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Friday, November 01, 2024
Thank God It’s November
Is it over yet? Hopefully, by the time you read this, the election chaos has settled, the winners declared, and we are done binge-watching campaign ads and tossing glossy flyers into the recycling bin. Of course, if you are a Republican in San Francisco, you have probably missed out on the political spam, or so my trusty mailman friend tells me. Read More
Friday, October 18, 2024
November 5, 2024 - SFPOA Recommendations
These recommendations are for upcoming election and ballot measures in San Francisco and California State races. The SFPOA did make some endorsements and financial donations towards certain candidates and measures appearing on this list (Denoted by *). These are recommendations to help our members and supporters to make informed decisions. Read More
Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Elections Have Consequences
The upcoming November election will have significant consequences both locally and nationally, especially considering everything that’s happened in the city over the past six years. The races for Mayor and Board of Supervisors will play a major role in shaping the future of San Francisco, along with several ballot propositions. Read More
Sunday, September 01, 2024
The Invisible Army
In this city, there exists an invisible army—an army of street-smart, not book-smart; blue-collar, not blue-blooded individuals who keep our city running smoothly. These are the people who keep the bus lines humming, maintain the infrastructure of the city, and respond to emergencies without hesitation. Read More
Thursday, August 01, 2024
Where is the Adult in the Room?
Recently there have been several debates among the mayoral candidates. Invariably there have been moments of grandiose ideas or visions of what each candidate’s would do as mayor or differently from the incumbent. As to be expected, there were some testy exchanges between candidates, and maybe a few close calls, at least to me, of some smart smack downs. Read More
Monday, July 01, 2024
In Pursuit Of
We are hitting the summer months and as the 4th of July approaches, many of us look forward to celebrating our nation’s birthday with barbecues, music and laughter either in our backyards or at parks with family and friends. While we gather to enjoy these parties, police officers will be diligently working to ensure everyone can enjoy a peaceful and uneventful holiday. Read More
Saturday, June 01, 2024
Experience, Trust, Betrayal
In supporting a mayoral candidate, the elements of experience, trust, and betrayal carry significant weight. Read More
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Upholding Justice: The Battle to Protect Minors from Human Trafficking in California
In the ongoing struggle to combat human trafficking, particularly the abhorrent practice of exploiting minors, California finds itself at a critical crossroads. Amidst the corridors of power in Sacramento, legislative battles are being waged over bills aimed at strengthening laws to safeguard vulnerable youth from falling prey to this insidious crime. Read More
Monday, April 01, 2024
Even Artificial Intelligence thinks Public Safety in San Francisco Needs Artificial Intelligence
As we have heard by now, Measure E passed, and with it comes the challenge of defining and implementing details of the measure in our police work. This got me thinking about using AI (artificial intelligence) in policing. Specifically, how we apply these changes in the lens of AI. Read More
Friday, March 01, 2024
Election Day & Public Safety’s Swinging Pendulum
By the time this edition of the Journal is published, it will be approximately four days until the March 5, 2024, Primary Election. There are several local measures that will impact the path forward for both our city and the San Francisco Police Department, specifically Measures B (NO) and E (YES). Read More
Thursday, February 01, 2024
Cheech & Chong, Smokey & Craig, and…Keller & Stone?
As of January 1, California’s police officers are free to partake in the off-duty use of marijuana thanks to legislation amending the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. Imagine, law enforcement officers are now able to recreationally consume a federally recognized Schedule One controlled substance. Wow, what a concept! Read More
Monday, January 01, 2024
The Road to Making San Francisco Safer
For the first time in what seems like forever, we are making progress on San Francisco’s public safety issues. Illegal drugs are being seized by the kilo, Get-out-of-Jail Free cards for drug dealers are revoked; smash and grab crooks are being tied to bigger retail theft operations; and San Francisco residents are breaking their silence and demanding from city leaders’ safe neighborhoods. Read More
Friday, December 01, 2023
Closing the Books on 2023
What a year it has been for the Association, I was already serving as the Acting President and Co-Chair of the Negotiating Committee trying to get a contract nailed down for the membership, when my term began. With an excellent team at the table and a great Co-Chair, Vice President Kevin Worrell, we set our sights on getting the best outcome for our members out of the City. Read More
Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Accepting Responsibility for Crime Victim Trauma
“The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.” We hear this phrase on the evening news describing the medical status of a crime victim, and we collectively breathe a sigh of relief. We tell ourselves that because the person did not die, everything will be all right. Read More
Sunday, October 01, 2023
The Sleeping Giants Awaken
SF Residents Engaging in Public Safety Policies Read More
Friday, September 01, 2023
Cup of Common Sense, Anyone?
Well, it happened again, another establishment refused service to an officer in uniform. I guess wanting a cup of coffee while working your shift in uniform is just too much for people. You would think if that were the company policy that the establishment would have the guts to post it so everyone can see it. Read More
Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Nine for Nothing
Often, people that I know and many that I don’t know personally, send all kinds of information to me. Some of this communication is in the form of a funny text, meme, video, or tweet from social media. Full disclosure, I have no social media accounts, none in my name or a fake name. We have a public relations firm that handles our social media accounts for the SFPOA. Read More
Saturday, July 01, 2023
Close Encounters July 2023
It’s an early evening watch with Tenderloin Station Field Training Officer Jordan King and Officer Justin Silvan working uniformed patrol. This shift was Officer Silvan’s first day of Field Training after graduating from the San Francisco Regional Police Academy. Read More
Saturday, July 01, 2023
The Names Don’t Lie
As many people know, the end of June is the end of the City’s fiscal year. While most people are making plans to celebrate our country’s birthday, those of us at the SFPOA office are watching to see how many officers are saying their goodbyes to the Department. Read More
Thursday, June 01, 2023
Close Encounters June 2023
Seems like every time we declare another war on drugs nothing changes. Maybe we have our priorities mixed up. After all, how can we declare a war on drugs when we are helping people using them . . . . Sound bizarre? We think so. And then you have, only in our great City, “The San Francisco Drug Dealers Union. Wait, really??!! Yes, really. Not sure exactly what they do . . . Read More