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Interim report on foot patrols urges targeted, sustained beats and improved data tracking

San Francisco Police Commission · December 12, 2007
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Summary

Consultants presented an interim study of San Francisco—s foot-patrol pilot, comparing national examples and recommending sustained, well-planned beats, baseline data collection and community involvement; final recommendations and implementation guidance are due after steering-committee review in January.

Consultants for the city presented an interim report Dec. 12 on San Francisco—s foot-patrol pilot, summarizing national and international comparisons and recommending sustained, well-planned beats tied to clear goals, training and reliable data collection.

Project director Kim Craven and Rick Bailey described comparison findings from Newark, Flint, Boston, Baltimore, Denver and Knoxville. The consultants said foot beats tend to improve public perceptions of safety and, when…

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