From: Martin Halloran
The issue of whether or not the SFPD should rejoin the Joint Terrorism Task Force doesn't seem to be garnering any support from those in positions of authority to keep our city safe. In fact it appears that the opposite is true.
It is astounding that San Francisco is the only major metropolitan city in our nation that has opted out of an organization whose sole purpose is to investigate individuals who are planning terrorist attacks on our homeland. The Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) works with local law enforcement agencies to collectively foil any such attacks. Who pulled out of the JTTF one year ago? The SFPD.
It now appears, based on comments made to the San Francisco Examiner, that the SFPD and the Police Commission believe that the safety of San Franciscans has not been compromised. The POA disagrees and after checking with agents with the task force, they also disagree.
Therefore the POA has responded in hopes that city officials will do everything, within their power, to protect our residents and visitors.
