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Deputy chief outlines Castro outreach and readiness for new foot-patrol law
Summary
In the chief—s report, the deputy chief briefed commissioners on department contact with community groups in the Castro following reports of assaults, encouraged neighborhood reporting and proper formation of volunteer patrols, and said the department expects to meet Jan. 1 requirements of recently passed foot-patrol legislation.
Deputy department leadership told the commission the department is coordinating with station commanders and community groups after reports of assaults in the Castro and is advising neighborhood groups on how to organize safety patrols that report incidents to police rather than acting as vigilantes.
Deputy Chief said inspectors from the bureau and Captain Goldberg (Mission/Northern station liaison referenced repeatedly in testimony) have been in contact with community members and are offering guidance on…
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