Beware of bike thieves! Together with most other major US cities, San Francisco has a problem with bike theft. Several thousands of bikes are stolen annually – in most cases without their owners ever...
Megan's Law Public disclosure about sex offenders became common after 1994, when seven-year-old Megan Kanka was raped and murdered in New Jersey. Her killer was a twice-convicted sex-offender who had...
Domestic Violence Domestic violence and abuse involve people in a relationship, whether they’re married, living together, dating, separated, LGBTQ+ or straight. Domestic violence and abuse can include...
The San Francisco Police Department's Financial Crimes Unit is tasked with the investigation of financial crimes including but not limited to: access card fraud, Bunco cases, check fraud, counterfeit...
Keeping kids safe in the car One of the smartest things you can do as a parent is to make sure your child is safe in your car. Each year throughout the United States, several hundred children under...
Staying Safe on Halloween San Franciscans have been celebrating Halloween for more than 200 years. We here at the San Francisco Police Department want to make sure you and yours enjoy this fun holiday...
Shop safely this holiday season The SFPD is working hard to keep you safe. During every holiday season, we increase our patrols and traffic enforcement in commercial districts. But wherever and...
The SFPD’s Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit (VDDU) investigates incidents involving dogs that exhibit menacing and/or aggressive behavior. The VDDU encourages the public to immediately notify the police...
Summer opportunities for San Francisco youth San Francisco police join with other city agencies to offer several summer programs for youth. These include: SFPAL The SFPAL Law Enforcement Cadet Program...
