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Thursday, May 01, 2025
Boots on the Ground: A Major Street-Level Push for Drug Treatment & Safe Neighborhoods Will Save Lives
When Willie Sutton was asked why he robbed banks, he replied, “Because that’s where the money is.” A truth so simple it’s shocking. Thinking about San Francisco’s drug and overdose epidemic caused a Willie Sutton reflection. Where can the city gain the most ground in this struggle? On the streets. That’s where the hardest hit addicts are. Read More
Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Five-Year Change for California’s Legal Landscape
In the ever-evolving theater of California’s legislative system, a new cast of bills has taken the stage—each poised to reshape the state’s approach to law enforcement and public safety. Over the past five years, there have been many California State Assembly Bills along with California Senate Bills emerging in response to policy shifts that many felt swung too far in one direction. Read More
Saturday, March 01, 2025
Women on Patrol for 50 Years
On March 5, 2025, a celebration will take place to honor the women of the 126th and 127th academy classes—trailblazers who defied the odds, challenged negative narratives, and overcame active resistance to patrol the streets of San Francisco. A Historic Year in Policing Read More
Saturday, February 01, 2025
Is This the Fix We have Been Waiting For?
If you have walked through San Francisco lately, you might have noticed a few things—like how 6th Street has become less of a street and more of an elaborate obstacle course, complete with unpredictable human hurdles and the occasional sidewalk surprise. Read More
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Public Safety and Budget Realities in San Francisco
San Francisco—a city both celebrated for its innovation and resilience—is entering a new chapter as Daniel Lurie prepares to take the helm as Mayor-Elect. Leading a city as dynamic as San Francisco isn’t without its challenges, but with fresh leadership comes fresh opportunities. Read More
Sunday, December 01, 2024
2024 Year in Review: Reflections, Challenges, and Triumphs
As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on a year that was both complex and momentous. From honoring legacies and navigating political realities to embracing innovation and addressing community concerns, this year tested and highlighted the resilience of San Francisco’s law enforcement and public safety community. Here is a comprehensive look back at the defining moments of the year. Read More
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