SFPD say new technology is paying off, but does more surveillance equal less crime?
San Francisco police gave KTVU a behind-the-scenes peek at the new high-tech center officers are using to crack down on crime. Officers say it's already making a major difference, but privacy advocates have concerns.
SFPD assistant chief announces retirement
The assistant chief of the San Francisco Police Department announced Monday that he plans to retire in May. The news put an end to speculation that he might take the helm of the department if the current chief retires.
SF's First Thursdays draws crowd of 18,000 as city moves to crack down on crime
In San Francisco on Thursday, a street party known as Downtown First Thursdays drew a large turnout: up to 18,000 people. This comes on the heels of efforts by the mayor, the police department and the district attorney's office to crack down on crime to improve public safety.
4 injured in shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood
Four people were injured Sunday afternoon in a shooting in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood, police said.
Drug market sweeps yield a lot of arrests, but few prosecutions in San Francisco
Law enforcement in San Francisco are standing by large drug market sweeps even if so far, they don't result in a lot of prosecutions.
Scammers posing as police officers from China targeting Chinese community, SFPD warns
In one case, a victim lost $23,000 in the scam after sending a wire transfer, police said.
SF Union Square Chanel store badly damaged in attempted break-in
Police in San Francisco say no arrests have been made in an attempted break-in that badly damaged the Union Square Chanel store early Monday morning.
5 injured in rollover crash in San Francisco, driver arrested
Five people were injured after their car rolled over in San Francisco just after midnight, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
SFPD hold virtual town-hall on police shooting that used drone assistance
San Francisco police held a virtual town hall meeting on Tuesday for a police shooting where a suspect seen with a gun was injured. Police flew a drone over this incident.
Man charged with murder in SF SOMA hotel room throat slashing: D.A.
A man has been charged with murder in connection to a San Francisco South of Market hotel-room throat slashing, officials say.
Suspected DUI driver crashes into Muni light rail
The driver behind the wheel of a car that crashed into a Muni Light Rail Vehicle on Thursday evening has been accused of driving under the influence of alcohol during the collision.
San Francisco police shoot allegedly armed suspect
San Francisco police officers shot a man allegedly armed with a gun and threatening his neighbors Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
San Francisco homicide investigation: Police find victim with gunshot wounds
Police in San Francisco confirmed on Friday they are investigating a homicide.
Increased reward for 2001 cold case for SF single mom's death
The family of a single mom killed in 2001 in San Francisco hopes an increased reward and new leads will bring them answers and justice.
Dozens arrested in San Francisco overnight drug bust at Jefferson Square Park
A multi-agency law enforcement operation was carried out in the overnight hours into Thursday morning at a San Francisco park. San Francisco police say the bust at Jefferson Square Park is part of an ongoing strategy to crack down on open-air drug markets.
SFPD raises reward of 2016 double homicide to $250K
The San Francisco Police Department is more than doubling the reward for a double homicide cold case that occurred nearly a decade ago.
San Francisco Board of Supervisors vote to remove police commissioner from his post
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on Tuesday voted to remove a police commissioner from his post.
1 rescued from Pier 32, 1 still missing: SFFD
A woman was rescued from the water by Pier 32 Saturday night and was hospitalized, the San Francisco Fire Department said.
Mission District supervisor questions SFPD over chase that injured 7
A San Francisco supervisor is questioning the police department's decision to pursue a suspected stolen vehicle across town on Super Bowl Sunday. The end result of the chase was the arrests of two suspects, but also the suspect vehicle crashed into a Mission District parklet, sending seven people to the hospital.
New video of SF police chase - parklet crash that injured 7, suspects arrested
We are learning more about the police pursuit and crash in San Francisco that sent seven people to the hospital on Sunday.