San Francisco Police Officers Association
The SFPOA focuses on ensuring our police officers have a safe, quality work environment. Additionally, we are actively involved and invested in improving the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and visits our city.
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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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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
Happy Pride Month, San Francisco!
SFPD officers are celebrating by wearing pride patches throughout the month and raising funds for Openhouse - a nonprofit that provides services and housing for our LGBTQ+ elders.
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association is profoundly relieved to learn that the San Francisco police officer who was shot multiple times in the line of duty Sunday night is expected to survive.
Our thoughts and prayers are with this officer, their loved ones, and their
Congratulations to the 75 officers, first responders and public servants recognized at the 2026 Crisis Intervention Team Awards.
Every day, our members respond to some of the city's most challenging calls, often helping individuals experiencing mental health crises. The officers
