The Taraval Police Station covers the most populous district and has and largest geographic area in San Francisco. Currently there are 56 officers assigned to patrol, 12 sergeants and four lieutenants. According to a 2023 SFPD staffing analysis, it is recommended that they have 120 officers.
New Information Revealed About SFPD and FBI’s August Noriega Street Raid
Court documents reveal new details about a San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raid on a Noriega Street business last summer that resulted in the arrest of a man charged with orchestrating an armed robbery in Portland, Ore.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Outer Sunset Wounds Suspect
On March 8, around 4 p.m., San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) officers arrived at 41st Avenue between Lincoln Way and Irving Street, in response to reports of an “armed adult male subject with a firearm” threatening neighbors, including children, according to an SFPD statement.
Back to His Roots – Taraval SFPD Station Captain From Parkside
Taraval Station’s new leadership in command since this past fall is Capt. Brien Hoo.
Merchants Disturbed by Spate of Repeat Burglaries
Despite San Francisco Police Department reassurances, local merchants in the Richmond District are not pleased with police efforts to deter break-ins and burglaries.
Board of Supes Approves $26.8 Million Boost for SFPD
After some verbal sparring between the mayor and some supervisors, the Board of Supervisors approved a $26.8 million bailout to the SFPD to pay more overtime for police officers.
Engardio’s First Town Hall Meeting Covers the Sunset’s Many Challenges
At his inaugural town hall meeting on Feb. 9, newly elected District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio faced more than 50 people inside the SFPD Taraval Station talking about RVs parked near Ocean Beach, housing and the homeless, drug addiction, hate crimes and police staffing.
SF Police Commission Bans ‘Pretext’ Traffic Stops
A pretext stop is when an officer stops a person for a low-level violation, but uses the stop as an excuse to detain and search the person, looking for evidence of a more serious offense. Multiple studies, including a recent analysis of data by the San Francisco Chronicle, show that pretext stops disproportionately effect people of color.
SFPD Swears in 2 New Members of the Mounted Unit, Gus and Duke
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) had something to celebrate during the holiday season as two new horses were sworn in as part of the SFPD Mounted Patrol Unit on Dec. 14.
SFPD’s Richmond Station Welcomes New Captain
With a population of more than 59,0000 residents, the work of the San Francisco Police Department’s Richmond Station on Sixth Avenue covers an area the size of a large suburban town. Newly appointed station Captain Chris Canning recognizes that keeping the community safe is a daunting task that requires the help of the community.
Richmond Station Captain Gaetano Caltagirone Shares His SFPD Journey
Captain of San Francisco Police Department’s (SFPD) Richmond Station, Gaetano Caltagirone, is no stranger to the City’s west side. He is a sixth-generation San Franciscan who once served as a lieutenant of the Taraval Station Investigation Team.
Slain Taraval Police Officer Honored
celebration of life was held in the community meeting room at the Taraval Police Station on Dec. 22 to honor Officer Bryan Dennis Tuvera, who was killed in the line of duty in the Sunset District 15 years ago.
New captain takes command at Richmond Station
by Matthew Pera While selling flowers in the Financial District, 18-year-old Michelle Jean could not have imagined what she would later accomplish during her tenure with the SF Police Department. Capt. Jean, who in October was named commanding […]
Suspect shoots man; flees scene
Two unknown suspects approached a man who was smoking near California
Street and 22nd Avenue on Sept. 6.
Police chief attends crime forum; more officers to ride, walk beats
The new city police chief came out to the Richmond District on Sept. 14 to talk
about crime issues and answer questions from the audience.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 