At a recent meeting on community relations, San Francisco Police Officers Jennifer Jackson and Torrie Barnes were there to listen to the community and get input on how to improve the SFPD’s annual report to the San Francisco community. The problem: not many in the community showed up. So they’re going to give it another try.
Here is a link to an old report, which you can read online or download.
What information do you think is most important? Are there better ways to display the information? Is there information not contained in the report that should be there? Any and all suggestions are welcome.
Some at the last meeting felt the report could be shorter, more web-friendly and include specifics that offer a profile of each district — the number of officers, the number who have had training to deal with residents who have mental health issues, and the number who have had training in the department’s new use-of-force policy. Also suggested: crime statistics for each district station, as well as narratives on what went right — or wrong — in tackling some long-term issues.
You will have your own ideas. You can send recommendations to jennifer.jackson@sfgov.org and/or you can attend the next meeting on Sept. 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the community room at the Mission District Station. Officer Jackson will be making her recommendations later in September.