SFPD welcomes 17 new officers as department reflects on recent injuries

17 new San Francisco police officers graduated from the academy Monday as department leaders reflected on a series of recent incidents that underscore the risks officers face on the job.

Child sexual material found at SFO hotel, man arrested

A 66-year-old man is in custody after digital devices with child sexual abuse material (CSAM) were left behind in a San Francisco International Airport hotel room, leading to a multi-state investigation, officials say.  

SFPD releases bodycam video of shooting that wounded officer

The San Francisco Police Department on Tuesday released new details about a police shooting that left an officer and a suspect injured.

Republican lawmakers declare oversight of SF's immigration practices

San Francisco is facing federal scrutiny over its sanctuary city policies as a congressional oversight committee demands an inside look into how local law enforcement handles immigration.

San Francisco officer injured in shootout, and suspect arrested, identified

KTVU has learned through multiple sources the name of the San Francisco Police Department officer injured in a shootout with a robbery suspect Sunday night. In addition, police have named the suspect who was arrested.

Outcry after SFPD raids Oakland complex with ties to ex-Black Panther leader

A San Francisco police raid at a West Oakland affordable housing complex tied to former Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown is drawing criticism, including from Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.

SF Mission District residents say drug activity is spreading onto side streets, park

Some Mission District residents are calling for more police presence and surveillance cameras as they say drug activity displaced from major San Francisco hotspots has moved deeper into their residential neighborhood.

SFPD warns of jewelry theft ruse targeting seniors

San Francisco police are alerting the public to an ongoing scam where thieves use ruses to get close to elderly victims to steal their jewelry.

Wild San Francisco chase ends with stolen car suspect hanging under Bay Bridge

A suspected car thief led San Francisco police on a chase that took a dramatic turn when he got out of the vehicle on the Bay Bridge and climbed underneath the span, hanging from beams to avoid capture.

2 cyclists injured in crash involving Daly City police vehicle

Two bicyclists were seriously injured after colliding with a Daly City police vehicle Thursday afternoon near the San Francisco–Daly City border, authorities said.

Arrest made in fatal San Francisco SoMa hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian

Update: The victim killed in the hit-and-run crash was identified on Wednesday by someone who works at a San Francisco social services' agency for the aging LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. 

Driver accused of killing 2-year-old pedestrian charged by San Francisco D.A.

A woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed a 2-year-old pedestrian in San Francisco's Mission Bay neighborhood in February. 

Pedestrian killed in San Francisco hit-and-run collision

Police in San Francisco say a pedestrian was killed on Monday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash after the driver fled the scene. 

SFPD union members vote 'overwhelmingly' in favor of new deal that includes 14% pay raise

The San Francisco Police Officers Association on Wednesday announced that rank-and-file officers had voted overwhelmingly to approve a tentative agreement with the City and County of San Francisco that includes, among other things, a 14% salary increase.

GPS darts to track fleeing cars approved for SFPD

It's a high-tech alternative to police chases. A GPS dart fired from a cop cruiser latches onto the getaway car. Officers can then pull back and track the suspects remotely without risking a pursuit that could lead to crashes, injuries or deaths.