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Chief reports lower violent crime overall but higher homicides; SFPD outlines auto‑theft response
Summary
Chief Godown told the commission violent crime is down 10% year‑to‑date but homicides have risen to 19 YTD; homicide investigators reported higher clearance rates than last year. Commander David Lazar outlined strategies to address a rise in auto theft and vehicle burglaries, including bait cars, automated license‑plate readers and public education.
At the April 6 meeting the SFPD chief reported a mixed set of trends: violent crime was down 10% year‑to‑date, but homicides were higher than the same period last year. Commander and investigative leaders detailed steps to sustain homicide clearances and to counter a recent increase in auto thefts and vehicle burglaries.
Chief Jeff Godown said the department recorded 1,662 violent crimes so far this year compared with 1,848 at the same point in 2010; he also reported 19 homicides year‑to‑date versus 13 in 2010. Lieutenant Lee Militello, who oversees…
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