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Police commission honors citizen who aided a child and filmmaker behind viral 'It Gets Better' video
Summary
At its Feb. 22 meeting the commission presented a certificate to Matthew Carlin for pulling a parent and child to safety and a certificate of appreciation to Sean Northcutt for producing the SFPD 'It Gets Better' video, which presenters said had reached roughly 150,000 viewers.
The Police Commission used part of its Feb. 22 meeting to recognize two local contributors to public safety and community outreach. Matthew Carlin received a certificate of appreciation for helping escort a mother and her 10‑year‑old daughter to safety during a violent incident on Dec. 7, 2011; Captain Mosier recounted that Carlin intervened without fear for his own safety and assisted officers in securing a violent suspect.
Later the commission presented a certificate of appreciation to Sean Northcutt for his work producing the San Francisco Police Department's "It Gets Better" video. SFPD presenters said the video had reached a viral audience and had been used in schools and community groups; one presenter said approximately 150,000 people had viewed the material on YouTube and other platforms.
Both honorees spoke briefly. Carlin described being "glad to be there and glad to help the little girl and her mother." Northcutt, who said he usually works behind the camera, expressed gratitude for the department's partnership and the community response.
The recognition items preceded the chief's operational report and were framed by commissioners as examples of positive community‑police collaboration.
