SFPD deploys 'mobile command unit' to 16th and Mission BART plazaThe SFPD deployed a Mobile Command Unit at 16th Street BART plaza to enhance police presence amid increased drug-related activity.
SFPD Shoots Outer Sunset Man Who Fired Gun, Aimed At Officers, Police DroneThe police shot a man in Outer Sunset who threatened neighbors and aimed a gun at an SFPD drone.
Multiple SFPD Plainclothes Officers Shot at in SoMa, Suspect in CustodyNo officers were injured despite being shot at by a suspect in San Francisco, who was later taken into custody.
SFPD debuts new drone to fight crime, alleviate staffing shortageThe use of Drone as First Responder technology has significantly contributed to a 34% decrease in crime in San Francisco.The SFPD plans to utilize six DFR units to enhance response times and address staffing shortages.
SFPD officer wears chicken costume as decoy to ticket drivers, bring awareness to pedestrian safetySan Francisco police are creatively addressing pedestrian safety with a chicken costume initiative to ticket non-yielding drivers.
Elon Musk Repeats Tall Tale That SF Twitter Employees Were Threatened By Axe Murderer, SFPD Says It's All BunkElon Musk's claims about threats to his employees were contradicted by the SFPD, raising issues of accountability and public safety.
SFPD deploys 'mobile command unit' to 16th and Mission BART plazaThe SFPD deployed a Mobile Command Unit at 16th Street BART plaza to enhance police presence amid increased drug-related activity.
SFPD Shoots Outer Sunset Man Who Fired Gun, Aimed At Officers, Police DroneThe police shot a man in Outer Sunset who threatened neighbors and aimed a gun at an SFPD drone.
Multiple SFPD Plainclothes Officers Shot at in SoMa, Suspect in CustodyNo officers were injured despite being shot at by a suspect in San Francisco, who was later taken into custody.
SFPD debuts new drone to fight crime, alleviate staffing shortageThe use of Drone as First Responder technology has significantly contributed to a 34% decrease in crime in San Francisco.The SFPD plans to utilize six DFR units to enhance response times and address staffing shortages.
SFPD officer wears chicken costume as decoy to ticket drivers, bring awareness to pedestrian safetySan Francisco police are creatively addressing pedestrian safety with a chicken costume initiative to ticket non-yielding drivers.
Elon Musk Repeats Tall Tale That SF Twitter Employees Were Threatened By Axe Murderer, SFPD Says It's All BunkElon Musk's claims about threats to his employees were contradicted by the SFPD, raising issues of accountability and public safety.
Day Around the Bay: Rain Expected to Let Up by Noon Friday, Shouldn't Ruin Big WeekendBay Area storms will subside by Friday, but have caused event cancellations, including the NBA All-Star Tip Off Party.The anticipated men vs women Three-Point Contest is canceled, disappointing many fans who enjoyed last year's performances.
San Francisco police launch new program that will allow people to report sex work with photosSan Francisco police launch 'Dear John' program to combat street prostitution with community involvement through photo reports.
Meet the New Drones the SFPD Will Be Using (and Is Actually Already Using)The San Francisco Police Department's use of drones, approved by voters, aims to enhance law enforcement but has limited early effectiveness.
Day Around the Bay: Patti Smith Returning to Bay Area for 50th Anniversary of Horses' TourAn SFPD officer was injured while making an arrest, highlighting the hazards faced by law enforcement.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Asks SFPD For Answers About Chase That Led to Sunday's CrashSan Francisco supervisors are pressing for clarity on SFPD high-speed chase policies after a crash injured seven people.
Man Allegedly Fires Gunshots at Muni Driver Near Oracle Park, Promptly Gets ArrestedA Muni driver was the target of gunfire near the Fourth and King Caltrain station, but fortunately, he was unharmed.
Fielder wants info on high-speed chase that led to a crash injuring six in the Mission - 48 hillsFielder is questioning SFPD's high-speed chase procedures after a crash injured six in the Mission.
San Francisco police launch new program that will allow people to report sex work with photosSan Francisco police launch 'Dear John' program to combat street prostitution with community involvement through photo reports.
Meet the New Drones the SFPD Will Be Using (and Is Actually Already Using)The San Francisco Police Department's use of drones, approved by voters, aims to enhance law enforcement but has limited early effectiveness.
Day Around the Bay: Patti Smith Returning to Bay Area for 50th Anniversary of Horses' TourAn SFPD officer was injured while making an arrest, highlighting the hazards faced by law enforcement.
SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder Asks SFPD For Answers About Chase That Led to Sunday's CrashSan Francisco supervisors are pressing for clarity on SFPD high-speed chase policies after a crash injured seven people.
Man Allegedly Fires Gunshots at Muni Driver Near Oracle Park, Promptly Gets ArrestedA Muni driver was the target of gunfire near the Fourth and King Caltrain station, but fortunately, he was unharmed.
Fielder wants info on high-speed chase that led to a crash injuring six in the Mission - 48 hillsFielder is questioning SFPD's high-speed chase procedures after a crash injured six in the Mission.
Family of OpenAI Whistleblower Sues SFPD, Demands Access to Investigation RecordsSuchir Balaji's family is suing SFPD for investigation records following his controversial death, raising questions about the suicide ruling.
Woman Vows to Sue SFPD For Violent Jaywalking Arrest That Left Her With a Concussion, Separated ShoulderA mother of five plans to sue SFPD after suffering a concussion and separated shoulder during a violent jaywalking arrest.
Family of OpenAI Whistleblower Sues SFPD, Demands Access to Investigation RecordsSuchir Balaji's family is suing SFPD for investigation records following his controversial death, raising questions about the suicide ruling.
Woman Vows to Sue SFPD For Violent Jaywalking Arrest That Left Her With a Concussion, Separated ShoulderA mother of five plans to sue SFPD after suffering a concussion and separated shoulder during a violent jaywalking arrest.
SFPD Busts Illegal Gambling Den in Cayuga Terrace, One Day After Busting Tenderloin Gambling DenSFPD successfully executed raids on illegal gambling dens, arresting suspects and seizing numerous gambling machines and narcotics.
SF City Attorney Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Tenderloin Corner Stores Raided for Being Gambling DensTwo convenience stores in Tenderloin linked to illegal gambling, firearms, and drug paraphernalia are facing a lawsuit aimed at closing them down.
SFPD Busts Yet Another Underground Tenderloin Gambling Den and Drug House,' Four ArrestedSFPD raided three Tenderloin businesses linked to illegal gambling, seizing $30,000 cash, gambling machines, and a significant amount of narcotics.
SFPD Busts Illegal Gambling Den in Cayuga Terrace, One Day After Busting Tenderloin Gambling DenSFPD successfully executed raids on illegal gambling dens, arresting suspects and seizing numerous gambling machines and narcotics.
SF City Attorney Files Lawsuit to Shut Down Tenderloin Corner Stores Raided for Being Gambling DensTwo convenience stores in Tenderloin linked to illegal gambling, firearms, and drug paraphernalia are facing a lawsuit aimed at closing them down.
SFPD Busts Yet Another Underground Tenderloin Gambling Den and Drug House,' Four ArrestedSFPD raided three Tenderloin businesses linked to illegal gambling, seizing $30,000 cash, gambling machines, and a significant amount of narcotics.
SFPD freed from state oversight after completing recommended reformsSFPD is no longer under state oversight, reflecting significant progress in police reform efforts over the past years.
San Francisco PD blasted for excessive, unregulated overtime use in new city auditSFPD's overtime spending exceeded $108 million in 2022-2023, highlighting mismanagement and staffing issues.
Scathing SFPD Audit Finds Rampant Abuse of Police Overtime ChargesSFPD spends $108 million yearly on overtime, raising concerns about misuse of sick leave and lack of budget oversight.
San Francisco PD blasted for excessive, unregulated overtime use in new city auditSFPD's overtime spending exceeded $108 million in 2022-2023, highlighting mismanagement and staffing issues.
Scathing SFPD Audit Finds Rampant Abuse of Police Overtime ChargesSFPD spends $108 million yearly on overtime, raising concerns about misuse of sick leave and lack of budget oversight.
SFPD overtime surges to $108M amid potential abuse, city audit findsSFPD's overtime spending skyrocketed due to inadequate control and monitoring, leading to potential fraud.
Policewoman Details Saving 49ers' Ricky Pearsall After Shooting in Emotional VideoRicky Pearsall survived a shooting during a robbery attempt and made a full recovery, proving resilient in his NFL debut.
Stats Show SFPD Very Effective at Solving Murders, But Worst in the State at Solving Most Other CrimesSFPD has high homicide resolution rates but struggles with other crimes.Clearance rates greatly vary by crime type for the SFPD.
SFPD on the Defensive, Releases Bodycam Video of Controversially Physical Hot Dog Vendor ArrestThe arrest of a hot dog vendor raises concerns about police conduct and transparency regarding the use of force in public spaces.
SFPD's Non-Lethal Lasso' Tool Failed Three Times In Lead-Up to Union Square Police ShootingThe SFPD's use of the BolaWrap failed to prevent a shooting incident after multiple attempts to subdue the suspect non-lethally.
San Francisco police using drones to follow, arrest suspectsDrones are assisting SFPD in making arrests, including for sexual assault and auto burglaries suspects.
Former SFPD-Affiliated Nonprofit Director Arrested for Fraud, Theft, Misuse of $700,000 in Public MoneyThe former director of SF SAFE, initially funded by the SFPD, was arrested for misusing over $700,000 of taxpayer money, including lavish spending and check forging.
SF Releases City Employees' Salary Data, One SFPD Officer Made $465,000 In Overtime Alone Last YearMayor Breed is not the highest-paid city employee, with an SFPD officer topping the list due to significant overtime pay.
Mysterious 'Police Activity' Involves Swarm of Cops on SF's Sixth StreetA major police action occurred in a residential building on Sixth Street, causing widespread police presence and caution tape.
SF federal judge inclined to allow teens' Dolores Park hill bomb cases to proceedJudge likely to advance civil rights claims against SFPD for mass arrest of youths during Dolores Park hill bomb.
Day Around the Bay: SFPD Looking For Man Who Punched A Baby On Muni Friday MorningIncreased drug bust near Civic Center Plaza.Identified victims from Napa shooting.Search for man assaulting baby on Muni bus.Suspension of Golden Gate Ferry Service.Passing of San Francisco Fire Department Lieutenant.Proposed tough on crime bill in California.
Person Stabbed on Muni Monday at 18th and Mission Streets, Suspect Still at LargeStabbing incident on a Muni bus in the Mission District on Monday afternoon, victim with non-life-threatening injuries, suspect not caught.