Tag: San Francisco Police Commission
Despite New District Attorney, SF Police Commission Operates Like Boudin Agents
“Crime hasn’t fallen, I told you so.” Such is the oft-repeated criticism by loyalists of ousted former District Attorney Chesa Boudin. Across the city, not a day goes by that I haven’t heard claims to the effect that the recall...
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Declares Victory In DA Race Before Race Is Officially Called
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins declared victory Wednesday following a tight DA special election where she squared off against the candidate backed by the Democratic Party upset, following changes she has made since being appointed by Mayor London Breed...
No Endorsement for DA Brooke Jenkins by SF Democrat Central Committee in DA Race
The San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee voted on Thursday to endorse civil rights lawyer and former SF Police Commission member John Hamasaki over the incumbent DA Brooke Jenkins, continuing the rift in city politics following the aftermath of the...
SF Police Commissioner John Hamasaki Resigns Following Multiple Failed Actions
A member of the San Francisco Police Commission, John Hamasaki, resigned on Monday following several failed actions of the commission. Hamasaki, a criminal defense and civil rights lawyer, has been known as the SFPD’s biggest critic on the commission since...
San Francisco Police Department Faces Force Reduction of 11%
A proposal by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) was released Thursday detailing a plan to cut their police force by 11% later this month; 167 officers could be let go later this month. And that’s just the beginning. Due...