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SFPD tells Entertainment Commission of rising assaults and morning-time disturbances on Broadway

San Francisco Entertainment Commission · November 5, 2013
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Summary

Central Station Officer Steve Mathias reported multiple assaults, extended sidewalk-clearance times and morning‑time disturbances tied to Broadway clubs; SFPD urged LEAD training for venue staff and discussed outreach to venue owners to reduce overserving and violent incidents.

Officer Steve Mathias of Central Station briefed the commission on public-safety trends affecting Broadway and other nightlife corridors. Mathias said incidents recently included large ejections that took 15–30 minutes to clear sidewalks after club closing, several fights involving dozens of people, thefts at Irish Times, battery at Maggie McGarry’s, and aggravated assaults at Vessel, including…

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