Pedestrian struck, killed in Portola neighborhood of San Francisco
Just after 7 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian near the corner of Dwight Street and San Bruno Avenue.
Just after 7 a.m., officers responded to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian near the corner of Dwight Street and San Bruno Avenue.
San Francisco mayor calls for human resources to audit law enforcement hiring, promotion practices
In an effort to reform the way law enforcement officers are hired and promoted, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday she has directed the city's Department of Human Resources to audit law enforcement job examinations and hiring practices.
In an effort to reform the way law enforcement officers are hired and promoted, San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Thursday she has directed the city's Department of Human Resources to audit law enforcement job examinations and hiring practices.
Before raiding journalist's home, SF police were told to turn off body cams
San Francisco police were instructed to not activate their body-worn cameras before illegally raiding a freelance journalist’s home last year, according to an internal memo.
San Francisco police were instructed to not activate their body-worn cameras before illegally raiding a freelance journalist’s home last year, according to an internal memo.
San Francisco city leaders discuss the future of policing in reform meeting
Protesters are once again taking to the streets of San Francisco calling for, among other things, money for police protection be reallocated to community organizations.
Protesters are once again taking to the streets of San Francisco calling for, among other things, money for police protection be reallocated to community organizations.
San Francisco police won't respond to non-criminal calls as part of police reform plan
Breed’s said as part of police reforms, the city will also strengthen accountability policies, ban the use of military-grade weapons and divert funding to the African-American community.
Breed’s said as part of police reforms, the city will also strengthen accountability policies, ban the use of military-grade weapons and divert funding to the African-American community.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed holds in-depth conversation on racial justice and police reform
Mayor London Breed held the conversation online on Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Mayor London Breed held the conversation online on Thursday, June 11, 2020.
Woman killed in Thursday night Visitacion Valley shooting identified
Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting there via ShotSpotter, police said.
Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting there via ShotSpotter, police said.
San Francisco Mayor, Supervisor announce effort to redirect some police funding to African-American community
The announcement to reprioritize funding needs comes on the heels nationwide protests over last week's death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of Minneapolis police.
The announcement to reprioritize funding needs comes on the heels nationwide protests over last week's death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, at the hands of Minneapolis police.
SFPD investigating Visitacion Valley shooting that killed 52-year-old woman
Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting nearby via ShotSpotter.
Around 11:45 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Schwerin Street after police learned of a shooting nearby via ShotSpotter.
SF public defender calls for changes to police arrest techniques after viral video arrest
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
After a video surfaced of a San Francisco police officer applying her knee to a 19-year-old's neck, Public Defender Mano Raju this week called for further police reforms including prohibiting officers to apply pressure to a person's neck when they're on the floor.
94-year-old man dead, suspect arrested after attack in San Francisco park
Officers responded around 8:15 a.m. Monday to a report of an assault in the first block of Elk Street and arrived to find the elderly victim suffering from a head injury. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries there, according to police.
Officers responded around 8:15 a.m. Monday to a report of an assault in the first block of Elk Street and arrived to find the elderly victim suffering from a head injury. He was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries there, according to police.
Man arrested after crashing stolen van in San Francisco pursuit
Ernie Figueroa, who had been fleeing deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Francisco officers, was taken into custody after trying to flee the crash scene on foot, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Ernie Figueroa, who had been fleeing deputies from the Marin County Sheriff's Office and San Francisco officers, was taken into custody after trying to flee the crash scene on foot, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Several arrests made in six San Francisco arson cases
Six suspects were arrested in recent days in connection with six arson fires in San Francisco.
Six suspects were arrested in recent days in connection with six arson fires in San Francisco.
62-year-old arrested for March assault that turned fatal
Wayne Waddell was arrested last Friday on suspicion of homicide and elder abuse for the attack that occurred on March 29.
Wayne Waddell was arrested last Friday on suspicion of homicide and elder abuse for the attack that occurred on March 29.
Man arrested for carjacking San Francisco vehicle, crashing in San Mateo
Shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Ingleside Station responded to the area of Velasco Avenue and Santos Street in the Sunnydale neighborhood on a report of a carjacking.
Shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday, officers from the San Francisco Police Department's Ingleside Station responded to the area of Velasco Avenue and Santos Street in the Sunnydale neighborhood on a report of a carjacking.
San Francisco police release video in officer-involved Tenderloin shooting
Police have identified that officer as Officer Jordan Townsend, a 4-year veteran of the department. He's since been placed on paid administrative leave, per police policy.
Police have identified that officer as Officer Jordan Townsend, a 4-year veteran of the department. He's since been placed on paid administrative leave, per police policy.
SF police release video of Tenderloin officer-involved shooting
Police released video footage along with new details on an officer-involved shooting in which a suspect barricaded himself in two Tenderloin buildings before being arrested.
Police released video footage along with new details on an officer-involved shooting in which a suspect barricaded himself in two Tenderloin buildings before being arrested.
Thin Blue Line mask doesn't fly with SFPD Chief Scott
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
In an internal email obtained by KTVU from San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott to officers on Friday, the chief said, "Thin Blue Line masks shall not be worn by our on-duty members."
SFPD Chief Bill Scott provides updated crime statistics during shelter-in-place
Chief Scott made the comments during a Wednesday afternoon press conference on April 29, 2020.
Chief Scott made the comments during a Wednesday afternoon press conference on April 29, 2020.
SFPD releases name of Tenderloin standoff suspect who avoided officer's gunfire
That's when officers made contact with the armed suspect, identified as 31-year-old Thomas O'Bannon of San Francisco.
That's when officers made contact with the armed suspect, identified as 31-year-old Thomas O'Bannon of San Francisco.