Published since 2005. San Francisco is a city that belongs to the people of the world. Hence this blog has a global focus. The name "Sam Spade's San Francisco" refers to an exciting era in the City's history, the time of Dashiell Hammett's fictional gumshoe and San Francisco character, Sam Spade. My name is Tom Dunn and I edit the blog. I'm not as exciting as Sam Spade, but I am definitely a San Francisco character.Contact or on Twitter -- Search blog below.
I have been an advocate of mandatory foot patrols since the legislation first came to the Board of Supervisors. Last month, we held hearings on the implementation of foot patrols.
In the photo: San Francisco Supervisor Bevan Dufty (District 8).
I am disappointed with the lack of thoughtful implementation by the leadership of the SFPD. However, that is outweighed by the positive reaction from the public and the patrol officers.
To read the full report on foot patrols, please click here.
This month, we will have our 2nd hearing with the Police Commission and will discuss a study on redrawing district station boundaries.
In addition, I have secured a report from the Controller that reviews the proposed Community Justice Center near City Hall to reform the front-end of the Justice System for misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.
To read the full report on the Community Justice Center, please click here
The Community Justice Center's boundaries are Gough, Kearny, Bush, Harrison and Third Street. This area covers less than 5% of San Francisco's total square mileage, less than 10% of the City's population, yet 28% of all new arrests in the City occur in the area.
Our City Controller agrees that there is great potential to hold lawbreakers accountable while improving outcomes and breaking the cycle of re-offending.
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