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Captain’s View

Don’t be a victim of i-theft

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

Have any of you been a victim of a theft of an electronic device on the street? If not, do you know anyone that has been a victim? The chances are that each of you has either been ... Read More
Captain’s View

Preparing for fall, for kids and adults

By capt. greg mceachern

We are winding down on our event season and gearing up for the return to school for our students. As our students return to classes, I ask that you be particularly aware of the chi... Read More
Captain’s View

The new youth movement

By Capt. Greg McEachern

As many of you may be aware, Chief Greg Suhr is an avid proponent of community engagement, especially any community engagement or activity involving kids. The chief’s belief ... Read More
Captain’s View

Driving good habits home

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

It is time to act on our New Year’s resolutions and create new good habits. There are many areas where we can improve our own safety by adhering to a few good resolutions. Fo... Read More
Captain’s View

Keeping your holidays happy and your property secure

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

It is that time of the year again and people are shopping up a storm! Lots of people will be out spending lots of money, but there is one group to be mindful of that I have written... Read More
Captain’s View

Are you ready?

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

October was our “reminder” month: 23 years ago was the last great earthquake we have experienced. We have had many smaller ones since, but nothing like the destruction of t... Read More
Captain’s View

Another look at local crime rates

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

Recently I have been writing about the fact that the crime rate is creeping up. Yes, street robbers are taking iPhones and yes, when you leave your high-end laptop or your purse in... Read More
Captain’s View

District crime up 6 percent: What’s behind the increase?

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

If you are reading this column, you probably live, work or visit one of the safest areas in San Francisco. The Marina is a fantastic place to be, with great food, a beautiful setti... Read More
Captain’s View

The time for crime prevention is now

Protect your smartphone and your data on it
By SFPD Northern Station Captain

As I have written before, I read a lot of police reports, and I find that in crimes where things are stolen, the number one item desired by criminals is still the Apple iPhone. It ... Read More
Captain’s View

The heroes who stand among us

Gold medal of valor recipients
By SFPD Northern Station Captain

In June, the San Francisco Police Department held its annual medal of valor ceremony. Throughout the year, various officers are written up for acts of bravery and those commendatio... Read More
Captain’s View

Captain’s View: Hot prowl burglaries

Warm days bring out the prowlers
By SFPD Northern Station Captain

As I write this, it is about 75 degrees outside and beautiful, but as a dedicated civil servant, I am inside reviewing police reports. Once a month I have a deadline for this colum... Read More
Captain’s View, Crime Beat

Captain’s View: Happy birthday, beautiful!

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

I am deviating from my usual crime information/prevention column this month to write about San Francisco’s most recognizable symbol, the Golden Gate Bridge. I am a fourth gen... Read More
Captain’s View

Captain’s View: Keeping the streets of San Francisco safe and courteous

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

We live in somewhat of a bicycle utopia in San Francisco, as we have lots of riders and many cross-town lanes dedicated to just cycling. We are a fitness-focused city and use alter... Read More
Captain’s View, News

Captain’s View: Fact versus fiction

By SFPD Northern Station Captain

I recently received an e-mail from a resident of the Northern District in regards to an e-mail she had been forwarded. The person who sent it to me did the appropriate thing in for... Read More

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