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Interim chief praised as department reports drop in short-term crime and key arrests
Summary
Deputy/Interim Chief Godown received a certificate of appreciation and reported arrests in a high-profile German-tourist homicide; the chief said crime was down roughly 17% over the last 28 days and property crime down about 20% but specific auto-theft/burglary figures were unclear in the transcript.
Deputy/Interim Chief Godown was presented a certificate of appreciation May 4 for leading the San Francisco Police Department through a recent leadership transition and sustaining department operations during a period of change.
Commissioners praised Godown’s responsiveness, participation in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) work and steadying leadership. Godown said he was proud to have served as interim chief and described handing command to the…
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