Mission Station Newsletter By: Captain Stephen Tacchini The police officers of Mission Station are relentless and committed in their efforts towards reducing violent crime. Everyday, they are on the streets making a difference by removing persons from society who have proven they are a danger to others. Officers Rey Vargas, Ed Robles, Bobby Sanchez, Sean Padilla, Sergio Lopez, Sergeant Ian Furminger, Julius Dempsky, John Cathey, Steve Keith, Sean Perdomo and Chris Cotter are but a few of the many doing an outstanding job. Whether it is through use of the COMPSTAT process or just good old fashioned no nonsense police work, these are the police officers getting the job done every day. COMPSTAT is the second most often used buzzword in policing these days, right after Community Policing. The term COMPSTAT is derived from the compression of comparative statistical analysis of computerized statistical analysis; whichever you choose to identify with. It is a concept of policing utilized to reduce crime in targeted areas. COMPSTAT is a crime analysis process where information about the incidence, frequency and perpetrators of crime at a specific geographical location, is analyzed for a strategic response by a vast array of resource personnel dedicated to abate the problem. Chief William Bratton, presently with the Los Angeles Police Department is considered to be the architect of COMPSTAT. He along with Jack Maple, a colleague of the New York Transit Authority Police and later the New York Police Department developed the concept and put it into place with impressive results. Later when he became the Police Commissioner of the New York City Police Department, Bratton put the process to work in the scores of precincts throughout the boroughs of New York City with even more impressive crime reductions. In a nut shell: The tenets of COMPSTAT are quite basic; the analysis of timely, accurate and reliable information applied to the comprehensive deployment of resources, with the commitment of relentless follow-up. This translates to utilizing good crime information; where, when, how and by whom specific crimes are being committed and organizing resources to address the crime affected area until the problems are gone. Through use of the computer analyzed data
generated from a variety of sources, such as police reports, calls for service, 911 calls, officer observations, etcetera, a tremendous amount of information can be analyzed by the policing agency to use whatever means are available to address a specific crime problem. Availability of personnel, availability of resource units such as Narcotics, Gang Task Force, Tactical, Investigators, as well as resources such as vehicles, overtime funds, video equipment, bait products (laptop computers, digital cameras, GPS systems) and the ability to focus on a specific issue are all the factors that affect the results of our efforts. The COMPSTAT model of crime reduction is being utilized in many cities across the country. San Francisco is one those cities. Although we do not have the technological advances of some other cities, it is still a viable process, albeit a bit more labor intensive. We are compiling the various categories of data, which affect our ability to address crime. Since the beginning of the year the incidence of robbery has decreased by 8.5%. Utilizing the basics of the COMPSTAT model of policing, several arrests by the officers of Mission Station have resulted. The annual crime per capita ratio for robbery in the Mission District is approximately 1 per every 197 residents. In other words, the chances are less than half of one percent the average person will become a robbery victim. The arrests of twelve suspects in the past couple of weeks, is sure to have an impact on the incidence of robbery in the months to come. We will continue to strive for further reductions of violent crime and welcome information and participation from members of the public in our efforts. Anti War Demonstrations will start around the noon hour in the City s Downtown and Civic Center areas on Saturday, March 21, 2009. Those who will be traveling through these areas are advised to look for alternative routes to avoid the anticipated traffic congestion. I respect criticism provided for the goal of improvement. I encourage suggestions made for the good of all. I welcome participation from those who care enough to share the burden of trying to make a difference. Criminal Activity: 02/18/09 1930hrs. Area of 400 Block of Alabama St. Soliciting, Loitering For Purpose of Prostitution
Officers responded to report of loitering, pimping and soliciting in the area. Two suspects were questioned. One suspect cited and one suspect arrested. 02/18/09 2030hrs. Area of 17th and Shotwell Sts. Pimping, Loitering for the Purpose of Prostitution Officers responded to report of loitering and soliciting in the area. One suspect was questioned and arrested. 02/19/09 2200hrs. Area of Guerrero and 19th Sts. Robbery W/Force Suspect approached victim demanding personal belongings. Suspect overpowered victim taking belongings and fled on foot. Suspect not apprehended. Victim able to identify suspect. 02/20/09 0200hrs. Area of 100 Block of Jersey St. Residential Burglary Officers responded to report of residential burglary in progress. Witness reported 2 suspects removing property from residence. Suspects fed in van and were not apprehended. 02/26/09 1330hrs. Area of 17th and Mission Sts. Malicious Mischief, Graffiti Officers observed suspect vandalizing City property writing graffiti on a utility box. Suspect booked at. 02/26/09 2230hrs. Area of 400 Block of Shotwell St. Pimping, Loitering for the Purpose of Prostitution Officers responded to report of loitering, pimping and soliciting in the area. Three suspects were questioned and then arrested. 02/27/09 0100hrs. Area of 500 Block of Dolores St. Malicious Mischief, Graffiti Officer observed suspect spray-painting park restroom door. Suspect questioned and arrested. 02/28/09 0300hrs. Area of 100 Block of Bartlett St. Robbery W/Force Suspect approached victim demanding personal belongings. Victim was overpowered by suspect who fled on foot. Suspect was not apprehended. 02/28/09 1600hrs. Area of Mission and 22nd Sts. Driving Under Influence of Drugs Officers responded to vehicle accident. Suspect found to be under the influence of drugs. Suspect was arrested.
03/02/09 0700hrs Area of 100 Block of Hartford St. Residential Burglary Victim left home locking the doors and upon return found misc. items stolen. No suspect was observed. 03/02/09 2030hrs. Area of 1000 Block of York St. Robbery W/Gun Suspect approached victim demanding personal belongings. Victim complied. Suspect fled and was not apprehended. 03/02/09 2330hrs. Area of 3700 Block of 21st St. Robbery W/Gun Suspect approached victim demanding personal belongings. Victim complied. Suspect fled and was not apprehended. 03/02/09 0700hrs. Area of 100 block of Hartford St. Residential Burglary Victim left home for work locking the doors and upon return found the front and back doors ajar. Misc. items were stolen. No suspect observed. 03/04/09 1300hrs. Area of 18th and Dolores Sts. Theft From Locked Vehicle Victim reported vehicle broken into and personal property taken from victim s locked vehicle. No suspect apprehended. 03/04/09 2200hrs. Area of 2000 Block of Market St. Attempted Robbery W/Force; Possession of Stolen Property Officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery. Suspect claiming to have gun demanded money from victim. Victim declined. Suspect fled on foot. Officers located suspect who was later identified by victim. No weapon found on suspect. Suspect found to be in possession of stolen property. Suspect arrested. 03/04/09 2345hrs. Area of 25th St. and San Jose Ave. Stolen Vehicle; Loaded Firearm in Vehicle Officers observed suspect making illegal turn. Upon doing a vehicle registration check officers found vehicle had been stolen. Officers located a loaded firearm in vehicle. Suspect arrested. 03/05/09 2015hrs. Area of 3200 Block of Capp St. Robbery W/Force; Possession of Stolen Property; Battery Suspect approached victim demanding personal items. Victim resisted. Suspect fled with victim s personal property. Witnesses assisted officers in locating suspect. Suspect arrested.
03/07/09 1630hrs. Area of 2700 Block of 24th St. Robbery W/Gun; Burglary Suspect approached victim demanding merchandise from store. Victim struggled. Suspect fled on foot. Witness called police who located and detained suspect. Suspect arrested. 03/07/09 2345hrs. Area of 400 Block of Church St. Burglary, Forcible Entry; Battery of Officer Officers responded to a burglary in progress. Suspect posed as building janitor. Suspect struggled with officer while attempting to flee. Suspect arrested. 03/08/09 0730hrs. Area of 2700 Block of Bryant St. Burglary Officers responded to scene of a burglary. Victim reported damage to equipment in building. Victim was able to identify suspect by way of surveillance camera. No arrest made. 03/09/09 0230HRS. Area of 200 Block of Diamond St. Residential Burglary; Vandalism to Property Officers responded to residential burglary. Officers observed damage to interior of residence. Suspect fled on foot but was apprehended and arrested. 03/09/09 2300hrs. Area of 500 Block of Valencia St. Robbery W/Force; Obstructing Officer Duties Suspect approached victim demanding his cell phone. Victim struggled with suspect. Suspect fled on bicycle. Victim was able to identify suspect. Officers apprehended and arrested suspect. 03/10/09 1605hrs. Area of 24th and Mission Sts. Robbery W/Force; Assault W/Force Suspects approached victim demanding his personal property. Suspects assaulted victim then fled on foot. Officers apprehended suspects and arrested them. 03/11/09 1610hrs. Area of Bryant and Alameda Sts. Robbery W/ Force Suspect approached victim demanding merchandise. Victim resisted and held suspect until officers arrived to arrest suspect. 03/11/09 1800hrs. Area of 900 Block of Elizabeth St. Residential Burglary; W/Forcible Entry
Victim reported attempted break-in to residence. Officers responded to scene but were unable to locate suspect. No arrest made. 03/12/09 0000hrs. Area of 300 Block of Collingwood St. Vehicle Burglary Officers responded to scene of reported auto burglary in progress. Officers apprehended suspect and recovered property taken from the vehicle. Suspect arrested. 03/12/09 2215 hrs. Area of Shotwell and 18th Sts. imping; Loitering for Prostitution; Parole Violation Officers observed suspects pimping and loitering for the purpose of prostitution. Suspects were questioned by officers and a parole violation was discovered. Suspects arrested. 03/13/09 0015hrs. Area of Dolores ParkVandalism to Property; Graffiti Officers observed suspect writing graffiti on building. Officers confiscated and booked graffiti materials. Suspect arrested. 03/14/09 0005hrs. Area of 500 Block of Alabama St. Sexual Assault, Forcible W/Gun; Robbery W/Gun Suspects approached victim. Victim was sexually assaulted and robbed at gun point. Witness gave responding officers description of one suspect. No arrest was made. 03/15/09 1330hrs. Area of 28th and Church Sts. Theft From Unlocked Vehicle Victim reported personal property stolen from unlocked vehicle. No arrest made. 03/15/09 0130hrs. Area of 2200 Block of Bryant St. Robbery W/Knife Suspects with knives approached victim demanding personal property. Victim complied. Victim was not able to identify suspects. No arrests made. 03/16/09 1530hrs. Area of Potrero and 21st Sts. Aggravated Assault W/Knife: Gangs Suspect approached victim on MUNI bus and stabbed victim. Victim treated at hospital. Victim reluctant to give suspect description. No arrest made. 03/16/09 2130hrs. Area of Clarion Alley and Mission St. Robbery W/Force; Aggravated Assault W/Weapon Suspects approached victim and demanded personal property. Victim complied but was assaulted by suspects. Victim received medical attention at the scene. Victim gave officers a description of the suspects. No arrests made.
03/16/09 2330 hrs. Area of Mission and 16th Sts. Robbery W/Force Suspect approached victim and demanded personal property. Victim complied. Suspect fled. Responding officers apprehended suspect. Suspect arrested. 03/17/09 0230hrs. Area of 2000 Block of Mission St. Robbery W/Force Suspect approached victim and demanded personal property. Victim complied. Suspect fled. Victim gave responding officers a description of suspect. No arrest made. Attachments: EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: 553-0123 Customer Service Center: 311 Cell phone 911: 553-8090 or 911 Mission Station: 558-5400 Web (For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc.): www.sfgov.org/police Captain Stephen Tacchini 558-5455 Captain's E-Mail Address: Stephen_Tacchini@sfgov.org Anonymous Tip Line: 552-4558 Mission Station Events: 558-5407 Sergeant Marta McDowell Mission Station Permit Officer 558-5457 Officer Steve Thoma Mission Station Code Abatement 558-5462 Officer Miguel Granados Mission Beat (16th & Mission) 558-5400 Officer Rey Vargas SFPD Graffiti Abatement: 278-9454 Officer Chris Putz Graffiti Fax: 278-9462 Deputy City Attorney: 554-3824 Michael Weiss Dept. Parking & Traffic 553-1943 DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch SF SAFE 553-1984 SF SAFE E-Mail Address San_Francisco_SAFE_Inc@mail.vresp.com Mission Station holds its monthly Community Meeting on the last Tuesday of every month at 6 pm. The meeting is held in the Station s Community Room adjacent to the lobby area. District residents are encouraged to attend and voice their concerns.
WWW.72hours.org this is a website providing information regarding emergency preparedness in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist act. The information is an excellent resource and a great first step in preparing to sustain one s self and family in the event emergency services are overwhelmed due to a catastrophic situation. The San Francisco Police Department is currently hiring: The San Francisco Police Department is continuously hiring qualified applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, must be a US citizen, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resource at 44 Gough Street, San Francisco. Additionally, applications are available on-line at www.sfgov.org/police or http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sf/default.cfm?action=jobs. SFPD s Recruitment Unit Contact the Recruitment Unit at 415-734-3324 or 3325, if you are aware of any events (community or otherwise) that would be appropriate venues for the SFPD Recruitment Unit to attend to continue their recruiting outreach endeavors. Megan's Law Website Access: The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line by going to the Department of Justice (DOJ) website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to locate those listed in the database. Gun Stop Program Procedures: Citizens are encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444 to report persons who possess illegal weapons in San Francisco. Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy: The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications. The Academy's goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and
learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class. For more information, including application process, please contact Ms.Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701 or visit our website: http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=80269 Graffiti Alert: Day Watch Lieutenant Pedrini is Mission Station's Graffiti Abatement coordinator. Each month he collects surveys from the various beat officers to report graffiti to DPW and our own Graffiti Unit within the police department. You can contact Lieutenant Pedrini at Christopher.Pedrini@sfgov.org. 311 Customer Service Center: What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the public can call to access information about government services. A live customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311. 311 employees will be able to provide translation services in more the 145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer service representatives. Additionally, 311 is set up to accept calls from the hearing impaired by utilizing a TTY System. Cell phone 911: How does 911 work on cell phones in San Francisco? If you are on surface streets in San Francisco and dial 911, your call will be answered by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services. Once the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services determines what emergency services are needed, they will then route your 911 call to the San Francisco Police Department or the San Francisco Fire Department, including ambulance service. If you are on a freeway in San Francisco and dial 911, your call will be answered by either the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management Services or the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center. Regardless, your 911 call will be routed to the proper emergency agency, the San Francisco Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, or the San Francisco Fire Department, including ambulance service. Criminal Activity: Attachments:
Captain Stephen Tacchini 630 Valencia Street Tel: 415-558-5400 Safety Awareness for Everyone - Personal, Property, Business Lately, it seems as though we are reading more and more about crime. Below are a few safety tips, but follow the links to the full document or to SAFE's website for detailed information. Learn how to be safer at home, at work, or out in public... Learn how to observe & report suspicious or criminal activities... Know what to do if you see a crime in progress... Get to know your neighbors... Get to know your District Station Captain and officers... Start a Neighborhood Watch group... YOU can help to make your neighborhood safer! Personal Safety - Only carry a minimum amount of cash and/or credit cards on you Walk with others; if alone, walk in well-lit, well-traveled areas; avoid dark alleys Try not to use cell phones, ipod or MP3 players in public - they diminish your awareness and you could become a target for robbery If you feel unsafe or suspicious about something, go to a safe place or open business and call the police Property Safety - Never leave anything visible in your vehicle; Keep your vehicle locked at all times Keep doors and windows locked in your home When going away, use timers for lights, the radio or TV Consider an alarm system Place holds on your mail and/or newspaper deliveries Ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your house / vehicle when away Be aware of thieves posing as utility workers - you do not have to let anyone into your home. Check for proper ID and call the company they say they are from. Business/Merchant Safety - Keep front doors & windows clear of signs & posters that diminish your visibility to the outside
Limit the amount of cash you have on hand; make frequent cash drops into a safe Keep business well-lighted & clean At least 2 employees should be present during opening and closing times Consider "silent" alarms strategically placed throughout business Ensure that any video cameras and/or alarms are in working order Be aware of suspicious customers Get safety training for employees and management Visit SAFE's website for Safety Tips & Documents Prevent Theft of Recyclable Materials Recycling materials are being stolen at an increasing rate in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Materials range from copper wire and pipe to auto parts, to curbside recycling materials to even decorative park and yard fixtures. You can avoid theft by taking measures such these: Park your vehicle inside whenever possible, use a steering wheel lock and/or alarm system if possible. Consider etching your driver's license number on parts that have been targeted by recyclers, such as the catalytic converter. When re-piping or remodeling, have pipes and/or wire installed in the interior of your building or home. Paint, insulate or firmly secure existing pipes and wires in several places to make it difficult for theft. Decorative outdoor metallic fixtures should be securely fastened, bolted or cemented. Wait until the morning of scheduled pick up to put out recyclable materials Lock or secure dumpsters and bins when possible Public Safety Advisory: Theft of Recycling Materials Theft of Recycling Materials Recycling materials are being stolen at an increasing rate in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. Materials range from copper wire and pipe to auto parts, to curbside recycling materials to even decorative park and yard fixtures. You can avoid theft by taking measures such these: Park your vehicle inside whenever possible, use a steering wheel lock and/or alarm system if possible.
Consider etching your driver's license number on parts that have been targeted by recyclers, such as the catalytic converter. When re-piping or remodeling, have pipes and/or wire installed in the interior of your building or home. Paint, insulate or firmly secure existing pipes and wires in several places to make it difficult for theft. Decorative outdoor metallic fixtures should be securely fastened, bolted or cemented. Wait until the morning of scheduled pick up to put out recyclable materials Lock or secure dumpsters and bins when possible Theft of Curbside Recyclables Recycling poachers look for items of value such as aluminum cans, bottles and personal information. This crime problem has a far-reaching and negative impact on neighborhood public safety, the environment and consumer recycling efforts. As a result, you and your neighbors are exposed to increased noise, litter and possible trespassing on private property. Taking recyclables is in violation of local and state law. Municipal Health Code Sec. 293.1 states that it shall be unlawful for any person other than an authorized City employee or the City s authorized curbside recycling program collectors to take, remove, move or otherwise appropriate the container in which recyclable materials are placed for collection and the matters contained therein. Upon conviction, a person is subject to the following penalty: Infraction - fine not exceeding $250.00 for the 1st offense. 2nd or additional offense by a fine of not less than $100 or not exceeding $250. Misdemeanor - a person can be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500, or both. You and your neighbors can prevent the theft of recyclables by: Placing your recyclables on the curb by 6 am the day of pick-up. Shred paper with personal information. Organize a SAFE Neighborhood Watch on your block and communicate with your neighbors and the Police regularly. Call SAFE at (415)553-1984. Never confront or stop poachers! If they are aggressive or threaten your safety, call 9-1-1 Observe and report recycling poachers to the SFPD by calling (415)553-0123.
Call Sunset Scavenger at (415) 330-1300 or Golden Gate Disposal & Recycling at (415) 626-4000 during business hours to report the theft of recyclables.