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Does SFPD policy really allow a beating like Decari Spiers received?

Tim Redmond - March 10, 2022

A jury found Officer Stangel not guilty and a training officer said he did nothing wrong. That's not how I read the department's official policy.

Police

Mayor and police chief want more cops on the streets …

Tim Redmond - July 13, 2021

... but SFPD has lots of money and is still far behind on the reforms it needs.

News + Politics

DA closes Amilcar Lopez case, but the community trauma still remains

Father Richard Smith - May 27, 2021

San Francisco needs to make big changes in policing so this young immigrant didn't die in vain.

The Agenda

SF supes want an end to tear gas and rubber bullets at peaceful demos

Tim Redmond - May 23, 2021

Plus: What are we going to do about all of those parklets as the city opens up again? That's The Agenda for May 24-31

News + Politics

Exposing the toxic crisis at Treasure Island

Tim Redmond - February 7, 2021

Plus: Will the Police Commission finally pass reforms -- and will it matter? That's The Agenda for Feb. 8-14

News + Politics

Jamaica Hampton allies call for mercy

Garrett Leahy - January 12, 2021

Should a man shot and permanently disabled by cops also be facing criminal charges?

News + Politics

DA Boudin: ‘We don’t see jail or prison as the only or basic response to crime’

Tim Redmond - December 27, 2020

An exclusive interview with the district attorney after a year in what has been an immensely challenging job.

News + Politics

Supes panel declines to reject police contract

Tim Redmond - November 5, 2020

Deal that committee members agree is deeply flawed will move forward to full board.

News + Politics

Major police reform item at supes committee Thursday

Tim Redmond - November 4, 2020

Should the city give raises to the POA without any new accountability?

Labor

Supes committee votes to slash police budget by $30 million

Tim Redmond - August 23, 2020

The Board of Supes Budget and Appropriations Committee has approved roughly $30 million in additional cuts to the police budget – less than some...

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Does SFPD policy really allow a beating like Decari Spiers received?

Mayor and police chief want more cops on the streets …

DA closes Amilcar Lopez case, but the community trauma still remains

SF supes want an end to tear gas and rubber bullets at peaceful demos

Exposing the toxic crisis at Treasure Island

Jamaica Hampton allies call for mercy

DA Boudin: ‘We don’t see jail or prison as the only or basic response to crime’

Supes panel declines to reject police contract

Major police reform item at supes committee Thursday

Supes committee votes to slash police budget by $30 million

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