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SFPD reports recent homicide rise, says targeted enforcement shifted patterns
Summary
Commander John Murphy told the commission recent data show a year-over-year increase in homicides in one comparison window but also a decline inside targeted enforcement zones and a shift in time-of-day patterns; SFPD described operational responses including rapid scene response and a forthcoming gun-focused initiative.
Commander John Murphy briefed the commission on homicide trends and enforcement responses, reporting both concerning increases and some localized reductions tied to targeted operations. Using a year-over-year snapshot, Murphy said that in a recent comparison period the city saw an increase from 24 homicides to 29 (an 18% rise) but noted the department's zone enforcement work coincided with a decrease in homicides inside those…
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