San Francisco Police Officers Association
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SFPOA Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Strength, Unity, of S.F. Police Officers Union
SAN FRANCISCO — Eighty years after a small group of postwar police officers banded together to demand fair pay and... read more →
June 1, 2026
Members
This new SFPOA contract reflects a shared understanding with the City of San Francisco that public safety depends on investing... read more →
May 14, 2026
Why AB 1537 is the Wrong Bill for SFPOA and California’s Peace Officers
By Louis Wong SFPOA President Assembly Bill 1537 is framed as a narrowly targeted measure related to immigration enforcement. But... read more →
May 1, 2026
SFPOA IN THE NEWS
Police union wades back into San Francisco politics after years of sitting on the sidelines
By Han Li, San Francisco Standard After being quiet for years, and sitting out a high-profile recall of District Attorney... read more →
January 8, 2024
SF restaurant bans armed officers, police union responds
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One San Francisco restaurant is feuding with police officers. Reem’s California in the Mission District is... read more →
August 25, 2023
SF police union says Mission District bakery refusing to serve officers
By Gia Vang, NBC Bay Area The San Francisco Police Officers Association is speaking out after it said a bakery... read more →
August 24, 2023
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In 2017, Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel sustained brain injuries that forever changed his life when he was struck on his police bicycle by a suspect fleeing officers in a stolen vehicle.
Today, "Officer Lewin-Tankel Way" was added to the 300 block of Eddy St in recognition of his
1954. Officers Frank Gannon and Wayne Kirby saved more than 50 lives after toxic fumes filled a residential building at 3 AM.
Using only water-soaked towels to cover their face, they went door to door to awaken residents. When the fumes became overwhelming, they turned to the
Today, San Francisco officially unveiled "Officer Lewin-Tankel Way" on the 300 block of Eddy Street, honoring Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel's courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment to serving our city.
In 2017, Officer Lewin-Tankel suffered life-threatening injuries after
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 4, 2026) - The San Francisco Police Officers Association will join Mayor Daniel Lurie, Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, members of the San Francisco Police Department, community leaders and Officer Elia Lewin-Tankel and his family at Noon, Thursday, June 4,
1955. SFPD Officer Gardner is issued a rifle before being detailed to guard a United Nations Commemorative Session at the Opera House.
A glimpse into the department’s history and the legacy that continues today. #SFPDHistory
