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The legendary homicide inspector discusses the two words that broke the Night Stalker case, the first time Ramirez claims to have killed in San Francisco, and advice for new investigators
Police leaders would be wise to cultivate the intrinsic skills and talents of their officers in purposeful ways to fortify meaningful connections with communities
In a surprise move, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors recently voted to allow San Francisco PD to deploy robots equipped to deliver lethal force
Mayor London Breed, who placed the measures on the ballot, celebrated early success after Propositions E and F had commanding leads in partial returns from March 5 voting
The policy will forbid officers from stopping drivers or pedestrians for nine traffic infractions under most circumstances, such as driving without functioning rear brake lights
San Francisco Police Department leaders and city officials expect to launch the task force in the spring of 2024 to investigate opioid deaths and illicit drug operations as potential homicide cases
Waymo said someone threw a firework inside, which set the vehicle on fire
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SFPD attributes the increase to recent recruiting incentives, such as increased starting pay, a shortened hiring process and free one-day testing events
As the project neared completion, the number of people who jumped fell from an annual average of 30 to 14, with the deaths in the spots where crews had not finished installing the barriers yet
Twenty-eight people were charged with selling drugs in October – nearly half the number of all drug selling charges last year
The bakery said it has a policy “to not serve anyone that is armed in a uniform,” adding that officers are welcome “when they are off duty and not armed”
Sheriff Miyamoto is familiar with Deputy Bloom’s diligent work patterns, confirming that Bloom has consistently put in an astonishing number of OT hours
Smash-and-grab thefts are reaching pre-pandemic highs as tourists return to San Francisco
After the mass shooting on July 1, 1993, with the help of SWAT teams, SFPD changed how it approached skyscraper shootings — clear the tower room by room
“I was handed, when I took over, what I believed were politically based and politically motivated prosecutions against police officers.”
A new contract increases pay, shortens salary step increases and extends a childcare reimbursement program
Brooke Jenkins claims her predecessor sought manslaughter charges against Christopher Samayoa for “political reasons and not in the interests of justice”
The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
The draft policy’s advancement prompted an outcry; the vote is scheduled for Nov. 29
Kareim McKnight filed a lawsuit claiming that a medic, under the direction of a police sergeant, injected her against her will while she was handcuffed
“We have to send a strong message that if people choose to sell drugs in our city, that they will be held accountable,” Brooke Jenkins said
Brooke Jenkins was named to the interim post Thursday, drawing praise from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and the police union
Video shows a giant fire in the middle of the intersection while fireworks can be heard going off
The men would be in their 90s if they’re still alive
Parade organizers have compromised after officers were initially barred from marching in uniform
Read about ‘next-level’ drag racing, police leaders’ heartbroken reactions to a mass shooting, and more from this week’s news
“LGBTQ+ officers [were told to] hang up their uniforms and put them back in the closet,” said one police group
According to the robotaxi service, officers have a specific number to call for situations just like this