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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
October 13, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
This weekend was a challenge to be sure. There were lots of people in the district to celebrate Fleet Week and the Columbus Day Parade and festivities. Despite uncooperative weather, I would estimate at least as many people as in previous years, and maybe even more at the parade. For the first time in my history, the Blue Angels were forced to cancel the air show due to poor weather and poor visibility after a few short test runs on both Saturday and Sunday. All in all, most who attended had a good time. There were very few incidents and arrests related to festivities.
On Monday, it was brought to my attention that the Mayor of Sacramento posted a note on his blog that he had been “robbed” of personal items near Union Square. Looking at the incident, as described, a few things should be known. First, to my knowledge, no police report has been made. If you are the victim of any crime, you should immediately report it to police. Oftentimes, police encounter individuals on the street with what appears to be stolen property or suspicious circumstances where one individual is in possession of property of questionable origin. Our own guidelines prohibit officers from making an arrest without a victim. Officers sometimes detain an individual and release them if no one can claim property as theirs and not that of the person who was caught with it. At the very least, make a report as soon as possible, at a police station, by phone or even by the Internet. It helps us track where and when crime is occurring and what property has been taken.
Secondly, as we have discussed in this newsletter, a robbery is the taking of something from one person from another by force or fear. As described, this was a case of a theft of opportunity, of an unattended bag or bags of personal property. There are individuals out there, especially in crowded areas where they can blend in or “hide in plain sight” who will take advantage of property that is not guarded or otherwise under a watchful eye. Be aware of your surroundings, especially with the shopping season upon us. Be aware of crowded spaces like public transit, in stores, restaurants and elevators. If taking public transportation or a taxi, try to remember the vehicle number in case of lost property.
TV’s ‘Trauma’ will be shooting around North Beach this week.
October is National Crime Prevention Month
This is a perfect time to take the extra steps in practicing safety awareness by learning more about crime prevention and the steps you can take to make yourself, your family and your property safer. If you don't already have a Neighborhood Watch group on your block, now is the time to start one! Call SAFE at 553-1984 to get organized!
Halloween Safety Tips:
Costumes should fit correctly so kids won't trip on them. Wear light-colored costumes to be seen at night. Kids should not try to Trick or Treat by themselves. They should go with an adult and a group of friends.
Map out where you and your friends will be going. Visit only the well-lighted houses.
Try to Trick-or-Treat while it is still light out; always bring a flashlight, it may get dark. Wear a reflective costume or stickers. Pick well-lighted streets. Walk on the sidewalks. Do not take shortcuts or alleys! Only accept candy at a person's front door. Do not go inside of a house or into someone's car.
Have a back-up plan in case you get separated from your group. Carry a cell phone, walkie-talkie or money for a pay phone, and the number of a trusted adult.
Don't eat any candy until you get home. Have an adult check to make sure there are no tricks in your treats! If there is any suspicious candy, contact your local police station.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
October 13, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
October 27, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
A week ago we teamed up with Southern Station and the Traffic Company to accommodate the movement of President Obama’s visit to San Francisco. It was somewhat challenging a few thousand demonstrators and supporters crowding the Eastern side of Union Square.
This past week we also facilitated the former Prime Minister of Israel speaking at the World Affairs Council. The Central Station planning crew of Sgt. John Colla, Officers Scott Gaines, Mark Milligan and Dante Giovanelli did a great job of placing barricades, personnel and protection around the venue. This time, although we had a much smaller showing of protesters outside, several individuals made their way into the event and caused enough of a disturbance to be removed and arrested. Twenty two individuals were arrested for disturbing the appearance.
Other events in the district included two Chinatown events with the Hep-B-Free Public Health campaign dinner, to bring hepatitis testing and treatment awareness to the Asian Community. This weekend, District Attorney Kamala Harris chaired a safety event in Portsmouth Square.
At Fisherman’s Wharf, Central Station Officers represented the station well in the annual Northern California Special Olympics fund raiser, the Cable Car Pull Event. Officers Dante Giovanelli, Rene Nielsen, Glenn Brakel, Derrick August and Matt Sullivan represented the station well. The team pulled cable cars across an area against teams from the SFPD and SFFD as well. SFPD Teams finished this year 1-2 and 3, with Bayview and Ingleside teams finishing at the top. Several officers also participated in the polar plunge into the bay at Aquatic Park as well.
This past Sunday I ran with former Captains Kevin Dillon and Dan Lawson and current Captain Denis O’Leary of the Narcotics and Vice Division, Captain Dave Lazar of Ingleside, Captain Teri Barrett of Park Station and another hundred or so brave individuals to raise funds for SAFE in their 5K Run and Walk for SAFEty! It was inspirational to see expecting Executive Director Cindy Brandon running the route as well. It was a lot of fun for a great cause. Mark your calendars for these annual events and come out next year!
Changes at Central Station
We wish the best to Lieutenant Lynette Hogue in her too early retirement after a good run in many assignments in the SFPD. At Central, she saved the best for last.
Also soon to be leaving are newly appointed Sergeants Scott Gaines, our hard to replace Permit Officer and Nelson Artiga, Night Watch Specialist. In two weeks, I too will be joining them in a move to our Field Operations HQ at the Hall of Justice. Your new Captain at Central Station will be Anna Brown, a smart, capable and experienced member of the department for over 30 years.
Community Policing is all about sharing the load with the community in which we serve and this community in the Central District has made it easy to address crime issues here. With that in mind, the new Central District Community Advisory Board will convene its first meeting in November. We’ll list all the members in a future issue, but for now, I can say we have concerned community and business people from across the district willing to serve, bring up issues of concern, problems to solve and ways to make our district better. Members are expected to report back to their neighborhoods and get ideas from their local communities as well for future discussions.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
October 27, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 18, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Interested in meeting our new Chief George Gascon? Interested in speaking to members of the SFPD Police Commission? On Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 at 6 PM you will have your chance to do both. The Police Commission will convene their meeting in the Central District at the Gordon J. Lau School at Washington and Stockton Streets. I will give an overview of the district including crime stats and some of our crime fighting strategies. My presentation will be brief to give anyone time for public comment. There is limited parking, so please take public transit if possible.
Giant board games on Russian Hill? Tomorrow, the squiggly part of Lombard will be converted into that game we all loved as kids; “Candy land” of course. The filming will begin at 4 AM and will last most of the sunlit portion of the day. Avoid the area and traffic delays.
Trauma- Filming for the television series will continue in the district with helicopters, cops, firemen and other actors with guns, hoses and pyrotechnics. Do not be alarmed and look for the cameras and other equipment before calling 911. The scene is the emergency response to a large fire in a restaurant. There will be filming at a Chinese restaurant on Washington Street. A street closure of Washington b/w Kearny St. & Grant Ave., Walter Lum Pl. b/w Washington St. & Clay St., Wentworth Pl. b/w Jackson St. & Washington St. will be in effect from 7 AM - 9 PM on Tuesday August 18th and Wednesday August 19th. Pedestrians will have access to all sidewalks and businesses within the closure. For safety reasons, pedestrians may delayed access to portions of the sidewalk for up to 5 minutes at a time.
Please note that not only will there be the usual emergency vehicles on location but there will also be smoke effects being utilized intermittently each day between the hours of 7a and 7p. The SFFD has approved the use of these effects and will be notifying the dispatch center and local fire houses of the use of smoke effects.
There will be signs clearly posted at the location to notify passersby that this is a television shoot and not a real incident. In addition, the production has notified all residents and businesses in the areas surrounding the filming.
There will be "No Stopping" signs posted to accommodate their equipment vehicles in the vicinity of the filming.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
August 18, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
September 22, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
Drunk Driving
This year, our drunken driving arrests have certainly increased at Central Station. This weekend Central Officers made three arrests in the district. One of those arrested actually attempted to use the drive in service at Central, running into three SFPD marked vehicles in the process. The entire event was captured on our station cameras as the South Carolina man peeled out of the North Beach garage and fishtailed into the crash in front of the station. Thankfully, no one was injured in the process. The other two arrests, at 1:10 AM on 9/19/09 at Broadway and Montgomery, and the other at 2 AM on 9/18/09 at Bush and Larkin, both men hailed from out of town in Fremont and Pacifica.
September is National Preparedness Month:
Living in the electronic age tends to make us forget what things were like before computers, text messaging and cell phones. Think about what to do when those things are not available when an emergency strikes. Whether we experience a natural disaster, or a man made one, consider having paper copies of important information. Having an e-version will be of no help when the power goes down. Have a list of neighbors, those with special needs, evacuation plans, reunification plans, bank account numbers, and other things that will be needed in the 72 hours or longer that you may have to go without assistance.
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved. This month is also the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and we all remember how disruptive THAT was. (I still grumble about how the earthquake halted the 1989 World Series and how Oakland got to use their two best starters twice against the Giants!)
Remember all the possibilities and make a plan with evacuation, re-unification, sustainability with supplies of food, water, batteries, light and extra cash and medications. If you do nothing else, take a look at the listed websites and sign up to be a NERT, (SFFD’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training). Visit sites like www.72hours.org or www.bayarea-redcross.org , www.sfgov.org/police, www.sfgov.org/fire for information and trainings.
NERT Training Available:
WHO: Everyone!!!
WHAT: Disaster Preparedness Training
WHEN: Two Day Intensive! 8:30am – 5:30pm Mondays September 21 AND 28*
WHERE: Radisson Hotel, 250 Beach @ Mason
HOW: RSVP to sffdnert@sfgov.org or call 415-970-2024 to register. Visit www.sfgov.org/sffdnert to see more about the training, locations, and register on line.
WHY: Hurricane Katrina has shown us the need to get prepared. You are vital to the
recovery of the City after a disaster!!!
* Please note that it is very important for participants to attend all sessions in order to
gain the full scope and benefit of the training.
Make-ups may be approved. A certificate will be issued.
TRAINING COURSE OUTLINE Sessions day 1: Sept. 21
-1 Earthquake Awareness, Preparedness and Hazard Mitigation
-2 Basic Disaster Skills; Fire Extinguishers; Hazardous Materials; Utilities Shut-offs
-3 Disaster Medicine Sessions Day 2: Sept 28
-4 Light Search and Rescue
-5 Team Organization and Management Terrorism & NERT
-6 Hands-On Training Skills Development and Application
Winterize for safety! Winter is coming, along with the shorter days and earlier onset of darkness. Now is a good time to check battery supplies at home, bicycle and vehicle headlights and windshield wiper blades, tires and brakes. If you jog in the early darkness or at dusk, use a lighted arm or leg reflector light, wear a reflective vest and avoid head phones or ear buds. Overall, be aware of your surroundings, run or bike with a buddy and be active in well lighted areas.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
September 22, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
April 14, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
What would happen if power and communication systems stopped working right now? I know that avid readers would sit by candlelight to finish my comments, but, what about after that?
April 9th was the day when several phone lines were cut, causing disruption across three counties and having major impact on individuals, homes and businesses. It should serve us as a reminder that we cannot rely on phone communication, including cell, texting or e-mail in a man made or natural disaster. Now would be a good time to do an assessment of home and work regarding:
• Emergency plans, including escape routes, provisions and reunification locations.
Start at home. Do you have flashlights that work around the house where you can get to them in the dark? In the event of a fire, earthquake or disaster, do you have an exit plan for various parts of your home? If you have kids or dependants, do you know how to keep them safe and know where to reunite after the initial emergency? Where do they go if you are at work and they are at school? Do you have enough food, water and cash to last a week? 72 hours used to be the standard time to prepare for, but more is better in some cases. Do you have family or neighbors with special needs who may require extra assistance to evacuate?
At Work, know your workplace emergency plans. Do not use elevators in most cases to evacuate. Do you have a flashlight and some provisions at your work station? Do you know where emergency first aid supplies are kept? At home or at work, breaking glass is a serious consideration. Consider safe areas to seek shelter at both locations.
• Back-up systems for emergency medical equipment, computers and other power based needs.
Ask professionals about back-up systems to emergency medical equipment and medications. In some cases you may need an emergency generator to go for longer periods than a back up battery can provide. Would the back up system need to be manually turned on or would they kick in at a power outage or surge? Keep important papers in a fire proof safe or better yet, off site. The same goes for back up files on your computer that you can archive on an off site hard drive.
• Provisional exit routes to doors, garages and elevators that would cease to operate with a major power failure.
Learn how things work now, rather than at the time of an emergency. Do you have a manual switch to open garage doors if the power goes out? Do you know how they operate? Look at any elevators in your building and investigate what to do if locked inside.
• Look to resources now, as you plan. Most would not be helpful, even if available, once the emergency strikes.
There are many resources to look at to help you prepare now. Look at websites for the American Red Cross, ( www.redcross.org), the San Francisco Police Department, ( www.sfgov.org/police) the San Francisco Fire Department, (www.sfgov.org/site/sfnert) the Department of Emergency Management, (www.72hours.org) and many others. Take a NERT class to get hands on training at the Fire Department’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
April 14, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 10, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Thousands attended and braved the cold at this year’s Chinese New Year’s Parade. The good news included no precipitation. Officers did have to quell hotspots along the parade route from over zealous crowds, the very few misbehaving individuals and later at bars along the 900 block of Grant Avenue. All in all, it was a well attended and managed event.
Join us for the Central Station Community Meeting on February 19, 2009 at 6 PM at the Tel-Hi Center at 660 Lombard. Call or write me if you’d like to add something to the agenda. I plan to speak on Crime Stats from 2008 and how they compare with 2007. I will also talk about staffing of personnel and plans for 2009. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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SFGOV Public Safety Blog: A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.com
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Current Crime Trends
Graffiti vandals have scarred North Beach and Chinatown of late. Please call 911 if you see acts of graffiti or other vandalism in progress. Use 311 to report the mess to get it cleaned up asap. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals of up to $250.
SAFE stands for Safety Awareness For Everyone and it is a valuable crime prevention organization. Grab and Run Shoplifters have been active of late, especially near our retail areas of the district. Plainclothes officers have made good arrests at locations where patterns of the thefts have occurred. Merchants can help yourselves by being alert, greeting patrons and by checking out the SAFE website for tips on loss prevention. SAFE can also do a security survey and report on businesses and homes. Check them out at www.sfsafe.org .Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 10, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 24, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
After our Police Community Meeting last week I drove away thinking that our district is really a lot like a small town. If given the boundaries of the Central District alone, it would be one of the best and most diverse and vibrant cities in America. We have of course, 65,000 full time residents, many major employers, a tourist industry, 12,000 hotel rooms, major gathering venues such as theatres, retail and entertainment corridors, parks, public squares, a fishing and wharf industry, Chinatown, the financial district, North Beach and a lot more. This month’s Sunset Magazine listed the “Top 20 Small Towns to Live In;” I think they missed one.
At the meeting, a little over a dozen concerned citizen’s from the neighborhoods gathered to talk about crime statistics and mostly quality of life issues like blight, vandalism/graffiti, homeless related problems and public inebriation. Some of the folks present spoke passionately about those topics. Good, useful information was shared on the subjects discussed.
The current economy and the impact it will have on crime and other neighborhood issues were discussed. Volunteerism will be key in filling gaps that may occur with lay offs and attrition due to slowdown or stoppage in hiring in the City workforce. We talked about coordinated volunteer based graffiti clean ups, park clean ups and even when and how to call 911, 311 and the non-emergency 553-0123 phone numbers to police, emergency services and other City agency services.
In a time where funds dry up, we encourage you to call to report problems. Calling and making a complaint or report helps us all in the long run. Chronic problems should be considered community policing projects with long term problem solving solutions applied to them. It actually makes sense to spend a little more time and effort towards long term solutions rather than to keep addressing the same problems over and over. Calling service numbers helps us track problems and serves as a chronological history on a problem place or problem people.
Some people were trepidatious about calling and having police respond to their door for fear of retaliation. Unfortunately, in some cases, we need a witness who is willing to make an identification on someone who committed a crime, and in some cases we need someone to sign a citizen’s arrest form in order for us to make an arrest on a crime not committed in our presence.
This can be done in some cases by staying on line with the Emergency Communications Dispatcher and making the identification via window or location other than your home. Remember, this should only be done in extreme cases. You can also be interviewed and sign the citizen’s arrest form after the suspect has been taken from the scene in some cases. At the very least, give the best description possible of individuals, actions and vehicles to give the responding officers probable cause to detain suspects related to a crime.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 24, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
September 8, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
September is National Preparedness Month - Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved. This month is also the 20th anniversary of the Loma Prieta Earthquake and we all remember how disruptive THAT was. (I still grumble about how the earthquake halted the 1989 World Series and how Oakland got to use their two best starters twice against the Giants!)
Personally, I remember seeing my house shaking and carrying out my two sons into the street, away from glass and structures. I remember how useful it was having a small portable battery powered TV and radio to hear the reports. Candles and flashlights were a big help as well. Some residents were without power, water and sewer for a week. Remember all the possibilities and make a plan with evacuation, re-unification, sustainability with supplies of food, water, batteries, light and extra cash and medications. If you do nothing else, take a look at the listed websites and sign up to be a NERT, (SFFD’s Neighborhood Emergency Response Training). Visit sites like www.72hours.org or www.bayarea-redcross.org , www.sfgov.org/police, www.sfgov.org/fire for information and trainings.
The Police Commission Meeting in the district last week was a good one. Check out the replays on sfgovtv. Unfortunately, Chief Gascon was called to Washington DC and could not attend. The Chief heard about how he was missed and another Commission Meeting has been scheduled for the end of this month. Details to follow.
Would you like to be a partner in Community Policing in the Central District? Send me an e-mail with your information and interest in being a part of the Central Citizen’s Policing Advisory Board. Send me your name, address, phone number, e-mail and whether you are a resident, business owner and any related experience and skill.
Events- September brings more events, many in Chinatown with the coming of the Autumn Moon Festival September 19 & 20, and the SF Italian Athletic Club Festival also on September 19. September in the City will have many events that will affect traffic and staffing levels.
Text a Tip- Community Policing is successful only when the community is actively involved and engaged in crime prevention in their neighborhoods. Calls to police may be made in a variety of ways, some anonymously. You can call to report a crime, or even text through a mobile phone at: Text: 847411, call: 575-4444 or at Central’s tip line: 392-2623.
Pickpockets have been active along Muni lines in the district and have been especially active on lines in Chinatown and Fisherman’s Wharf. Remember some of our crime prevention tips: Be aware of your surroundings. Don’t be afraid to turn around and look at people who may be ‘bumping into you’ or pressing against you. Keep wallets in front pants pockets. Keep purses, backpacks and packages on your lap or held in front of you. Take off earphones while travelling in close quarters in crowds. A rubber band or two around your wallet keeps pickpockets from easily slipping it from your pocket.
The monthly Police Community Meeting is held the third Thursday of each month at the Tel-Hi Community Room at 660 Lombard at 6 PM. The meeting generally runs 1-1.5 hours. Have your say in the community.
Broadway Corridor
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Friday September 4, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Related Arrests 0
Moving Citations 35
Parking Citations 8
Vehicles Towed 5
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Saturday September 5, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Related Arrests 1
Moving Citations 39
Parking Citations 9
Vehicles Towed 9
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Captain James I. Dudley
September 8, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
January 27, 2009
“Arm yourself….with knowledge!”
Captain’s Comments
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
The Year of the Ox is here, and fell on January 26, 2009. The annual parade and festivities will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Get your seat now for the parade that begins south of Market, winds up Geary, around Union Square, down Post and up Kearny to Portsmouth. It is always a bigger than life event and one to be witnessed.
Robbery Crime Sprees foiled by days and night watches!
On 1/23/09 at 10:40 AM a woman stopped her car to use the ATM on the 700 block of Beach Street when she was approached by two black males in their early 20’s. One of the men was armed with a handgun. He ordered the woman to hand over her wallet and car at gun point. The woman complied and quickly told her partner who was working nearby. The boyfriend told her to call 911 as he gave chase with his two dogs in pursuit of the suspect who now fled on foot. Several Day Watch Officers, including Fisherman’s Wharf Beat Officer Noel DeLeon, Wagon Officers Terry Laubach and Benny Chin and School Resource Officer Steve Matthias coordinated their response to capture both suspects. The gun was found to be a replica and was located abandoned on the seat of the victim’s vehicle. Evidence was still found in the pockets of one of the men and both were booked for Robbery.
On 1/24/09 from Midnight to 2 AM, several suspects from Antioch, Richmond and San Pablo went on a robbery spree around Russian Hill and Nob Hill, totaling at least five incidents. The suspects and vehicle was described to officers in the field. At least one handgun was described by victims. In at least one case, the victim was struck in the head with the gun. Alert Night Watch Officers Jeremy Cummings and Charles August responded to the Highway on ramp near 5th Street and waited to see if the getaway car would travel in the direction of the Bay Bridge. Their intuition paid off when they observed the vehicle approach just after 2 AM. Several Officers responded after the vehicle resisted initial efforts to stop them. The vehicle was stopped and 5 suspects were detained near Treasure Island on the Bay Bridge. A thorough investigation yielded property, evidence, cash, clothing, and a vehicle. Several victims from the five robberies responded and identified the suspects as the same ones who robbed them earlier.
On 1/26/09 at Jackson and Grant, several officers were on hand to monitor fireworks to celebrate the actual Chinese New Year’s Day. Officers responded to a call of a male brandishing a handgun in the crowd. Sgt. Joe Fischer and Night Watch OfficersCentral District Newsletter
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January 27, 2009
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Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 12, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
Violent crime is serious. It is our number one priority in response and prevention. Reports are reviewed each day and each month a CompStat presentation is done to check for crime patterns and series. Crime Maps are generated to get a visual view of crime within the district. Recently after a few high profile robbery cases, the community and media have been calling to inquire about the “rash” or “spike” or “increase” in violent crime within the Central District. Union Square was of particular concern recently because of two high profile robbery cases. I was assured by our Robbery Detail that there were certainly no “take over style” robberies within the district or elsewhere in the City for that matter. I did my own Crime Map search and found that we have had 2 to 3 robberies each month in the Union Square area since January. Robbery is defined as the taking, by force or fear, the property of one by another. Sometimes it can be the often-thought of suspect on victim robbery. It can be with a weapon or simply by force or threat of force. It can be someone snatching a purse, shopping bag, cell phone or MP3 player. It can also be called a robbery when a shoplifter is confronted and uses force to escape.
My point is that there is no recent rash, spike or increase in robberies in the area. I am certainly not minimizing the seriousness or trauma experienced by a victim in the commission of this most personal crime. This newsletter is a crime prevention tool to keep you informed and to give more situational awareness in order for you to “arm yourself with knowledge.” It is not intended to frighten anyone or to sensationalize crime. If you learn anything at all about personal safety, what to look out for or how to report a crime, then we have done our job on the prevention side of crime. There are other resources and safety tips online at www.SFSAFE.org and you can see archived newsletters from each of the ten district stations and access Crime Maps at www.sfgov.org/police Remember to stay alert, be aware of your surroundings and call us when you suspect something requires attention.
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Telephone Extortion Scam
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To date, we have received reports of dozen’s of phone call extortion attempts in the district over the past weeks. In each incident, between 10 AM and Noon, a male caller described as sounding ‘Asian with a raspy voice’ who makes a random call to the victim, saying that they will kidnap a family member unless the victim sends an amount of cash to a specified overseas location. We encourage reporting and specific details of similar calls in our efforts to investigate and put an end to the calls. Try caller id or immediately call your phone provider immediately after such a call and explain the need to obtain the number that just dialed your phone. There has been no merit to any validity in any of the threats made.
Graffiti vandals have scarred North Beach and Chinatown of late. Please call 911 if you see acts of graffiti or other vandalism in progress. Use 311 to report the mess to get it cleaned up asap. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals of up to $250.
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Friday May 8, 2009
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Felony Arrests 1
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 1
Moving Citations 53
Parking Citations 17
Vehicles Towed 17
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Saturday May 9, 2009
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Felony Arrests 2
Misdemeanor Arrests 8
Drunk Related Arrests 2
Moving Citations 54
Parking Citations 14
Vehicles Towed 14
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Captain James I. Dudley
May 12, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
August 11, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
How do we measure success? With hot dogs of course!
The idea behind National Night Out is to bring neighbors together in a safe and friendly environment. For the third year in a row we coordinated a get together in North Beach.
This year’s National Night Bocce with Cops event at the Joe Dimaggio Playground was a growing success. Thanks to co-sponsors, Tim Daniels and all the volunteers at Tel-Hi. Tim arranged for the food and BBQ, including hot dogs and drinks. Ben & Jerry’s supplied the ice cream. Thanks too, to Bonnie Cassenelli and Rec and Park for arranging the bocce courts. Cindy Brandon, ED of SAFE was on hand to play, mingle and supply coloring books and SAFE fliers on building Neighborhood Watch Groups. On hand to man the bbq’s were Officers Steve Matthias and Mark Milligan. Beat Officers Kevin Richins, Tom Costello, Mark Alvarez and John Torrise visited and played bocce and tutored several kids on the fine points of playing bocce. What about the hot dogs, you may ask? Tim Daniels told me that last year he supplied 50 hot dogs for the event and this year he doubled that amount and we ran out. It was great to see people from all over the district, from the very young to the not so very young, showing up to mingle and play bocce. The actual bocce games were cut short a little when several kids took over and bocce balls flew everywhere. Chalk art was encouraged in the open space adjoining the courts at Mason and Lombard and several kids participated. Next year, we will try to cater to the broad age range; sign up now for face painting, hoop toss and other kid friendly attractions.
The Auto Burglary Summit held last week at the Cannery was not well attended. With so many auto break-ins at garages and parking lots, we will continue to attempt to bring the management of these locations to the table. Recent stat sheets show that some locations have been hit 6-11 times in a 3 month period.
Trauma- Filming for the television series will continue in the district, at Bush and Sansome, with helicopters, cops, firemen and other actors with guns, hoses and pyrotechnics. Do not be alarmed and look for the cameras and other equipment before calling 911.
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Friday August 7, 2009
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Felony Arrests 2
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 4
Moving Citations 45
Parking Citations 18
Vehicles Towed 13
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Saturday August 8, 2009
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 3
Drunk Related Arrests 2
Moving Citations 48
Parking Citations 12
Vehicles Towed 12
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Captain James I. Dudley
August 11, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
July 21, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
The Good Samaritan-
I talked about tuning up your bikes for summer a few newsletters ago. I try to practice what I preach and last weekend I changed two bald tires and one inner tube on my road bike. On Sunday I was out for a long ride when I experienced a flat tire. Of course, I was about 6 miles from home, BUT I did have a spare tube with me. I stopped at a shady spot and changed the tire when, on my last few pumps, the stem broke off at the connection. I deflated faster than the tire itself when I realized I had no spare-spare and it was indeed a long walk home unless I could perfect riding a unicycle very quickly. It was at the time the final ‘woosh’ let out of the tire when another bicyclist pulled over in his car and offered assistance. “Neil” had obviously just finished his ride and saw that I was having some trouble. He offered a better bike pump and even had a spare tube, after I explained that I just mauled my spare. He helped me change the tire and explained that he sold the Topeak Road Morph, a mini version of a floor pump. I thanked him for his help and promised to buy one.
Later that afternoon, none the worse for wear from my abbreviated ride, I went out and indeed bought the pump. I learned several things from the experience. PLAN. At SWAT we always had a PACE Plan:Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency. Just like your home or office emergency plan, always have a back-up plan as well. In cases where additional planning may be needed, have a back up plan to your back up plan. For instance, I always take duct-tape camping. It can solve most problems with tears or breakage. On trips or long hikes, always let someone know your route, timeline and itinerary. It can be especially important to have back up medication or a prescription with you on trips. When commuting or going for an afternoon bike ride, I always have a spare tire and tools with me. As a contingent plan, I have my cell phone with me. AAA just started a program where they will give rides to broken down cyclists in addition to auto needs.
Finally, there is a time when you should accept help from strangers. I usually warn readers about this one, but there are times when one should accept help and conversely there are times when you should offer help as well. My advice remains to use good judgment, especially at night and in secluded areas. Sometimes you can offer help by using a cell phone to call for help for the stranded motorist or bicyclist. In the end, try to be your own best resource and plan ahead. With that in mind, recall Robert Burns: “The best laid schemes of mice and men, often go awry” and hope for the good Samaritan.
SAFE Night Out! We hope to keep the “Bocce with Cops” night going this year at DiMaggio’s Playground Bocce Courts August 4th at 5 PM. Save the Date!
Thanks to the anonymous donor from Chinatown who donated $200 this week to the K-9 program in the East Bay. The woman read an article in the Chinese news and saw that some police dogs there could not be outfitted with protective vests due to budget constraints.
The Annual Chinese Rec Center Basketball Tournament was a good time had by all. Lt. Al Yee of the Honda Unit of our Tactical Division arranged another basketball game between 16-18 year olds from the RecCenter and Officers from Central Station on July 15th. Despite a strong showing by Al, Officers Rod Tong, Tom Costello, Mike Costello and Scott Korte, it was youth who prevailed. Old timers along with me were Sgt. Steve Roche, Lt. Mike Biel, and Lt. Jim Calonico. There is a photo of the team attached. Unless oxygen is provided at future games, this may have been my last one.
Crime Trend in Chinatown
The “River Rock Burglar” is back at it in Chinatown. Over the past two weeks we have experienced up to 5 burglaries in Chinatown. The MO has been the same as in prevCentral District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
July 21, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
February 17, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
Happy Presidents Day! With the short week, comes the short newsletter. The weather has certainly been a factor in crime and events being very low key. Protests in the district were very manageable. Officers at the Valentines Day Pillow Fight in Justin Herman Plaza on Saturday saw no problems. A protest at a religious organization on Columbus was equally non-eventful. Broadway was certainly dampened and subdued as the numbers reflect below. The hot spot of the weekend was indeed volatile, with a shooting occurring at a nightclub on the 600 block of Jackson Street, on 2/16/09 at 1:27 AM, leaving one 21 year old from Oakland with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. A 17 year old from San Francisco was arrested and a handgun was recovered near the shooting.
Join us for the Central Station Community Meeting on February 19, 2009 at 6 PM at the Tel-Hi Center at 660 Lombard. Call or write me if you’d like to add something to the agenda. I plan to speak on Crime Stats from 2008 and how they compare with 2007. I will also talk about staffing of personnel and plans for 2009. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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The Police Commission is currently engaged in a search for candidates for the next Chief of the San Francisco Police Department and is about to retain an executive search firm to assist in that effort. The Commission will be conducting a series of special "Town Hall" style community meetings to receive suggestions and comments regarding the Commission's search for Police Chief candidates. The meetings currently scheduled are as follows:
Thursday, February 19, 2009, South Beach Harbor Community Room , Pier 40A at the Embarcadero, (behind ATT Park) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, February 23, 2009, Richmond Recreation Center, 252 -18th Avenue, (Richmond District) 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, Southeast Community Center, 1800 Oakdale Avenue, Alex Pitcher Community Room, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Commission will hold its usual monthly community meeting on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009, St. Mary's Cathedral Center, 1111 Gough Street, beginning at 6 p.m. A special invitation has been extended to members of San Francisco faith based communities to attend.
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SFGOV Public Safety Blog: A new website about the SFPD is now up and running. The website includes information about the whole department and includes highlights and contact information for all ten district stations. The blog, launched by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice, can be accessed at: www.SFPublicSafety.comCentral District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 17, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
May 19, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
Internet Safety
A lot has been said about who you may meet or chat with online. Whole curriculums have been developed to keep kids safe from on-line predators, and that is a good thing. Kids are much more aware now that the person, who may claim to be a peer, could be something altogether different, like a convicted sex offender. Today, the Net is used for thousands if not millions of transactions. Most are legitimate, others, not so legitimate and not so safe. Recently, some large internet classifieds sites have made concessions to keep transactions safe. It is still up to the purchaser to keep in mind the adage, “Let the Buyer Beware,” in more ways than one. There are a lot of scams out there on the Net and in print classifieds as well as people hawking products right on the street. Attached is an Alert from Hayward PD regarding an on-line car sale that turned into a car jacking:
“On 05-11-2009 the victim, received a call from one of the suspects from cellular
telephone number 510-xxx-xxxx in response to an ad the victim posted on Craigslist to
sell a car. The victim later met with (S1) and (S2) at Southland Mall in Hayward. (S1) and (S2) are believed to have been dropped off at the mall by (S3), who was driving the
Suspect Vehicle described above. (S1) and (S2) test drove a car along with the victim. At
one point during the test drive (S1) stopped the car, (S2) got out of the car, opened a
passenger door and pointed a two handled unknown type firearm at the victim. (S2)
stated, "If you say anything, I will shoot you". (S1) and (S2) then stole the victim's car.
The victim car was recovered a few hours later by the Union City Police Department,
stripped of it's tires and rims.”
Similar sales have led to robberies of individuals showing up to a meeting spot with lot’s of cash to buy or valuable products to sell. Be prudent and thoughtful in making transactions. Consider if the deal is too good to be true. It may be a ruse, a hoax, stolen property or a set up. If everything seems ok, take a friend with you or meet at a public place. You may ask for identification or proof of purchase. Save all receipts and on-line transaction correspondence print-outs and keep them after the sale.
Police Community Meeting
Join us for the Central Station Police Community Forum this Thursday 5/21/09 at 6 PM. Lieutenant Richard Pate will speak about current events and crime trends. The location is the Tel-Hi Community Center at 660 Lombard Street.
Telephone Extortion Scam
To date, we have received reports of dozen’s of phone call extortion attempts in the district over the past weeks. In each incident, between 10 AM and Noon, a male caller described as sounding ‘Asian with a raspy voice’ who makes a random call to the victim, saying that they will kidnap a family member unless the victim sends an amount of cash to a specified overseas location. We encourage reporting and specific details of similar calls in our efforts to investigate and put an end to the calls. Try caller id or immediately call your phone provider immediately after such a call and explain the need to obtain the number that just dialed your phone. There has been no merit to any validity in any of the threats made.
“Collect Your Prize!” Scam
Over the past week, we have heard from several individuals who say they have been contacted to put money up front to collect a prize at a public place later on in the week. Several people were conned into doing just that. Remember to be wary of the something for nothing schemes and even the something for something schemes. All of the fraudulent trick and device ‘cons’ have something in common: they look to exploit individuals hopeful to win or otherwise get something free or for little return. Hang up on telemarketers and shred and toss unsolicited similar mail as well.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
May 19, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
December 23, 2008
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Captain’s Comments
Happy Holidays!
The next two weeks newsletters will be somewhat abbreviated. Many are away traveling or home for the holidays. In January I will give a summary of 2008 and a glimpse of things to come in 2009. I can tell you now that we’ve had the good fortune of few officer injuries, few homicides in the district, (2 to date), and good problem solving success. This is a district with good community support and rapport.
I would like to thank all the troops at Central Station for their sustained effort all around the district, but particularly at night on the Broadway Corridor. We have also had success with prostitution abatement efforts along our western border on the Larkin Corridor and also with drug enforcement along our southern Tenderloin border on Geary.
Beat Officers have done a tremendous job in Union Square, Chinatown, North Beach and along Fisherman’s Wharf. The homeless outreach officers work tirelessly around the whole district, reaching out to those who are in need and with enforcement efforts as well. Finally, I want to thank and acknowledge all of the officers and supervisors who manage the many events in the district all year long. This year especially, Sgt. John Colla and his staff have been asked to do more with less and have met the challenge.
Broadway Corridor
Friday December 19, 2008 Saturday December 20, 2008
Felony Arrests 1 Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1 Misdemeanor Arrests 0
Drunk Related Arrests 1 Drunk Related Arrests 0
Moving Citations 5 Moving Citations 11
Parking Citations 15 Parking Citations 30
Vehicles Towed 7 Vehicles Towed 24
On 12/20/08 on the 400 block of Broadway at 1:30 AM, Officers Mime Bushnell and Sean O’Brien saw a fight on the corner of Broadway and Kearny. A 28 year old male from Richmond, Ca was detained and found to be in possession of a bottle of whiskey, cocaine and marijuana. The suspect was booked on felony charges.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
December 23, 2008
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Captain James I. Dudley
February 3, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
The charts below indicate crime in the Central District over the past two years. Consider that we have approximately 68,000 full time residents, 12,000 hotel rooms, many major employers, over 750 ABC licenses including restaurants, bars, clubs and liquor stores, large retail corridors and 7 of the top 10 tourist attractions in San Francisco. Our homicide totals were two for each of the past two years.
You will notice slight rises in some categories and significant drop in numbers of other crimes. Sometimes the categories are a bit confusing. “Larceny-other” may contain most thefts such as of opportunity, shoplifting and thefts between known individuals. Other categories are mostly arrest driven, not reported, as in the prostitution category where officers are actively seeking offenses and make the arrests. The same can be said about disorderly conduct, drunkenness, stolen property, drugs/narcotics, liquor laws, loitering and other categories.
Overall, I would say we are down in violent crime and up in property related crimes by about the same margin. Some of the crime or incidents listed have to do with where we are in relation to location. Since we are a tourism hub, we receive a lot of reports of lost or stolen items such as luggage, small electronics and passports. The night life in our entertainment corridors has its share of assaults and drunken related behavior.
Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions or check out the ‘crime maps’ section of our department web page at www.sfgov.org/police .
Gung Hay Fat Choy! The Year of the Ox is here. The annual parade and festivities will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2009. Get your seat now for the parade that begins south of Market, winds up Geary, around Union Square, down Post and up Kearny to Portsmouth. It is always a bigger than life event and one to be witnessed.
Current Crime Trends
Graffiti vandals have scarred North Beach and Chinatown of late. Please call 911 if you see acts of graffiti or other vandalism in progress. Use 311 to report the mess to get it cleaned up asap. There is a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals of up to $250.
SAFE stands for Safety Awareness For Everyone and it is a valuable crime prevention organization. Grab and Run Shoplifters have been active of late, especially near our retail areas of the district. Plainclothes officers have made good arrests at locations where patterns of the thefts have occurred. Merchants can help yourselves by being alert, greeting patrons and by checking out the SAFE website for tips on loss prevention. SAFE can also do a security survey and report on businesses and homes. Check them out at http://www.sfsafe.org
Broadway Corridor Stats
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Friday January 30, 2008
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Related Arrests 1
Moving Citations 5
Parking Citations 17
Vehicles Towed 15
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Saturday January 31, 2008
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Felony Arrests 0
Misdemeanor Arrests 1
Drunk Related Arrests 8
Moving Citations 10
Parking Citations 34
Vehicles Towed 17
As you can see by the numbers, the corridor was busier than in recent weeks with lots of activity on Saturday night. Eight drunk related arrests is our high for several months in the area. On Friday night, 2 men who were refused entrance to a club on the 500 block of Broadway climbed a fence and assaulted security. They were both arrested.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
February 3, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
June 23, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
This will be the last newsletter by me for a few weeks. Lt. Rich Pate will be Acting Captain until July 13 when I return. If you miss a newsletter, try checking www.thebarbarycoastnews.com for current and archived police reports.
Last week we gave a fond farewell to Day Watch Lieutenant Harry Pearson, who retired after 32 years of valued service to the City and County of San Francisco. I met Harry while we were both patrolmen at Northern Station in 1980 when the station operated out of an old school at 841 Ellis. Harry was and always has been a “cops’ cop.” He was always making good arrests and sharing knowledge with other officers. I recalled at his retirement luncheon of the time in about 1982 when my partner and I stopped a suspect in the Northern District holding a small bag of what looked like soap chips. After consultation with Harry, our resident Narcotics expert, it was determined that the substance was a new type of drug that we were hearing about called “crack cocaine.” Soon afterwards it became prevalent around the country. It’s just one of so many examples where Harry lent his expertise and experience to newer officers in crime fighting. Harry worked several years at the Narcotics Bureau as an officer, a sergeant and as a lieutenant until coming to Central Station a year ago. We are all better by knowing him.
Congratulations to Night Watch Sergeant Robert Harwood, who was honored by MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers on June 18, 2009. It’s no wonder, since Sgt. Harwood is known for his expertise in DUI recognition and arrests. Sgt. Harwood has been sharing his knowledge with the night watch officers and the response has been well received. The next DUI Checkpoint Operation will be done by the Traffic Company in the district on July 3, 2009.
Police Commission Meeting in the Central District-Postponed
Due to construction conflicts, the Police Commission in the Central District has been postponed for a future date. The Commission will hold their regular meeting June 24th at City Hall.
REMINDER- Message from the Chief regarding proposed cuts to Public Safety
Budget Hearings resume on Monday, June 22 at 5:00 PM, in the Board Chambers, City Hall Rm. 250. SPECIAL ORDER - 5:00 P.M. –Public Comment for the 2009/2010 Annual Budget
SF Pride Celebration will take place next weekend, June 27th and June 28th. People from all over the world come to this event to celebrate. The festivities take place at Civic Center from Noon to 6pm on Saturday and Noon to 7pm on Sunday. Sunday is also the day of the big parade. The parade kicks off at 10:30am at Market and Beale and ends at Market and 8th. For more information on the festivities and parade route, go to www.sfpride.org.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
June 23, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
May 5, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
I learned a lot about epidemiology sine this whole flu issue came up. Public Health issues and how they assess and handle their response is a lot like police work. Prevention is the best strategy. After that, as incidents occur, we both look at the problem and go back to the root causes. After looking back, we come up with a strategy and look into the future. In both professions we use a variation of the SARA Model of Problem Solving:
SCAN-What is the overall problem? Can it be identified and narrowed?
ANALYZE- What are all the contributing factors? Are their commonalities to the problem? Here is where we look at everything; CrimeMaps, Police Reports, Evidence, Statements, Computer Generated Calls for Service, etc.
RESPOND-This is the fun part, the action plan. It is where we apply resources to the problem. As I always say, the Police are only one component to good problem solving. Community Policing is really Community Problem Solving, take that a step further and it is good Community and City Government Problem Solving. That is, involving all agencies that have a stake in the crime or problem or who can help solve it. That can mean going all the way to changing legislation, getting help from state and local licensing boards or commissions. To handle something only from the Law Enforcement aspect is only deferring the problem.
ASSESS- Take a look at a timeline to addressing problems. There should be a 30 day period to apply the enforcement or action plan and fine tune it after that. Expect a spike in activity or reported cases. Adjust the plan if something is obviously out of whack. Take a look at the plan in 30-60-90 day intervals. If there is no good outcome, go back to the Analysis stage and take another look at what may be missing.
Officers on the street level are encouraged to think along these lines and are tasked to fill out a Problem Solving Worksheet when confronted with a chronic problem. At the management level we apply the same strategy by looking long term with licenses and permits, especially as they deal with alcohol and over-intensification in certain areas. Some strategies give instant results and some may not see benefits for months or even years after the fact.
Help us help you by calling us or at least by calling 311 to document nuisance issues in your neighborhood.
That said, there is hardly any defense against irrational acts of senselessness. That was the case on May 1, 2009 at 9:45 PM. It was of course, “Mayday” filled with protests, marches and celebrations of several movements. None of them could be attributed to the band of usual suspects described as young men and women, 20-30 years old, wearing all black clothing, including “hoodies” and some with masks or scarves across their faces. Several individuals, 30-50 in number ran along Geary and Grant Avenue, smashing windows as they ran. Several windows were smashed on various stores in the immediate area. Nothing was stolen. The message, if there was one, was to create vandalism, simply because they could. A website page forwarded to me touted their “Smashing Success in SF.” Such acts are cowardess and indeed senseless. Tools, wrenches, crowbars and pipes used in the barrage were booked as evidence and a follow up is being handled by investigators reviewing video tapeCentral District Newsletter
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May 5, 2009
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Captain James I. Dudley
January 6, 2009
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Captain’s Comments
Happy New Year!
Last week I worked two night shifts in the district for a Palestinian Protest at the Israeli Consulate and of course, on New Year’s Eve. I observed, first hand, that the cold weather did not seem to damper the enthusiasm of either crowd. The good news is that both events of over several thousands in attendance ended well. No arrests at the protest and march and approximately a dozen on NYE in the district. The officers assigned to the protest and march did a good job of leap frogging the march and managed the two opposite groups, despite heated and potentially volatile exchanges. In the end, there were no arrests, no injuries and no incidents other than brief traffic congestion.
On New Year’s Eve there were several violent incidents between individuals and groups. We had to break up several fights and violent exchanges along the Embarcadero with several detainees taken to the station and emergency crews called to attend to injuries. Most of the fights were of the fistfight variety, but at least one incident at Pier 17 ended with the 20 year old male victim from Richmond, Ca. hit in the head with a beer bottle.
12/31/08 -Below is a snippet of incidents just before and shortly after midnight, this is not a full account of all reported incidents or arrests:
10 PM at Kearny and Broadway: 21 year old male from Oakland cited for drinking in public and booked for outstanding criminal warrant.
10 PM, Columbus and Grant Ave. 58 year old transient was cited for drinking in public and booked for criminal warrant.
10:15 PM, 2 individuals cited for drinking in public at Fresno Alley and Grant Ave.
10:42 PM at 2400 Taylor, an individual was punched in the face by a suspect for no apparent reason. Victim received 6 stitches for cut to lip. Suspect described as a black female 16-17 years old, black hat with yellow “P” on it, corn rowed hair, dark jacket and blue jeans.
11:50 PM at Green and Jasper Alley, Officers witnessed several individuals fighting in the street. Four individuals from SF, Santa Rosa, San Gregorio and Winters Ca were separated and detained.Central District Newsletter
Captain James I. Dudley
January 6, 2009
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