California leaders introduce legislation to ban police from using rape kit DNA to probe other crimes
Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin introduced new legislation that would bar law enforcement agencies from keeping victim DNA obtained though rape kits in searchable databases.
Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin introduced new legislation that would bar law enforcement agencies from keeping victim DNA obtained though rape kits in searchable databases.
SFPD investigating non-fatal double shooting
San Francisco police are investigating a non-fatal double shooting in the city's Fillmore District Thursday evening.
San Francisco police are investigating a non-fatal double shooting in the city's Fillmore District Thursday evening.
Appeals court revives suit over killing involving stolen SFPD gun
Abel Esquivel, 23, was shot and killed in San Francisco back in 2017. The gun used was a personal weapon stolen from an SFPD officer's own SUV.
Abel Esquivel, 23, was shot and killed in San Francisco back in 2017. The gun used was a personal weapon stolen from an SFPD officer's own SUV.
Altercation between juveniles results in one being shot
A fight between two juveniles on Monday evening on Potrero Hill resulted in one of the juveniles being shot, the San Francisco Police Bayview division reports.
A fight between two juveniles on Monday evening on Potrero Hill resulted in one of the juveniles being shot, the San Francisco Police Bayview division reports.
Fate of SFPD officer accused of excessive force in hands of jury
The excessive-force case that triggered a fight between San Francisco’s Police Chief and district attorney is now in the hands of the jury after closing arguments wrapped up Monday in the trial of officer Terrence Stangel.
The excessive-force case that triggered a fight between San Francisco’s Police Chief and district attorney is now in the hands of the jury after closing arguments wrapped up Monday in the trial of officer Terrence Stangel.
Investigative agreement between police, D.A.'s office extended for 60 days as talks underway
An investigative agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and the city's District Attorney's Office will remain in effect for the next 60 days as talks between the two departments continue, city officials said on Wednesday.
An investigative agreement between the San Francisco Police Department and the city's District Attorney's Office will remain in effect for the next 60 days as talks between the two departments continue, city officials said on Wednesday.
SFPD officer on trial in man's beating testifies, prosecutor questions training
It's the trial against a San Francisco police officer that has triggered a dramatic fight between city's top cops. About who gets to investigate the police.
It's the trial against a San Francisco police officer that has triggered a dramatic fight between city's top cops. About who gets to investigate the police.
Antioch taps San Francisco veteran cop as interim police chief
Antioch has hired a new interim police chief as the city works to change the culture of the department and improve community relations.
Antioch has hired a new interim police chief as the city works to change the culture of the department and improve community relations.
Mission District shooting leaves one person with life-threatening injuries, no arrests
San Francisco police are at the scene of a non-fatal shooting in the Mission District Friday evening. No arrests have been made.
San Francisco police are at the scene of a non-fatal shooting in the Mission District Friday evening. No arrests have been made.
SFPD arrest man suspected of 9 bank robberies
Investigators believe Willie Thomas, 33, is responsible for nine bank robberies going as far back as Jan. 25.
Investigators believe Willie Thomas, 33, is responsible for nine bank robberies going as far back as Jan. 25.
Parents renew plea in 2008 San Francisco cold case, police share new information
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
It's been 14 years since 23-year-old Jordan McKay was attacked and shot while riding his bicycle in San Francisco and the killers have never been caught.
SFPD chief sheds light on rape kit DNA allegations, says suspect also IDd on criminal database
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday pledged to investigate allegations the city crime lab used DNA from a rape kit to identify a criminal suspect -- while explaining further that the suspect’s DNA was found in a “quality assurance” database before it came back as a match on a criminal database.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott on Wednesday pledged to investigate allegations the city crime lab used DNA from a rape kit to identify a criminal suspect -- while explaining further that the suspect’s DNA was found in a “quality assurance” database before it came back as a match on a criminal database.
D.A. Boudin denounces police DNA rape kit practice, says it's not limited to San Francisco
San Francisco's district attorney is denouncing what he calls a routine practice of using DNA obtained from sexual assault kits to arrest those victims if they commit a crime at a later date.
San Francisco's district attorney is denouncing what he calls a routine practice of using DNA obtained from sexual assault kits to arrest those victims if they commit a crime at a later date.
DA: San Francisco police used rape kit DNA to arrest victim
San Francisco's police chief says he's investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA collected from rape victims is being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects.
San Francisco's police chief says he's investigating claims by the district attorney that DNA collected from rape victims is being used to help identify them as possible crime suspects.
SFPD Chief, DA to meet privately about future of police use-of-force investigations
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and District Attorney Chesa Boudin were set to meet privately Monday in hopes of patching up a strained relationship between the offices and determine who will serve as lead investigator in police abuse cases going forward.
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and District Attorney Chesa Boudin were set to meet privately Monday in hopes of patching up a strained relationship between the offices and determine who will serve as lead investigator in police abuse cases going forward.
Man at center of contentious SF police abuse case wants officer 'held accountable'
The man at the center of a police abuse case that’s created a widening rift between San Francisco two top law enforcement officials told KTVU Thursday that he wants the officer "held accountable."
The man at the center of a police abuse case that’s created a widening rift between San Francisco two top law enforcement officials told KTVU Thursday that he wants the officer "held accountable."
SF Board of Supervisors agrees to $700K settlement in contentious police abuse case
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to a $700,000 settlement for Dacari Spiers one week after pausing the negotiated settlement amid a contentious fight between the San Francisco Police Department and district attorney's office.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday agreed to a $700,000 settlement for Dacari Spiers one week after pausing the negotiated settlement amid a contentious fight between the San Francisco Police Department and district attorney's office.
SF DA Boudin fires back at Police Chief Scott as feud intensifies
The feud between two of San Francisco’s top law enforcement officials continued Tuesday – this time with District Attorney Chesa Boudin accusing police Chief Bill Scott of violating an agreement between the offices that is at the center of a swirling controversy around police reform and use of force.
The feud between two of San Francisco’s top law enforcement officials continued Tuesday – this time with District Attorney Chesa Boudin accusing police Chief Bill Scott of violating an agreement between the offices that is at the center of a swirling controversy around police reform and use of force.
Police seek help in locating missing Bayview senior
The San Francisco Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Everett Archille, who was reported missing from his home on the unit block of Marist Street in the Bayview District in January.
The San Francisco Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating Everett Archille, who was reported missing from his home on the unit block of Marist Street in the Bayview District in January.
Suspect arrested for San Francisco deadly stabbing, police say
San Francisco police announced Tuesday an arrest linked to a stabbing in the city's Mission District last week that left a 27-year-old man dead.
San Francisco police announced Tuesday an arrest linked to a stabbing in the city's Mission District last week that left a 27-year-old man dead.