Bill Scott

San Francisco police arrest fellow officer suspected of fraud

An active San Francisco police officer was arrested last week on suspicion of making fraudulent claims and impersonating a sergeant.

2 years ago

No known threats to SF Pride weekend events, chief says

San Francisco’s police chief assures people there are no known threats to this weekend’s Pride festivities.

2 years ago

From progressive to police spokesperson: Matt Dorsey fills D6 supervisor seat

Mayor London Breed appointed police spokesperson Matt Dorsey to fill the District 6 supervisor seat, eliciting mixed resident reactions.

2 years ago

420 returns to Golden Gate Park with sales of cannabis for the first time

Smoke will once again be billowing through the air in Golden Golden Gate Park Wednesday as city officials Monday announced…

2 years ago

SF police chief pledges to halt misuse of victims’ DNA to link them with unrelated crimes

SF police chief William Scott said Tuesday he has taken steps to halt his department's possible misuse of DNA evidence…

2 years ago

SF police used victim’s DNA to identify her as suspect in separate crime, Boudin says

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin accused the city's Police Department of using DNA from a victim's rape kit to…

2 years ago

San Francisco reports ‘alarming’ increase in anti-Asian hate crimes

The number of reported hate crimes in San Francisco against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities increased from nine…

2 years ago

San Francisco again snuffs New Year’s fireworks over Covid concerns

San Francisco leaders Tuesday announced the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show along the waterfront due to a…

2 years ago

San Francisco ’emergency plan’ targets drugs, crime in the Tenderloin

Mayor London Breed announced an emergency plan Tuesday to deal with pervasive drug dealing and drug usage on Tenderloin streets.

2 years ago

Traffic changes, felony charges to come after Friday night looting chaos

It was a chaotic Friday night in San Francisco’s Union Square as looters smashed and grabbed merchandise at the Louis…

2 years ago

SF offers cash rewards to combat auto burglaries

San Francisco will offer cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons involved in criminal fencing…

3 years ago

911 service restored in San Francisco after 3-1/2 hour interruption

San Francisco officials are investigating the cause of an interruption in 911 and 311 calls early Friday morning.

3 years ago

San Francisco’s new safety plan adds more officers to popular tourist areas

San Francisco leaders joined forces in Chinatown Monday to announce a plans to protect people in highly visited tourist areas…

3 years ago

SFPD makes hate crime tip line accessible in nine languages

The San Francisco Police Department has expanded languages available on the agency's hate crime tip line. As announced by city…

3 years ago

DA files charges in fatal assaults on two elderly SF men

Murder charges have been filed against a suspect who allegedly assaulted an 84-year-old man, pushing the victim to the ground…

3 years ago

SFO installs human trafficking help placards in airport bathrooms

Officials with the San Francisco International Airport Monday announced a new initiative to combat human trafficking as Monday marked National…

3 years ago

City attorney seeks civil injunctions to curb Tenderloin drug dealing

San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera has moved into civil injunction territory in an effort to prevent known drug dealers…

4 years ago

San Francisco considers tough impound penalties for illegal sideshow participants

Some San Francisco officials are proposing tough measures to crack down on illegal sideshow participants. District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai…

4 years ago

Police offer $100,000 reward to find shooter who killed 6-year-old boy

San Francisco police are offering a reward of $100,000 in the identification and arrest of a suspect(s) in the fatal…

4 years ago

Breed’s two-year budget proposal diverts police funds, assumes labor union cooperation to close deficit

San Francisco Mayor London Breed presented her two-year budget that seeks to close a $1.5 billion deficit during a period…

4 years ago

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