Park Station Newsletter Thursday, June 20, 2019 Captain Una Bailey Commanding Officer Park Station Captain Bailey’s Message Inside this issue: Hello all, Captain’s Message 1-2 SFPD Pride Patch Project 3-4 Today I want to review again the importance of reporting crimes you witness or are a victim of. Reporting crimes is crucial in a Officers of the Month 5 number of ways. Community Engagement 6-10 #1 It is important that incidents are documented at the time of SFPAL 11 the incident. This ensures that the victim’s memory of the Arrest of the Week 12 Incident is fresh and thereby increases the chances of a more Crime Map 13 accurate and detailed report. (There are some exception to this Next Community i.e. when a person is a victim of a serious traumatizing Crime Stats 14-15 Meeting: experience their memory maybe better later.) Distracted Driving 16-17 #2 It allows immediate follow up by the officers and immediate SAFE Bike Registry 18-21 Tuesday, seizure of evidence that could be lost if there is a delay in Syringe Disposal 22 reporting. July 9, 2019 Helpful Tips 23-28 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. #3 It allows immediate further follow up by our investigative Join SFPD 29 team on any potential leads. Park Station’s Collaborative Reform 30-32 #4 It formally records the event and even though there may not Community Room Definitions 33-34 be any leads to follow at the time the incident was reported, it 1899 Waller Street 730 Stanyan Street 35 allows all officers in law enforcement access to the report which Community Meeting 36 may be related to other incidents that have been reported or Please follow the Park Station’s Vision 37 will be reported later. This is especially true of sexual assaults where there are times it involves a repeat offender. If the below link to Resources 38-41 victims do not report the crime Law enforcement members do subscribe to our not know the crime happened, nor can we follow up on the case newsletter list: http:// nor can we determine if it is related to other cases. It allows the sanfranciscopo- suspect to continue committing crimes, victimizing others lice.org/park- Please follow the below because victims have chosen not to report the crime to police. newsletters link to SFPD Chief Scott’s Please follow us on message: Twitter SFPDPark. http:// Continued on following page………. sanfranciscopolice.org/chief Park Police Station Page 2 Captain’s Message Continued... #5 Many times when cases are related and a suspect is taken into custody the District Attorney can add additional charges for the related cases. Of course this is contingent on additional evidence but a victim‘s ability to identify a suspect in a case can be enough to charge the case when there are additional cases. #6 In addition there are cases where an individual is tormenting a neighborhood with a variety of crimes but if community members are not willing to make a report when they see a crime committed and sign a citizen’s arrest, there again incidents go unreported and the criminal behavior continues. A citizen’s arrest form needs to be signed when a victim or witness sees a misdemeanor crime being committed and the crime has not been committed in the officer’s presence. If the victim/witness does not sign the citizen’s arrest then the officer cannot arrest the individual for the crime committed. #7 A citizen signature is not necessary if the crime committed is a felony. The officer can immediately take the suspect into custody. This can happen at the scene when the victim calls 911 and officers respond. #8 Most importantly if you do not report and document the crime it is as though the crime never happened. Whatever chance we, the SFPD have of solving a crime that has been reported, we have zero chance of solving a crime that has not been reported. #9 Always call 911 when you see a crime in progress or anytime you or anyone’s life is at risk or threatened. Please know that reporting incidents on Next Door does not constitute making a police report nor does it constitute a notification to the police. If you see a crime being committed call 911 and if you have been a victim of crime ensure you file a report with us so we can do the necessary follow up. Please always be mindful that what is reported on next door or on any other app is not necessarily accurate information. Please remember we can only succeed by working together and you the members of the community are the people who most help us succeed. Thank you for all your help and I look forward to our continued collaboration. Take good care Captain Una Bailey Park Police Station Page 3 SFPD PRIDE SUV AND PRIDE PATCH JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH Park Police Station Page 4 News release Park Police Station Page 5 OFFICERS OF THE MONTH Captain Bailey has named Dylan Baldwin, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Matthew Gippner, Antone Haley, Sean O’Rourke and Ashley Slo- mowitz Officers of the Month for the month of June. These Officers work as a team, The Captains’ Problem Solving Team. This team of Officers are in the Park District apprehending criminals daily. They develop solid cases, they follow up on these cases, write search warrants when necessary and make arrest. This diligent team are a great asset to the San Francisco Police Department. Officer Gippner Officer Haley Officer Fitzpatrick Officer O’Rourke Officer Slomowitz Officer Baldwin Picture Not Available Park Police Station Page 6 Community Engagement Early in the week, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for San Francisco. Park Station Sergeants and Officers handed out water during their shift to individuals to help prevent any heat relayed illnesses. (See the next page of this newsletter for tips on “How to Beat the Heat”) Park Police Station Page 7 Community Engagement On Friday, May 31st, Officer Granucci conducted her 4th annual presentation to the 5th grade class at Lelycee Francais School at the Ashbury campus. Officer Granucci congratulated 5th grade class (53 students) on their upcoming graduation and wished them safety & success in their next step into middle school! Officer Granucci discussed topics of safety with social media, paying attention and not being distracted while in public; crossing the street, riding the bus and general safety reminders. The class was very attentive and asked many excellent questions. The class and staff thoroughly enjoyed the presentation, however, the hi-light of the day was the opportunity for the students & staff to check out the SFPD Patrol SUV! Officer Granucci spent some time at the beginning of her shift detailing the car so it looked like new! Officer Granucci handed out stickers calculator rulers to all students Officer Granucci also presented a set of 4-square balls to the school Administrators & Directors which they were thrilled to receive. Park Police Station Page 8 Community Engagement NOPNA BLOCK PARTY Lieutenant Wilhelm and Sergeant Pereira had chance to visit and talk with Park Districts residents at the NOPNA Block Party on June 1, 2019. The weather was great and everyone had a nice time. Park Police Station Page 9 Community Engagement Students from the Chinese Immersion School participated in the Bike, Walk and Roll to School Day. Park Station Officers escorted the students along Waller Street to their school. Captain Bailey spoke to the students about biking and walking safety before the start of the event. Park Police Station Page 10 Coffee with a Cop On Tuesday April 9, 2019 community members met with Captain Bailey and Park Station Officers at Martha & Bros Coffee for Coffee with a Cop. Approximately 25 community members had the chance to talk with Captain Bailey and Park Station Officers about concerns in their neighborhood. Park Police Station Page 11 SFPAL FOOTBALL Park Police Station Page 12 Some of Park Station’s Arrests for the week Driving While Under the Influence/ Area of Portola Dr. -06/09/19 01:18 Officers were stopped at a solid red light west bound on Portola Drive. While waiting for the traffic light to turn green, officers observed a vehicle traveling westbound, drive past their patrol vehicle. The vehicle entered the intersection against the red light, in violation of 21452(a) CVC– and made a right turn at the following intersection without attempting to stop. Officers activated their overhead lights and sirens, and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact with the driver, officers observed the driver sweating from his face, spoke with a slur, had red and watery eyes, and had the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath and person. The driver admitted to the officers that he had a couple of mixed drinks. Officers conducted a field sobriety test and concluded that there was reasonable suspicion the driver was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Based on results of the field sobriety test, his statements , objective signs he displayed and based on the officers’ training and experience. The driver was placed under arrest for 23152(a) CVC (Driving under the influence of any alcoholic beverage). He was transported to County Jail. Malicious Mischief, Vandalism to Property, Warrant Arrest, Enroute to Outside Jurisdiction / Area of Page St. 06/09/19 20:18 Officers responded to the area of Page Street regarding a report of a vandalism. Dispatch informed officers that a former tenant of the building had broken the back gate door and was last see walking towards Central Ave.