 9:30 pm, a vehicle in the area of 800 Terry A Francois was
burglarized. Cosmetics were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120582287)
On July 22nd between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of 600 Jamestown was burglarized. A
wallet was stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 120578935)
On July 24th at 9:00 pm, a vehicle on the 8th and 16th was burglarized. A bag was stolen from the car.
(SFPD Case No. 126103794)
On July 20th at 6:00 pm, a vehicle in the area of Mariposa and Illinois was burglarized. An iPhone was
stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103766)
On July 21st between 4:00 pm and 3:30 am the next morning, a vehicle in the area of Pennsylvania and
23rd was burglarized. (SFPD Case No. 126103744)
On July 24th between 1:30 am and 10:00 am, a vehicle in the area of 400 Kansas was burglarized. A cell
phone and art supplies were stolen from the car. (SFPD Case No. 126103788)
On July 24th at 5:45 pm, a vehicle in the area of 1900 Jerrold was burglarized. Money was stolen from the
car. (SFPD Case No. 120584625)
All of the above thefts are under investigation
NEVER LEAVE VALUABLES INSIDE YOUR UNATTENDED VEHICLE
Auto Burglary:
Auto Theft:
Robbery:
Burglary:
Items Of Community Interest:
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Public Transportation Safety Tips
� Be alert. Know who is around you. Notify the operator if someone acts suspicious.
� While waiting for a bus or streetcar, stand near others who are waiting.
� If the immediate area is deserted or in darkness, stand near an occupied building or in a
lighted area until transportation arrives.
� If the coach is empty or nearly empty, sit as far up front and close to the driver as
possible.
� Upon arriving at your stop, be aware of those who alight with you. If you feel you are
being followed, go to the nearest occupied building and ask for assistance.
� After dark, attempt to get off the bus in a well-lighted area. Use only well-streets to
reach your final destination.
� Pick-pocketing usually occurs under crowded conditions. Be aware of jostling and
pushing when boarding public transportation.
� If you have shopping bags with you, make sure you hold on to them or place them in
your lap. Keep an eye on the shopping bags and be aware of others in your immediate
area.
� Never display money or valuables in public.
� Carry your wallet in an inside pocket, or a pocket that can be buttoned.
� Place your arm on the outside of your purse or bag.
� Keep your keys separate from your purse or bag.
� Watch out for strangers who strike up a conversation—used as a trick to distract you.
� If you notice anything unpleasant, call the MUNI complaint line (415) 923-6164.
For emergencies or crimes in progress, dial 9-1-1.
For non-emergencies, dial (415) 553-0123.
OPERATION GUN STOP
In an ongoing effort to combat gun violence, the SFPD and SAFE have renewed the
Operation Gun Stop program to get illegally possessed guns and assault weapons off San
Francisco’s streets. The program offers rewards UP TO $1,000.00 per incident for
information leading to arrests for firearm offenses, as well as the seizure of assault
weapon(s), regardless of an arrest.
The number for the public tip line, open 24 hours, 7 days a week is
(415) 575-4444
Callers may choose to remain anonymous
SHARE INFORMATION, ANONYMOUSLY
To send a confidential tip
Text to: 847411
Type “SFPD” then
Type your tip
Bayview Station Tip Line:
(415) 822-8147
S.F.P.D. Tip Line
(24 hr live coverage)
(415) 575-4444
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Help solve a crime and make your neighborhood safe!
Bayview District WEB Resources
District Blogs:

Bayview Merchants Association
http://bayviewmerchants.org/blog

D10Watch website and blog:
http://d10watch.blogspot.com
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VVBoom Visitacion Valley Blog:
http://www.sfvvboom.blogspot.com/

Portola Neighborhood Steering Committee –
www.facebook.com/pages/Portola-Neighborhood-Steering-Committee

Potrero/Dogpatch Merchants Association
http://potrerohill.biz/phamb

Better Bayview Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/betterbayview/

Portola Planet
http://portolaplanet.com

BRITE, Bayview Residents Improving Their Environment,
[email protected] on Facebook: BRITE Group
District Information:

District 10 information site:
www.district10.info
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Bayview Footprints
www.bayviewfootprints.org
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D10Watch:
www.d10watch.blogspot.com
Neighborhood Associations:

Quesada Gardens Initiative
http://QuesadaGardens.org
Butchertown Neighborhood Association
[email protected]
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ART94124
http://art94124.com/
Progress Park on Indiana Street in Dogpatch
www.progresspark.org
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Bayview Hill Neighborhood Association:
http://bayviewhillsf.org/
McKinley Square Park Foundation
www.mckinleysquarepark.org

India Basin Neighborhood Association:
http://www.indiabasin.org/

Potrero Boosters Neighborhood Association
http://potreroboosters.org
Dogpatch Neighborhood Association
http://mydogpatch.org
BAYVIEW STATION RESOURCE LIST
EMERGENCY:
911
Non-Emergency:
Customer Service Center:
or outside SF dial
Emergency:
Bayview Station:
Captain Chignell
Anonymous Tip-Line
SFPD Anon Tip Line
Crime Stats:
Graffiti Abatement
Graffiti Fax
Internet reporting
Events/Community Liaison:
Permit/Code Abatement:
Deputy City Attorney:
Dept. Parking & Traffic:
DPW:
Parks:
SF SAFE
Abandoned Auto
Homeless Issues:
Third Street Beat:
553-0123
311, for TTY,
415-701-2323
911 or 553-8090 (with cell phone)
671-2300
[email protected]
671-2300
822-8147
Bayview Station’s Voicemail
575-4444
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School Officers
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254-7197
509-1678
806-8304
509-1408
987-6389
987-6569
509-1270
269-4002
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278-9454
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671-2302
671-2313
554-3874
553-1943
695-2020
671-2300
553-1984
850-9737
850-9740
671-2300
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Dispatch
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Officer Rodriguez (M-F, 7-3 PM)
Officer Mann
Officers Faye, Gillies, Singleton, Fowler,
McNichol, and Margreiter
Officers Hernandez & Chou
Sgt. O’Connor & Sgt. Griffin
Officer Martinez & Pashby
Officer Reynoso & Santiago
Officer Rodatos & Cahill
Officer Luedkte & Kraus
Officer Kavanaugh & Rightmire
Officer ***pending***
Officer Lamma & Ortiz
Officer Norment & Williams
A.D.A. Marisa Rodriguez
Officers Jackson & Fry
A Message from SF Safe:
Watch streets become communities, and neighbors become friends. Watch crime go down, as
security goes up. Watch police become partners as you join with them in making your neighborhood
a better place to live.
Start a Neighborhood Watch on your block and see all these things happen!
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more cohesive and resilient community, and teach you how to be prepared and empowered at work,
on the streets or sidewalks, and in your home.
Contact SF SAFE at 415-553-1966 or learn more at www.sfsafe.org