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Budget committee hears public‑safety briefing; BLA flags staffing gaps, rising larceny and vehicle break‑ins
Summary
The Budget & Finance Committee heard BLA, SFPD, DA and MTA presentations on public‑safety priorities. BLA reported 1,886 sworn officers vs. a 1,971 charter target, rising larceny driven by vehicle thefts, and recommended targeted reporting and increased funding for community programs.
The Board of Supervisors’ Budget & Finance Committee met for an issue hearing on public safety, receiving briefings from the city Budget Legislative Analyst (BLA), the San Francisco Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and SFMTA. Chair Sandra Lee Fuhrer opened the session and asked presenters to focus on staffing, crime trends and gaps in services that the board may address in the mayor’s budget process.
Linden Berry of the BLA told the committee the San Francisco Police Department currently has 1,886 full‑duty sworn officers, short of the charter figure of 1,971. The analyst noted the department was…
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