March 2020

One of the most interesting things about police work is that sooner or later you realize that you’re all in this thing together.

“This thing” is the daily routine of handling calls for service and, occasionally, those frantic seconds when you’re requesting back-up. And when you call for that emergency assistance you don’t really care who comes to stand side-by-side with you, you just want someone there.

And that is why this job is so unique because a great deal of it requires your trust in your fellow officers to be there when you need them.

I want to start by thanking the SFPOA membership for your support and trust to continue to lead this association. I’m most proud of the level of engagement and participation our members showed during the election process. It was inspiring to see, and it is what we need given the challenges we face in policing in America and the conditions in San Francisco specifically.

In short, showing up matters.

Mark your calendars for the following meetings and events by the POA and its friends and supporters. All dates and times are subject to last minute changes, so always contact the event coordinator to confirm dates and times. If you have an event you would like posted on our calendar, contact the editor at journal@sfpoa.org. Download the calendar.