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Southern Station captain lays out crime trends, community policing and targeted enforcement
Summary
Captain Michael Redmond told the Police Commission that Southern Station covers 2.9 square miles and about 26,145 residents, described declines in robberies and increased traffic enforcement, and outlined community programs — including the Sixth Street safety hub, homeless outreach and youth engagement — as central to the station’s strategy.
Captain Michael Redmond told the San Francisco Police Commission on April 23 that the Southern Police District has changed from an industrial area into a mixed entertainment and residential district and now covers about 2.9 square miles and roughly 26,145 people. He said new development, the ballpark and special events have increased demands on officers and described the station’s efforts to meet them through foot beats, a safety hub on Sixth Street and partnerships with community groups.
Redmond emphasized enforcement and prevention: he said robberies in the downtown area fell from as many as 60–70 at the start of last year to roughly 38 in the current month and credited concentrated foot-beat deployment and improved information-sharing. He also highlighted a rise in…
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