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Richmond District Members,
The last couple weeks have been busy for us here in the Richmond.
April 29th was Dutch King’s Day in the Golden Gate Park at the
Murphy Windmill and it was a huge success! With summer on the
horizon, things will only ramp up around the Richmond District with
all the events in the next couple months.
In addition to visiting the local merchants and restaurants on a daily
basis, I have also been able to meet with some Neighborhood
Watch Groups and concerned residents from the 25th Avenue corridor. As I have listened at
these meetings I noticed a common concern - Traffic Safety and Pedestrian Safety. The Rich-
mond is filled with dog walkers, elderly residents taking a stroll, joggers taking their morning or
evening run, and moms walking their kids to a local park or just to get out of the house for some
fresh air. It’s difficult to hear and see that our drivers and bicyclists commuting through the dis-
trict are not obeying the traffic laws or respecting the people that live here by following the
basic rules of the road. Unfortunately this is a country wide issue – Jan-Jun 2015 there were
19,000 traffic fatalities and nearly 2.3 million “serious injuries” which required medical consul-
tation (newsweek.com, U.S. Traffic Deaths, Injuries and Related Costs Up in 2015. Aug. 2015);
these numbers are chilling!
I encourage pedestrians to stay alert and avoid distractions. Never assume a driver will give
you the right of way, and try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street. Walk
on the sidewalks whenever possible, and try to use the crosswalks when crossing the street. Do
what you can to remain safe and help us all achieve the goals of Vision Zero.
On a side note: I would like to write a disclaimer about my newsletter. I try to include ALL the
crime that happens in the district for the week. Sometimes, there are late reports or the crime is
not appropriate due to the sensitivity to put out in a newsletter to the community. However, I am
trying to keep my newsletter as honest and informative as I can. I encourage everyone to write
to me about your concerns about your neighborhood and give myself and the Richmond Offi-
cer’s some time to correct the problem and address the issues. If you are unhappy with our po-
licing services or you have concerns and think we could improve, I ask that you share those with
me as well. Thank you again for your continued support in making Richmond District a safe
place to live.
Your Captain,
Alexa O’Brien
“Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly proc-ess, gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures.”
May 4th, 2017
Volume 1, Issue 7
RICHMOND STATION
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Captain Alexa O’Brien
CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE 1
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT
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INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT THIS WEEK
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NEW PARK OPENING AT SUTRO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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OFFICER OF THE WEEK: RYAN LAU
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WHAT DOES A POLICE OFFICER LOOK LIKE?
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RICHMOND DISTRICT COM-MUNTIY HEALTH FESTIVAL
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CRIME TRENDS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT
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CONTACT US 12
JOIN THE SFPD! 13
POLICE ACTIVITIES LEAGUE EVENTS
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Quote of the week:
- John F. Kennedy
CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE:
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEXT COMMUNITY MEETING:
EVENT DATE LOCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION...
BAY TO BREAKERS SUNDAY, MAY 21 THROUGHOUT GOLDEN
GATE PARK
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ESCAPE FROM ALCATRAZ
TRIATHLON
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 WEST END OF GOLDEN
GATE PARK
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ALL DAY I DREAM SUNDAY, JUNE 25 HELLMAN HOLLOW
CORGI CON SATURDAY, JUNE 17 OCEAN BEACH https://corgicon.com
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE GOLDEN GATE PARK
RICHMOND DISTRICT UPCOMING EVENTS
The next Community Meeting will be held
on TUESDAY, MAY 16TH 2017 AT 6:00
PM. It will be held at Richmond police
station:
461 6TH AVENUE
SAN FRANCISCO CA 94118
in the community room.
GUEST: Mr. Mohammed Nuru from the Depart-
ment of Public Works will be at the meeting to
discuss Prop. E, which passed and becomes effec-
tive July 1st, 2017.
Prop. E transfers responsibility for trees and side-
walk repairs from the property owner to the City.
If you have questions, this is a great opportunity to
ask them!
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INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT THIS WEEK
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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PROACTIVE POLICING LEADS
TO REVOKED PROBATION
Anza Street & 19th Avenue
04/27/2017 12:43 AM
Riding a bicycle on the sidewalk is
a violation of section 7.2.12 of the
Transportation Code. When two
diligent Richmond District officers
observed this violation, they de-
cided to stop the subject to issue
him a citation. This ordinary po-
lice encounter was about to evolve
into a great arrest.
Before the officers were able to
contact the subject, they observed
him looking into parked vehicles
using a flashlight. They stopped
the subject and got his identifica-
tion in order to run a criminal his-
tory check. The results showed
that the subject was on probation
for a burglary charge, despite him
repeatedly denying he was cur-
rently on probation. As a result of
his probation status, the officers
conducted a search of the back-
pack he was carrying. The search
resulted in them finding tools
commonly used by burglary sus-
pects, including a pry bar and pli-
ers. Narcotics paraphernalia was
also located among the subjects
belongings.
Needless to say, the suspect was
arrested and charged with posses-
sion of burglary tools. His proba-
tion status was also revoked as a
result of this arrest. This suspect
was undoubtedly prevented from
victimizing Richmond District
residents thanks to these hard-
working officers.
AUTO BURGLARY SUSPECT
ARRESTED AFTER HE RE-
TURNS TO SCENE OF CRIME
Palm Avenue & California Street
04/27/2017 3:00 AM
There was a report of an auto bur-
glary in the early morning hours in
the Richmond District. A witness
to the incident provided a detailed
description of the suspect. Officers
quickly responded to the scene, but
the suspect had fled the scene prior
to their arrival. It appeared that the
suspect was going to have the last
laugh when officers were unable to
locate him.
However, when the suspect re-
turned to the scene of the crime
(approximately and hour and a half
later) to finish the job he had
started, police once again re-
sponded to the incident. The sus-
pect was able to leave the scene
prior to police arriving, but he did
not get far. Two Richmond mid-
nights officers located the suspect,
who was walking his bicycle ap-
proximately a block from the auto
burglary.
The suspect provided false identifi-
cation to the officers who detained
him. Regardless, the officers con-
tinued with their investigation.
The suspect was positively identi-
fied by the witness as the suspect
who had broken into the vehicle.
Once under arrest, the suspect’s
property was searched. During the
search the officers located frag-
ments of porcelain from spark
plugs, which is a common tool
used in auto burglaries. They also
located property that they sus-
pected did not belong to the sus-
pect, including several keys to high
-end vehicles. Realizing that his
game was up, the suspect provided
his real name to the officers.
The victim of the auto burglary
was able to confirm that the prop-
erty found on the suspect belonged
to her. In addition, it turned out
that the suspect had recently been
released for the same offense in the
Richmond District. This suspect
was booked at County Jail on sev-
eral felony offenses.
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT THIS WEEK
PEPPER SPRAY DEPLOYED
AFTER MELEE ON GEARY
BLVD
Geary Boulevard & 3rd Avenue
04/28/2017 12:50 AM
Richmond District officers re-
sponded to a fight involving a
large crowd on Geary Blvd. When
the officers arrived at the location,
the fight was over and the crowds
were dispersing. Officers were
approached by a female victim
who claimed her purse had been
stolen. The victim pointed to a
large crowd and claimed the sus-
pect was amongst them.
When additional Richmond Offi-
cers responded to the scene to
search for suspects, they located a
male subject who appeared to be
starting fights on Clement St. Of-
ficers intervened and broke up the
fight, when suddenly the subject
turned his aggression onto the offi-
cers. Due to his belligerent and
uncooperative nature, and the ag-
gressive fighting stance he took
toward the officers who were on
scene, the officers utilized pepper
spray to deescalate the situation.
The pepper spray was effective,
and the subject was detained with-
out serious injury. Interestingly, it
was discovered that the subject
was trying to help the initial rob-
bery victim retrieve her purse. For
whatever reason, he decided to be
a hindrance to the police investiga-
tion which could have resulted in
the suspect being identified and
arrested.
The subject was medically treated
for the pepper spray deployment,
cited for delaying a police investi-
gation, and released.
MULTIPLE SHOTS FIRED
DURING ‘SIDESHOW’ AT THE
LEGION OF HONOR
34th Avenue & El Camino Del Mar
04/29/2017 11:15 PM
A group of 20-30 cars congregated
in the Legion of Honor parking lot
to participate in a ‘sideshow.’ A
911 call was made to report their
reckless and illegal driving, and
officers responded to the scene.
When the first solo officer arrived
on scene, he observed a vehicle
doing ‘donuts’ in the parking lot.
The officer activated his lights and
siren to stop the vehicle. The
driver of the vehicle had other
ideas, and instead of yielding he
attempted to drive away from the
scene. The suspect was unsuc-
cessful in his efforts and lost con-
trol of his vehicle, resulting in him
driving off the road and coming to
a stop. The officer, who was still
alone at the scene, instructed the
driver to exit his vehicle. As he
was doing so a large number of
vehicles drove past him, speeding
and revving their engines. The
officer then heard 5-6 gunshots
coming from the vicinity of the
fleeing vehicles. The officer took
cover and back-up soon arrived on
scene.
Although the majority of the vehi-
cles fled the scene, several re-
mained at the Legion of Honor.
The investigation could not prove
any have been involved in the
sideshow. Officers located 5
spent bullet casings at the scene.
It is unknown in which direction
the rounds were fired. Luckily
there were no reported injuries as a
result of the incident
The driver who failed to yield to
the officer was cited at the scene.
His vehicle was towed and im-
pounded. He had prior arrests for
evading.
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Come Celebrate New Park Opening at Sutro Elementary School!
SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
RICHMOND STATION’S OFFICERS OF THE WEEK
Officer Ryan Lau
OFFICER LAU’S TIP OF THE WEEK:
“Register your bicycle’s serial number with
SF Safe. Bicycles are frequently stolen in
San Francisco. It is important to be able to
identify a stolen bicycle; not only to prove
that the bicycle is stolen, but also to return
the bicycle to it’s rightful owner.”
Officer Lau is a probationary
officer at Richmond Station.
He has been a police officer for
almost 6 months. He is cur-
rently assigned to the day
watch.
Officer Lau was born and
raised in San Francisco. As a
child, he attended Galileo High
School.
Prior to being a police officer,
Officer Lau worked in an ad-
ministrative position for the
Department of Public Health.
He decided to take a career in
law enforcement because it is
as an excellent opportunity to
give back to the community.
When not at work, Officer Lau
enjoys hanging out with his
friends and family. He is also a
huge fan of Disney movies, and
enjoys taking regular trips to
Disneyland.
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
What Does a Police
Officer Look Like?
Thank-you all so much for all the artwork that was submitted to the station. It is proudly on dis-
play in our Community Room, where the officers of Richmond Station and the community are able
to enjoy it. We received so many drawings, that they did not all fit on the wall!
In the coming weeks, the officers of Richmond Station will pick their favorites. We will announce
them in a future newsletter.
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIME TRENDS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT 04/24/2017 - 04/30/2017
BURGLARIES
• THESE STATISTICS REFLECT THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT WITHIN THE STATED TIME PERIOD.
ROBBERIES
DATE/TIME LOCATION SUSPECT DESCRIPTION VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
4/25/17 18:25 STOW LAKE DR & MLK JR DR
SUSPECT 1 - BLACK MALE, 15-18 YRS, GRAY HOODIE WHITE OR SILVER SUV
SUSPECT 2 - BLACK MALE, 15-18 YRS, BLK HOODIE & JEANS
SUSPECT 3 - BLACK MALE, 15-18 YRS, BLK HOODIE & DARK JEANS
SUSPECT 4 - BLACK MALE, 15-18 YRS, BLK HOODIE & DARK JEANS
4/28/17 0:48 3RD AVE & GEARY BLVD UP TO 15 UNKNOWN ASIAN SUSPECTS
TOTAL: 2 LAST WEEK: 2 NO CHANGE
DATE/TIME LOCATION SUSPECT DESCRIPTION VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
4/24/17 15:30 318 5TH AVE
4/27/17 13:20 4411 GEARY BLVD APT 302 BLACK MALE, 25-30 YRS, 6'0" & 150 LBS,
BLK HOODIE & BLUE JEANS
4/25/17 16:25 211 CORNWALL ST WHITE MALE, 47 YRS, 6'1" & 190 LBS, BRO/BRO
4/29/17 5:13 3555 GEARY BLVD UNK RACE MALE, 16-25 YRS, 5'9" & 150 LBS,
BLK HOODIE & BLUE JEANS
4/29/17 4:00 859 35TH AVE WHITE MALE, 30-40 YRS,
DARK CLOTHING, BLU BACKPACK
ARREST
COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL
TOTAL: 5 LAST WEEK: 2 UP 150%
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CRIME TRENDS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT 04/24/2017 - 04/30/2017
• THESE STATISTICS REFLECT THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT
AUTO BURGLARIES
DATE/TIME LOCATION SUSPECT DESCRIPTION VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
4/24/17 11:00 POINT LOBOS AVE & MERRIE WY
4/24/17 13:45 LAUREL ST & SACRAMENTO ST 2 BLACK MALES WEARING HOODIES WHITE 4-DOOR SEDAN
4/24/17 18:15 10TH AVE & CLEMENT ST
4/24/17 22:25 7TH AVE & CABRILLO ST
4/25/17 10:54 POINT LOBOS AVE & MERRIE WY
2 SUSPECTS - NO DESCRIPTION NISSAN ALTIMA SILVER
4/25/17 8:20 GEARY BLVD & 16TH AVE
4/25/17 15:00 MUSIC CONCOURSE DR & JFK DR
4/25/17 17:30 7TH AVE & CABRILLO ST
4/26/17 11:00 MLK JR DR & TRANSVERSE DR
4/26/17 18:30 20TH AVE & LAKE ST
4/27/17 3:00 PALM AVE & CALIFORNIA ST HISPANIC MALE, 21 YRS, 5'10" & 133 LBS
4/27/17 14:30 POINT LOBOS AVE & MERRIE WY
4 BLACK MALES: (1) 20-29 YRS, 6'2" & 220 LBS '12 HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR RED
4/27/17 19:30 22ND AVE & LAKE ST
4/27/17 18:15 GREAT HWY & JFK DR
4/27/17 21:15 GEARY BLVD & BEAUMONT AVE
4/28/17 13:30 GREAT HWY & FULTON ST
4/28/17 18:30 POINT LOBOS AVE & MERRIE WY
SUSPECT 1 - HISPANIC MALE, 5'8", WEARING A HOODIE
HONDA ACCORD 4-DOOR GOLD
SUSPECT 2 - UNKNOWN - DRIVER
4/28/17 21:30 GEARY BLVD & BEAUMONT AVE
4/28/17 21:15 7TH AVE & CLEMENT ST
4/29/17 10:00 POINT LOBOS AVE & MERRIE WY
4/29/17 17:00 POINT LOBOS AVE & 48TH AVE
SUSPECT 1 - BLACK MALE, 20-25 YRS HYUNDAI 4-DOOR GRAY
SUSPECT 2 - UNKNOWN - DRIVER
4/29/17 23:00 GEARY BLVD & LYON ST
4/29/17 22:00 SPRUCE ST & CALIFORNIA ST
RENTAL CAR
ARREST
TOTAL: 23 LAST WEEK: 21 UP 9%
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TRAFFIC COLLISIONS
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• THESE STATISTICS REFLECT THE REPORTED INCIDENTS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT WITHIN THE STATED TIME PERIOD.
CRIME TRENDS IN THE RICHMOND DISTRICT 04/24/2017 - 04/30/2017
DATE/TIME LOCATION PRIMARY COLLISION FACTOR
4/26/17 13:15 34TH AVE & EL CAMINO DEL MAR UNKNOWN
4/29/17 22:06 ARGUELLO BLVD & TURK ST 23152(a) CVC - DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
4/29/17 22:34 GEARY BLVD & 29TH AVE 21453(a) CVC - RED LIGHT VIOLATION
4/30/17 11:30 30TH AVE & GEARY BLVD UNKNOWN
TOTAL: 4 LAST WEEK: 7 DOWN 42%
* which resulted in a police report
The San Francisco Police Department
will be conducting Traffic Safety
Enforcement Operations this month.
The operations will target the ’Focus
on the 5’ violations:
Speeding
Red light violations
Stop sign violations
Failing to yield to oncoming
traffic when turning left
Failing to yield to a pedestrian
They will also emphasize bicycle and
pedestrian safety.
The goal is to achieve Vision Zero SF
- eliminating traffic deaths by the
year 2024.
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONTACT NUMBERS FOR THE RICHMOND DISTRICT
YOU CAN CALL 311 TO CONTACT THE DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS AND THE DEPT.OF PARKING AND TRAFFIC / SFMTA. YOU CAN ALSO REPORT/REQUEST:
STREET OR SIDEWALK CLEANING
GRAFFITI
STREETLIGHT REPAIR
ILLEGAL POSTINGS
ABANDONED VEHICLES
AND MUCH MORE… CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE AT SF311.ORG.
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RESOURCE CONTACT TELEPHONE
EMERGENCY 911
NON-EMERGENCY 415-553-0123
RICHMOND STATION 415-666-8000
RICHMOND STATION ANONYMOUS TIP LINE 415-668-7387
RICHMOND STATION EMAIL [email protected]
RICHMOND STATION PERMITS & EVENTS OFFICER T. MOORE 415-666-8023
RICHMOND STATION COMPSTAT OFFICER M. MITCHINSON 415-666-8028
RICHMOND STATION GEARY BLVD FOOT BEAT OFFICERS OFFICER A. GARRETT 415-816-7017
OFFICER K. IVANOV 415-726-1787
RICHMOND STATION CLEMENT ST FOOT BEAT OFFICERS OFFICER E. WU 415-726-1841
OFFICER L. NG 415-653-6674
RICHMOND STATION SACRAMENTO ST FOOT BEAT OFFICERS OFFICER A. JOHNSON 415-653-6456
OFFICER B. NEILL 415-726-1813
RICHMOND STATION SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS OFFICER J. BRYANT 415-660-8592
OFFICER H. HARPER 415-660-8670
RICHMOND STATION HOMELESS OUTREACH OFFICERS OFFICER M. HODGE 415-852-0020
OFFICER B. CAMPBELL 415-726-1759
OFFICER R. SHANGARAN 415-726-1826
OFFICER C. PEREZ 415-726-1816
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS 311
DEPT. OF PARKING & TRAFFIC / SFMTA 311
S.A.F.E. 415-553-1984
HOMICIDE TIP LINE 415-431-2127
HUMAN TRAFFICKING TIP LINE 415-643-6233
NARCOTICS TIP LINE 1-800-CRACK-IT
SFPD MEDIA RELATIONS 415-837-7395
SFPD COMMUNITY RELATIONS 415-837-7245
mailto:[email protected]
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SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOOKING FOR A NEW AND EXCITING CAREER?
APPLY FOR THE SFPD!
“The San Francisco Police Department of-fers qualified men and women the oppor-tunity to make a positive difference in our citizens’ daily lives. From our patrol offi-cers to our community engagement team and civilian staff, we are committed to excellence and providing professional service for all to keep our City safe. I en-courage you to apply to become one of San Francisco’s finest.” –Chief William Scott
Applying is Easy! 1. Apply with the City and County of San Francisco at www.jobaps.com/sf (Entry Level (Q-2) Police Officer) 2. Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, choose law enforcement, and register to take the San Fran-cisco exam ($45). Financial assistance is available. 3. Choose an available exam date that's convenient for you. 4. Schedule your exam. 5. You will receive an email confirming your exam date, time and location.
Have Questions? Contact the San Francisco Police Department Recruitment Unit 1245 3rd Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94158 Phone: 415-837-7245 Fax: 415-575-6095
[email protected] twitter.com/SFPDRecruitment facebook.com/SFPDRecruitment The San Francisco Police Department values diversity in its workforce, and is committed to fair and equal treatment of all applicants for employment. Discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, na-tional origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, or other protected categories is prohibited and unlawful.
http://www.jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=CCT&R2=Q002&R3=060667http://www.nationaltestingnetwork.com/mailto:[email protected]://twitter.com/SFPDRecruitmenthttps://facebook.com/SFPDRecruitmenthttps://twitter.com/SFPDRecruitmenthttps://facebook.com/SFPDRecruitment
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Where: San Francisco Police Academy
When: Monday & Wednesdays 6:00PM-7:00PM
Who: Kids 5-17 years
Registration: sfpal.org
Start: End of April
Cost: Free
Questions: (415) 401-4667
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