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Mother of Mario Woods settles with city after son killed by police in 2015
The city of San Francisco on Tuesday reached a financial settlement of an undisclosed amount with the mother of a man fatally shot by five police officers.Read More
No charges in two SF police shootings
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced Thursday he will not seek charges against officers involved in two high-profile fatal police shootings.Read More
60 applicants compete for SF police chief job
At least 60 people have applied to be San Francisco’s next police chief, with 11 of those applicants being current or former members of the city’s police department, the...Read More
Activists, officials react to Greg Suhr resignation
San Francisco police Chief Greg Suhr has resigned following today’s fatal officer-involved shooting in The City’s Bayview District, Mayor Ed Lee said Thursday. Lee said in a news conference at...Read More
SF voters to decide if cops get more scrutiny around shootings
San Francisco's Proposition D on the June 7 ballot is intended to step up the level of scrutiny around officer-involved shootings.Read More
Sheriff investigates reports of injured journalists
The San Francisco Sheriff's Department is investigating allegations that four journalists were injured by deputies during protests over the "Frisco 5" at City Hall.Read More
Frisco 5 hunger strikers hospitalized on Day 16
Five hunger strikers have been hospitalized after fasting for 16 days to try and force San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee to fire police Chief Greg Suhr.Read More
Chants, outcry kick off federal SFPD probe
More than 100 citizens loudly chanted "Fire Chief Suhr!" and "Justice for Mario Woods!" at the first of three public meetings organized by the U.S. Department of Justice.Read More
SF police reforms emphasize de-escalation
Police training will now emphasize the need for time, distance and de-escalation in dealing with armed suspects in an effort to avoid officer-involved shootings.Read More
20 bullets killed Mario Woods. Would Tasers have saved him?
An autopsy showed Mario Woods suffered 17 gunshot wounds with "back to front" trajectories.Read More
SFPD to undergo Justice Department reform review
U.S. Justice Department and San Francisco officials announced Monday that the Justice Department will review the city's police policies and practices.Read More
SF supes declare ‘Mario Woods’ day
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution establishing July 22 as "Mario Woods Day."Read More
Mario Woods protesters deliver message to Suhr
The voices of dissent sounded loud and clear Wednesday night, as San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr withstood a barrage over the shooting of Mario Woods.Read More
Mario Woods attorney seeks federal probe
The family of Mario Woods, shot and killed in San Francisco last month, is urging the U.S. Department of Justice to examine the case.Read More
Protestors target Mayor Lee at home
More than a dozen protesters marched to the house of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Thursday.Read More
Family, friends honor Mario Woods at Bayview memorial service
Dozens of people gathered in San Francisco's Bayview District Thursday at a memorial service for 26-year-old Mario Woods.Read More
Police union calls for Tasers after shooting
The San Francisco Police Officers Association is now urging The City to issue stun guns to officers.Read More
Mario Woods’ family readies SFPD lawsuit
Civil rights attorney John Burris plans to file a federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of 26-year-old San Francisco resident Mario Woods.Read More
Bayview expresses anger over police shooting
Angry residents called for Police Chief Greg Suhr's resignation Friday evening at a packed community meeting in San Francisco's Bayview District.Read More
Officers placed on leave after Bayview shooting
Five San Francisco police officers who are believed to have opened fire on 26-year-old Mario Woods after an alleged stabbing in the Bayview have been placed on administrative leave.Read More