SFPD Toy Drive
For the past 17 years, the members of Operation Dream and the SFPD have conducted a Christmas toy drive for the children of San Francisco. Included in this toy drive are the children of public housing, low income neighborhoods, children in hospitals, and families in need. Last year, members collected and distributed over 20,000 toys to the children of San Francisco. For many of these children, this will be the only Christmas gift they receive. Please help by donating a toy. You can drop off a toy at the front desk at Taraval Station. These toys will be distributed throughout the City, but many will be given to the children that reside in the Taraval Police District. Taraval Officers and members of the community will be distributing toys at the annual give-away.
San Francisco SAFE Holiday Safety Tips
Wilfred Sunga, Public Safety Coordinator from SF SAFE attended my community meeting last month and gave safety tips for holiday shoppers. Here’s what was given out:
Pick-pockets & Identity Theft
Bring only the cash and credit cards you need. Do not carry your social security card or passport. Don’t let other distract you in crowded areas. Your personal belongings are at risk. Limit the use of your cell phone in public.
Home Burglary Prevention
If you are traveling ask a neighbor to watch the house. Put timers on different lights throughout the interior and exterior of the house. Have newspapers, mail, and deliveries held or picked up by someone you trust.
Credit Cards
Shop only at secure websites. Do not respond to emails asking for your personal or credit card information. Check your credit card and bank statements regularly for fraudulent use.
Personal Safety
Park in well-lighted and well traveled areas. Avoid overloading yourself with packages. Be aware of your surroundings.
Auto Break-ins
Leave nothing visible in the car. Keep doors and trunks of vehicles locked. Keep packages in the trunk while shopping. Never leave a GPS system or mount visible.
San Francisco SAFE, Inc. (Safety Awareness for Everyone) is a community crime prevention and public safety program that works in cooperation with the San Francisco Police Department and other city agencies to help San Franciscans protect themselves from becoming victims. For more information on the services they provide, go to www.sfsafe.org or call (415) 673-SAFE.
The Taraval District has the lowest crime rate in the City
The Part 1 crime rate which is homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, auto theft, burglary theft from vehicle, arson, and other theft is 18.85 per 1000 residents in the Taraval District. This is the lowest Part 1 crime rate in the City. The Part 1 crime rate is down 1.19% from last year.
Taraval Police Station will hold its community meeting on December 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Taraval Police Station, 2345-24th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94116. This meeting is open to all. Please stop by.
For more information on the Taraval Police District, go to www.taraval.org.