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Police Commission honors Sgt. Angela Rodriguez for mentoring cadet from Friends of the Urban Forest program
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission presented Sergeant Angela Rodriguez with a certificate recognizing her recruitment and mentorship of a young cadet after Friends of the Urban Forest described Rodriguez’s role helping a teen join the SFPD cadet program.
The San Francisco Police Commission presented Sergeant Angela Rodriguez, star number 1624, with a certificate of appreciation on June 24 for her role in recruiting and mentoring young people into the San Francisco Police Department cadet program. Friends of the Urban Forest representatives said Rodriguez visited their Green Teens internship, spoke about careers in law enforcement and helped one student, Jashaniqua Smith, apply to and join the SFPD cadet program.
Michelle (education coordinator, Friends of the Urban Forest) told commissioners that Rodriguez “really extended her…mentorship” and that the youth is “really enjoying” the cadet program. Dan Flanagan, executive director of Friends of the Urban Forest, thanked the department for the partnership and noted the program’s long history working with city youth.
Chief Gregory P. Sier read the certificate and praised Rodriguez’s recruitment work, saying her efforts reflect “integrity, courage, and professionalism in the finest tradition of public service.” Rodriguez said she had been surprised by the reach of her outreach work and expressed gratitude for the recognition.
The commission framed the honor as part of a broader effort to diversify recruitment and place more officers in direct community-facing roles. Commissioners and staff acknowledged the city’s cadet and youth programs as part of a strategy to increase engagement with neighborhoods and provide pathways into public-safety careers.
No formal policy or budget action was taken at the meeting in connection with the certificate. The commission moved on to public comment after the presentation.
