On Wednesday, 6/11/14, SFPD motorcycle officers assigned to the Traffic Company and officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a joint traffic safety operation in the Taraval District. Officers from both agencies conducted traffic enforcement stops along 19th Avenue.…
Outer Sunset Merchants Host City-wide Merchants Group Meeting
The Outer Sunset Merchants and Professionals Association (OSMPA) hosted a meeting of the SF Council of District Merchants Associations (SFCDMA) on May 22, 2014. The SFCDMA serves as a forum and as a collective voice for all City-wide merchants associations…
SFPD Participates in National Take Your Child to Work Day
In recognition of “National Take Your Child to Work Day” on April 24, 2014, the SFPD held an event at the Police Academy. Children from nearby neighborhoods as well as those of employees were welcomed to attend. As many as…
Lieutenant Michael Cleary Hangs-up His Uniform…
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, Lieutenant Michael Cleary of Taraval Station marked his last day on the job as a member of the SFPD. For nearly 30 years Lieutenant Cleary served the great people of San Francisco in a variety…
Al Harris: ‘Mayor of Ocean Avenue’ Pushes for Positive Change in Ingleside
From ‘The Ingleside Light’ May 2014 article by Elisabetta Silvestro Many people call him Mayor of Ocean Avenue. Al Harris, 75, has been part of the Ingleside community for four decades, and actively working toward positive changes in the neigthborhood…
National Police Week / May 11-17, 2014
In recognition of National Police Week, May 11-17, 2014, the Taraval Station Community Police Advisory Board would like to express its appreciation to the officers of Taraval Station for their courage and professionalism in protecting and serving our community. More…
San Francisco Emergency Preparedness “Hub”
What is SF72? SF72 is your hub for emergency preparedness. You’ll find information about what to do in an emergency, simple steps to get connected, and useful guides to help you get prepared. Share SF72 with a friend—and help your…
Scholarships for Public Housing/Section 8 Housing Residents
There is an opportunity to apply for a $2500 educational scholarship if you are: 1. A high school student living in public housing or/a Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) participant 2. An adult with a GED going back to school…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The purpose of this campaign is to reduce the number of traffic collisions that are caused by distracted driving and the harm that result. The San Francisco Police Department is participating in this…
Captain Lum and Mr. Barnickel Thanks Irving Street Merchants!
On March 27, 2014 Captain Curtis Lum joined Mr. Bill Barnickel of the Outer Sunset Merchant and Professional Association (OSMPA) and Irving Street Beat Officer Jason Lai in handing out Certificates of Appreciation to merchants and professionals who graciously donated…