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Outer Richmond Sideshow Bust Seizes Assault Rifle
January 22, 2026
SFPD says officers broke up a Jan. 18 Outer Richmond sideshow, arrested two men, towed vehicles, and seized an illegal assault rifle and ammunition. It’s a reminder that stunt-driving events aren’t “harmless fun” — they’re organized disorder that puts neighborhoods at risk.
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Homicides Hit 70-Year Low
January 8, 2026
San Francisco ended 2025 with just 28 homicides—the fewest since 1954—and major drops in robbery, theft, and car break-ins. Other big cities also reported declines, underscoring a broader post-pandemic trend—but SF still needs better clearance rates and sustained enforcement to keep neighborhoods feeling safe.
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Sideshow fines doubled
December 18, 2025
Thanks to Supervisor Danny Sauter, the fine for sideshows has been doubled to $1000.
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Derrick Lew Named San Francisco Police Chief
December 4, 2025
Mayor Daniel Lurie selected Deputy Chief Derrick Lew, a veteran investigator and leader of San Francisco’s drug-market crackdown, as the city’s next police chief, signaling a continued focus on enforcement, technology, and public-safety results.
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Dog Shooting Exposes SF's Broken Dangerous Dog System
November 20, 2025
An SFPD officer’s shooting of a dog and its owner on Market Street underscores San Francisco’s rising dog-bite problem and the collapse of the city’s "canine court" system for dealing with dangerous animals.
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SF Supervisor Proposes Doubling Sideshow Fines
October 1, 2025
Supervisor Sauter seeks $1,000 penalties as city targets dangerous street takeovers with stronger deterrents.
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SFPD launches safety ambassador pilot in Fillmore and Hayes Valley
August 8, 2025
Four retired officers will patrol the neighborhoods as unarmed ambassadors to support small businesses facing safety concerns.
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SFPD to hire retired officers for special events
July 11, 2025
The SFPD is facing a staffing shortage and will hire retired officers to help fill the gap during special events.
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Vision Zero has failed – traffic deaths are rising, and enforcement is missing
June 20, 2025
A Grand Jury report shows that Vision Zero has failed, with 2024 being the most deadly year for traffic deaths since 2007. SFPD must start enforcing traffic laws.
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Acting SFPD Chief Yep Assembles New Command Team
June 17, 2025
Interim Police Chief Paul Yep promotes a dozen leaders, including union head Tracy McCray, aiming to stabilize the SFPD amid leadership turnover.
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SFPD Gets New High-Tech Investigations Headquarters
June 5, 2025
Thanks to $9.4M in donations, the SFPD’s Real Time Investigations Center is getting a major upgrade—No more asbestos ceilings and stained carpets, their new modern office will have video walls, drones, and more staffing to drive down crime.
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Public Safety Budget Maintained Amid $782M Deficit
May 28, 2025
Despite a projected $782 million budget deficit, Mayor Daniel Lurie’s budget proposal does not cut funding from San Francisco’s core public safety services.
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SFPD Chief Bill Scott announces resignation
May 7, 2025
After eight years as San Francisco’s top cop, Chief Bill Scott is stepping down this summer amid growing pressure for change.
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Crime is down, way down
April 10, 2025
Car break-ins, burglaries, and robberies are all down significantly, and more than other cities.
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Police calls and complaints reach 10-year high at 16th & Mission
April 8, 2025
Emergency calls and drug-related reports are surging at 16th and Mission, the latest epicenter of San Francisco’s disorder.
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Feeling safer? You’re not alone. Car break-ins down 61%.
April 1, 2025
Car break-ins have fallen from a pandemic peak of 21,800 to just 8,500 per year.
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