John Hamasaki Archives

Elections

A lively debate for DA candidates shows major policy and political differences

Tim Redmond - September 14, 2022

Jenkins wants to work with the cops; Hamasaki talks about recidivism and corruption.

News + Politics

Jenkins faces serious challenge as Hamasaki announces run for DA

Tim Redmond - August 11, 2022

Former police commissioner with strong community ties says Breed's appointed incumbent is failing the city.

Police

Twice in 54 years, SF cops beat charges of racist violence

Marc Norton - March 15, 2022

The alarming parallels between a 1968 trial and the Terrance Stangel case

Police

Police Commission delays decision on chief’s move to undermine reform

Tim Redmond - February 17, 2022

A crucial MOU expires next week—the same day the commission will hold a special emergency meeting and maybe act to preserve it.

Crime

Police Commissioners angry at chief’s move to undermine reform

Tim Redmond - February 10, 2022

Panel tells Chief Scott he "blindsided" them, and to go back and work things out with the DA—but he isn't backing down.

The Agenda

Police chief undermines his own department’s reform agenda

Tim Redmond - February 6, 2022

Bill Scott voided an MOU that was a key part of a federal-level effort to improve accountability; will the commission let this stand?

Housing

A new approach to homelessness

Garrett Leahy - January 20, 2021

Advocates release plan that involves taking primary response to calls away from the police.

News + Politics

New leadership at Police Commission

Tim Redmond - January 3, 2021

After vice president who refused to put key reform items on the agenda abruptly quits, there's an opportunity for change.

Campaign Trail

Some defining issues in the fall supes race

Tim Redmond - July 21, 2020

The San Francisco Democratic Party will vote on endorsements for the Board of Supes Wednesday/22, and while the party nod doesn’t always mean victory,...

Culture

Police union opposes Black Lives Matter posters

Tim Redmond - July 16, 2020

The San Francisco Police Commission wants to put Black Lives Matter posters in every police station. Chief Bill Scott supports the idea. Officers for...

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