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Central Station Newsletter

December 10, 2015

S a n F ra n ci s co Po l i ce
D e p a rt m e n t

Volume , Issue

Captain Lazars Message

Inside this issue:
Captains Message

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Crimes of Note

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Featured Citizen of the

Month

910

Featured Officer of the

Month

1112

Press Releases

1314

Enjoy a SAFE Holiday

Season

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Community Calendar

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Central District Map

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Resource Information

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I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season. Always

a lot of gatherings and events in the Central District.
This evening I will be at Washington Square Park at
6:00 p.m. for the lighting of the Christmas Tree and
Menorah celebration. This event is hosted by North
Beach Neighbors.

Weekly Newsletter
Thank you to all who have commented about this weekly
newsletter. Just today, a reader commented about how
they like this newsletter and the format. If you have any
ideas on information you would like to see, please let
me know.

Captain David Lazar

Commanding Officer Central Station

Superbowl 50 Events
We are finalizing our plans for Super Bowl 50 which will be in the Central District.
Superbowl City will be at the foot of Market, Justin Herman Plaza, Sue Bierman
Park and on Market Street to Beale Street. The event begins on January 30, 2016
and ends on the day of the Superbowl, February 7, 2016. I will have more
information for you as we get closer to the event.

Call the Police

Quite often, people ask me about when and if they should phone the police. Please
call us when you feel that police response is necessary. We want to know what is
happening in the neighborhood and the dispatcher will decide what priority our
response should be. In an emergency dial 911. Our non-emergency phone number
is 415-553-0123.
Special points of interest:

JOIN SFPD

Monthly Community Meeting

The Central Station monthly community meeting will be on Thursday, December 17,
2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter Street. The Department
of Public Health will be our guest speaker presenting on underage smoking. I will
provide my crime report and field questions from the community.

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SantaCon
Saturday is SantaCon in the City. It starts out as a fundraiser and toy drive in Union Square however,
thousands of people dress like Santa and go to the bars and drink. I will have extra coverage in North
Beach on Saturday to address public intoxication. Officers will enforce public intoxication and criminal
activity. This year, I have partnered with the Department of Public Health and North Beach Neighbors by
establishing a satellite sobering center in the neighborhood. For those who are intoxicated, friendly and
cooperative, they will have an opportunity to spend time with the Public Health Staff instead of the staff
at County Jail.
Polar Plunge
Central Station Officers raised $500 for the Make A Wish Foundation. Last Saturday, we also
participated as Team Central in a 5k Run, Polar Plunge in the bay at Aquatic Park and a Cable Car
pull competition. I have been participating for several years. The water was very cold!

Great Police Work

On December 5, 2015, Officer Joseph Marte prepared an incident report from a Russian Hill resident
who had their packages stolen. There was a video of the incident. Officer Marte viewed the video and
immediately recognized the suspect as someone he stopped on November 28, 2015 who was looking
into parked cars on the 1000 block of Union Street. Because of Officer Martes outstanding skills, the
suspect was identified.

The following day, Officers Marte and Thomas Cunnane (featured Officer of the Month) went to look
for the suspect and found him. They arrested him. He was in possession of burglary tools, jewelry, a
remote control, and methamphetamine. A great arrest!
On December 2, 2015, Officers Anthony Randolph and Riley Bandy saw a person who appeared to
be casing vehicles and locked bicycles on Sansome Street. They stopped and spoke with him, he told the
Officers, Come on man, I havent stolen any bikes since the last time you arrested me. Officers located
a pair of bolt cutters, wrench, plyers, screw driver, bicycle chain and grinder in his possession. He was
arrested.

Have a great weekend!

Captain David Lazar

Central Station

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Team Central participating in the Make-A-Wish

annual 5K, Polar Plunge and Cable Car Pull
competition on December 5, 2015.

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Crimes of Note
Definitions
Robbery Robbery is the taking of property from another by using force or by using fear.
Assault An assault is an unlawful attempt, coupled with the present ability, to commit a violent injury
on another person.
Battery - (Misdemeanor battery) is any willful and unlawful touching of another.
(Felony battery) is the use of force or violence upon the person of another that causes
serious bodily injury.

*Assault is when a person swings their arm and battery is when that arm makes contact with
another person.
Aggravated Assault Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a
firearm or by any means of force likely to produce great bodily injury.
Burglary The intent upon entry into a property to commit grand theft, petty theft, or any felony.
Grand Theft Grand theft is theft committed when the value of the money, labor, or property taken
exceeds $950.
Petty Theft Theft where the value of the property taken is less than $950.
Robberies
12/5

3:20am

Robbery, With Knife

600 block of Powell

An unknown suspect approached the victim, grabbed the victims

collar, pointed a knife at the victim and demanded everything.
Fearing for his safety, the victim gave the suspect his wallet. Before
fleeing, the suspect yanked the victims gold chain from his neck.

Assault/Battery/Violent Crimes
12/4

8:09am

Aggravated Assault,
With Other Weapon
1000 block of
Sacramento
Aggravated Assault,
With Force
500 block of
Broadway
Battery
1400 block of Larkin

12/5

1:45am

12/5

7:25pm

12/6

1:30am

Battery
700 block of Sutter

12/7

4:25pm

Battery
600 block of
Broadway

An unknown suspect pulled into the parking garage and when he

was told of the price, the suspect got upset and backed out of the
parking garage. When the vehicle went forward, it struck the
parking attendant.
Four unknown suspects were in a verbal argument with the victim.
One of the suspects struck the victim in the head and the suspects
fled away.
The suspect was sitting on the steps of the apartment complex. The
victim told the suspect to leave and the suspect punch the victim in
the chest. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect rang the victims doorbell and tried to get the
victim to buzz him in. The victim refused to buzz the suspect in, but
the suspect continued to ring the doorbell. The victim walked
downstairs and told the suspect to leave, but the suspect pushed
pass the victim. The victim told the suspect to leave, but the suspect
pushed the victim to the ground. The victim threatened to call the
police and the suspect fled.
An unknown suspect was yelling and upset at the vending machine.
The suspect was asked to leave the premises, but the suspect spat
at the victim and punched the victim in the face.

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12/3

8:30am

12/3

11:00am

12/3

2:06pm

12/3

2:30pm

12/3

2:30pm

12/3

3:00pm

12/3

3:50pm

12/3

7:30pm

12/3

8:00pm

12/3

8:45pm

12/3

9:10pm

12/4

7:15am

12/4

8:12am

12/4

12:00pm

12/4

12:30pm

12/4

2:00pm

12/4

3:50pm

12/4

8:00pm

12/5

12:30pm

12/5

3:40pm

12/5

4:40pm

12/5

6:00pm

Theft, Vehicle
Bay/Hyde
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Beach/Polk
Theft, From Person
200 block of Geary
Theft, Attempt, From
Locked Vehicle
Pacific/Battery
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 5
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Powell/Green
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Geary
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of Powell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
600 block of Davis
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
500 block of North
Point
Theft, From Building
300 block of Pine
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Unit block of Bay
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 31
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, Pickpocket
Union/Mason
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, From Person
California/Front
Theft, Pickpocket
Stockton/Pacific
Theft, Shoplifting
300 block of Bay
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Taylor/Green

Theft/Shoplifting
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a passport, laptop, headphones,
clothing and make-up.
The suspect stole the victims purse which was placed next to the
victim at the bar. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side front window. The
suspect saw a witness watching him and walked away.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a backpack, containing a laptop, charger, adaptors and
medication.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a GPS unit.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole watches.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole fragrances.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole backpacks, containing laptops, passport, cell phone,
identification card and credit card.
The suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and stole a
backpack. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims gym bag, containing a cell
phone, wallet and clothing, from the gym locker.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side rear window and
stole backpacks, containing a game console, video games and
personal items.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a
luggage and backpacks, containing a tablet, laptop, money, credit
card, chargers and clothing.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse
while on the bus.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims cell phone from the victims
hands while the victim was looking up directions on the cell phone.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse
while on the bus.
The suspect entered the store and stole grocery items. The suspect
was stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had
an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole a duffel bag, containing a jacket.

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12/5

6:30pm

12/5

7:00pm

12/5

7:26pm

12/5

7:30pm

12/5

9:00pm

12/5

9:30pm

12/6

12:30am

12/6

7:20am

12/6

10:00am

12/6

10:01am

12/7

12:00am

12/7

10:55am

12/7

2:20pm

12/7

4:30pm

12/7

4:46pm

12/7

5:40pm

12/7

8:15pm

12/8

3:50pm

12/8

8:29pm

12/9

8:10am

12/9

12:35pm

Theft, Vehicle
Bush/Taylor
Theft, Vehicle
900 block of
Lombard
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of
OFarrell
Theft, Shoplifting
200 block of Post
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Davis/Clay
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 35
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
1600 block of
Leavenworth
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
600 block of
Leavenworth
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
400 block of Kearny
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of Powell
Theft, Vehicle
2100 block of
Stockton
Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Geary
Theft, Other Property
Unit block of
California
Theft, Vehicle
1800 block of
Kearny
Theft, Shoplifting
2700 block of Taylor
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell
Theft, From Locked
Vehicle
Pier 39
Theft, Shoplifting
200 block of Post
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
Stockton
Theft, From Vehicle
Pacific/Powell
Theft, Shoplifting
Unit block of
OFarrell

Stolen vehicle.
Stolen vehicle.
The suspect entered the store and stole clothing. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
Two unknown suspects entered the store and stole wallets.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a suitcase
and briefcases, containing laptops, tablets, passports, watch,
chargers and clothing.
An unknown suspect shattered the driver side and passenger side
rear windows and stole backpacks, containing identification card,
debit cards, check books and money.
An unknown suspect shattered the trunk window and stole a duffle
bag and backpack, containing a tablet, passport, books, clothing
and camping gear.
The suspect shattered the passenger side front window and stole a
debit card and power bank.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole backpacks, containing a wallet, make-up and clothing.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole a running suit.
Stolen vehicle.
The two suspects entered the store and stole polo shirts. The
suspects fled onto the bus, but was detained. Arrests made.
An unknown suspect stole a hand truck with a case of wine which
was left unattended outside of the building.
Stolen vehicle.
An unknown suspect entered the store and stole a hat and a jacket.
The suspect entered the store and stole a pair of jeans. The suspect
was stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window and
stole laptops, tablet and passport.
The suspect entered the store and stole a shirt. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Arrest made.
Two unknown suspects entered the store and stole clothing.
Stolen license plates.
The suspect entered the store and stole watches. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. Citation issued.

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12/9

3:26pm

Theft, Shoplifting
100 block of Powell

12/9

4:00pm

12/9

4:15pm

12/9

9:15pm

Theft, Pickpocket
Stockton/Sutter
Theft, Pickpocket
100 block of Geary
Theft, From Person
Jackson/Stockton

The suspect entered the store and stole a jacket. The suspect was
stopped by security outside of the store. The suspect also had an
outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect stole the victims wallet from the victims purse
while on the bus.
An unknown suspect stole the victims cell phone from the victims
jacket pocket.
An unknown suspect approached the victim from behind and stole
the victims cell phone from the victims hand.
Miscellaneous

12/3

12:30am

Vandalism, Vehicle
600 block of Sutter

12/3

7:23am

12/3

12:55pm

12/4

4:45pm

12/4

7:30pm

12/5

4:00am

12/6

1:30am

12/6

6:00am

12/6

2:35pm

12/6

5:56pm

Warrant Arrest
1000 block of
Sansome
Recovered Vehicle
1000 block of
Chestnut
Burglary,
Commercial
600 block of
Commercial
Possession of a
Weapon
400 block of
Broadway
Vandalism,
Commercial
1900 block of
Kearny
Vandalism, Vehicle
Mason/Post
Vandalism,
Commercial
1100 block of
Battery
Warrant Arrest
500 block of Market
Warrant Arrest
700 block of Front

12/6

11:35pm

12/7

12:15am

12/7

1:04am

12/7

12:41pm

12/7

2:25pm

Vandalism,
Commercial
300 block of Sutter
Burglary,
Commercial
1100 block of
Battery
Vandalism,
Commercial
300 block of Pacific
Recovered Vehicle
500 block of
Stockton
Recovered Vehicle
2000 block of
Leavenworth

An unknown suspect was ejected from the bar and the suspect
climbed on top of the victims vehicle and jumped up and down on
the roof and hood of the vehicle.
The suspect walked onto a construction site and refused to leave. A
computer check shows that the suspect had an outstanding warrant.
Arrest made.
Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect stole money from the cash register. It is
unknown how the suspect gain entry to the store.
The suspect was trying to sell an airsoft pistol to the victim. Citation
issued.
An unknown suspect shattered the store window.

An unknown suspect hit the victims vehicle as the suspect walked

across the street.
An unknown suspect shattered the side window of the store.

The suspect was sleeping on the sidewalk. A computer check shows

the suspect had an outstanding warrant. Arrest made.
The suspect walked across the street against a red light. A
computer check shows the suspect had an outstanding warrant.
Arrest made.
An unknown suspect shattered the front window of the store.
An unknown suspect shattered the office window and stole laptops.

An unknown suspect shattered the front window of the store.

Recovered vehicle.
Recovered vehicle.

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12/8

6:31pm

12/8

8:00pm

12/9

8:24am

12/9

2:30pm

12/9

8:00pm

12/9

11:42pm

Vandalism, Vehicle
Grant/Sutter
Vandalism,
Commercial
500 block of Market
Recovered Vehicle
900 block of Union
Vandalism, Vehicle
700 block of Pacific
Vandalism, Vehicle
Washington/
Embarcadero
Vandalism, Graffiti
1100 block of
Stockton

The suspect shattered the front and rear windshields of vehicles

parked on the street with a tree branch. Arrest made.
An unknown suspect damaged the door frame of the store.
Recovered vehicle.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window.
An unknown suspect shattered the passenger side rear window.
The suspect used a spray can and graffiti on the metal roll up gate
of the store. Arrest made.

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Each month Central Police Station features a citizen

who represents the unique flavor of the
Central Police District. This month we interviewed
Ida Zoubi. Ida is a board member of the
North Beach Business Association.

Ida was born in San Francisco, CA and has kept her ties with the city that she loves. Both
of Idas parents emigrated from Italy, along with her grandparents from her moms side.
You can often find Ida, with her beautiful smile, at Caf Trieste. She makes a mean
depth charge!
Idas Grandfather opened Caf Trieste on April 01, 1956. Ida spent her weekends
there as a kid because her mom would bring her to the caf when she helped out there.
Ida would run around the neighborhood as a kid and at the age of 12, her Aunt
Iolanda put her to work behind the counter of Caf Trieste.
Ida plays an integral part in the neighborhood. Every year Ida helps the San Francisco
Fire Department with their annual toy drive. Ida throws a huge party at Caf Trieste
and invites everyone from the neighborhood to participate in the toy drive; she has local
musicians there to get the party going. Ida also sells a lot of Raffle Tickets for the SFFD
Toy Drive. Ida is a huge supporter of the neighborhood and local musicians and artists;
you can often find quite a few of the local musicians at Caf Trieste playing the accordion or guitar. Ida is also a supporter of the Junior Giants.
We are extremely lucky and grateful to have Ida in the neighborhood, she has always
been a huge supporter of our department and we appreciate her support.
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1. How long have you lived in San Francisco?

I have been involved with the neighborhood since I was a kid. My grandfather
opened Caf Trieste almost 60 years ago. 04/15/2016 will be our 60th
Anniversary of Caf Trieste.
2. What is your favorite thing about the Central District?
My favorite thing about the Central is the people who live here and visit here,
and the history of the district.

3. What is your connection or involvement with the Central District?

I am part owner of Caf Trieste and a board member of the North Beach
Business Association. I help with the SFFD Christmas Toy Drive every year; we
collect toys here at Caf Trieste and sell raffle tickets for the event.
4. What are some of the significant changes that you have noticed in the Central
District in the last 5 years?
I have noticed a lot more families with kids in the neighborhood now. Another
thing that I have noticed is a lot of the legacy businesses closing, like Capps
Corner and Caesars.

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Each month Central Police Station features one

of its officers in an effort to learn more about the
men and women who police our neighborhood.
This month, we interviewed Officer Thomas Cunnane,
a 8-year member of Central Police Station.

Officer Thomas Cunnane is the grandson of Irish immigrants. Officer Cunnane was born
in San Francisco, CA; he grew up in San Francisco and attended Saint Ignatius High
School. After High School, Officer Cunnane joined the US Army where he was a tank
driver for three years. Officer Cunnane is still a San Francisco resident, and has raised
his kids in the city.
When Officer Cunnane returned from serving his country, he joined the SFPD Airport
Bureau. Officer Cunnane worked at the airport from 1980-1997, during that time
Officer Cunnane was part of the SWAT Team and was also a Field Training Officer. In
1997 Officer Cunnane decided to teach defensive tactics and officer safety at the
Police Academy. Officer Cunnane taught at the Police Academy until 2007. Officer
Cunnane has trained many recruits and Officers in the ten years that he was at the
academy.
After ten years of teaching, Officer Cunnane decided to leave the academy and come
to Central Station. Officer Cunnane has walked a foot beat in Union Square for the last
nine years. You can often see Officer Cunnane in the area of Union Square with his
service cap and hear his cheerful laugh.
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Officer Cunnane is a seasoned Officer, who many younger Officers look up to for
advice and guidance. Officer Cunnane is also a member of the Bay Area Law
Enforcement Emerald Society. We are very fortunate to have Officer Cunnane at
Central Station, someone who truly loves and cares about this city.

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CENTRAL COMMUNITY CALENDER

December 2015
Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10

11

12

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14

15

16

17Community 18

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Meeting

20

21

22

23

24

27

28

29

30

31

Community Meeting Location:

Hotel Rex
562 Sutter Street
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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Central Police District Map

The CENTRAL DISTRICT commences at a point on the water north of where Mission St. intersects with The
Embarcadero and proceeding west on Mission St. (excluding both sides) to 3rd St.; north on 3rd St. (including
both sides) to Market St.; west on Market St. (excluding both sides) to Powell St.; north on Powell St.
(including both sides) to Geary St.; west on Geary St. (including both sides) to Larkin St.; north on Larkin St.
(including both sides) to Bay St.; west on Bay St. (including both sides) to Van Ness Ave.; north on Van Ness
Ave. (including both sides), and continuing north on the Municipal Pier Access Road (including both sides) to
a point on the water just west of the Municipal Pier; east and south from a point on the water just west of the
Municipal Pier, following the shoreline, to the origin at a point on the water north of where Mission St.
intersects with The Embarcadero.

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EMERGENCY:

911

Non-Emergency:

553-0123

Cell Phone 911:

911

Customer Service Center:

311

Central Station:

315-2400

Captain David Lazar

315-2480 David.Lazar@sfgov.org

Lt. Michael Serujo

Investigations

315-2400 Michael.Serujo@sfgov.org

Lt. Molly Pengel (Days)

315-2400 Molly.Pengel@sfgov.org

Lt. Jody Kato

315-2400 Jody.Kato@sfgov.org

Lt. Brien Hoo (Nights)

315-2400 Brien.Hoo@sfgov.org

Lt. Samuel Christ (Nights)

315-2400 Samuel.Christ@sfgov.org

Anonymous Tip-Line

392-2623

S.A.F.E.

553-1984

Website:

www.centralpolicestation.org

SFPD Tip Line:

575-4444

Chinese Tip Line:

315-2435

Text a Tip:

847411 (Tip 411)

Blessing Scam Hotline:

553-9219

Graffiti Abatement:

850-6951

Central Events:

315-2440 Sergeant Patrick Tobin

Central Permits:

315-2423 Officer Steve Matthias

Code Abatement:

315-2417 Sergeant Alex Takaoka

Deputy City Attorney:

554-3820 Jill Cannon

Dept. of Parking & Traffic:

553-1943

DPW Dispatch

695-2020

Homeless Issues:

315-2400 Officer Eric Caracciolo &

Damien Fahey
315-2400 Officers Howard Chu, Sam
Yuen, David On & Danny Guo
315-2400 Officers Tom Cunnane,
Johnathon Ng, Tiffany Gunter, James
Horan, Timothy Whatley & Andrew
Rechsteiner
315-2400/273-9515 Officers John
Van Koll, Nicholas Stewart, Robert
Clendenen & Kresley Wallace
315-2400 Officers Kevin Worrell, Ray
Pascua, Mark Alvarez & John Torrise

Chinatown Beat:
Union Square Beat:

Fishermans Wharf Beat:

North Beach Beat:
Ping Yuen:

315-2400 Officers Mark Milligan,

Reginald Pena, Minh Du & Ferdinand
Dimapasoc

e, the members of the San

Francisco Police Department, are
committed to excellence in law
enforcement and are dedicated to the
people, traditions and diversity of our
City. In order to protect life and
property, prevent crime and reduce the
fear of crime, we will provide service
with understanding, response with
compassion, performance with
integrity and law enforcement with
vision.