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  In wake of Mario Woods’ Killing, should SFPD be authorized to use Tasers?

  by Ralph E. Stone on Dec 17, 2015 | 4 Comments

  In the aftermath of the killing of Mario Woods by five San Francisco police officers, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr has again asked lawmakers to authorize police officers to use Tasers.

  Posted in Crime, Law, Opinion, Politics

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  Spike in San Francisco Pedestrian Fatalities Sparks City Response

  by William Chadwick on Jan 19, 2014 | 3 Comments

  A special joint meeting of the Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission was held Thursday at City Hall to address an alarming spike in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities in San Francisco.

  Posted in Crime, News, Politics, Transportation

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  Leno, Lee, Mirkarimi Walk Parade to Honor Veterans

  by Luke Thomas on Nov 12, 2012 | 8 Comments

  Senator Mark Leno, Mayor Ed Lee and Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi were the only elected officials to honor US veterans Sunday during San Francisco’s 93rd annual Veterans Day Parade.

  Posted in Events, News, Politics, War

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  Tasers May Not Be As Safe As Advertised

  by Ralph E. Stone on Oct 23, 2012 | 4 Comments

  According to Wikipedia a taser is an electroshock weapon sold by Taser International, Inc. It uses electric current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles causing neuromuscular incapacitation. Someone struck by a Taser experiences stimulation of his or her sensory nerves and motor nerves, resulting in strong involuntary muscle contractions.

  Posted in Opinion

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  SFPD Continues Push for Tasers

  by David Elliott Lewis on Aug 03, 2012 | 7 Comments

  Despite strong opposition to their use, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr returned to the Police Commission Wednesday arguing for the adoption and use of Tasers by the police department.

  Posted in Crime, Healthcare, Opinion, Politics

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  Deadly June in San Francisco Results in 68 Arrests During Citywide Sweep

  by Mariana Barrera on Jun 29, 2012 | 3 Comments

  With ten gun-related homicides in June adding to a tally of 38 in 2012, San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr announced today the arrests of 68 wanted suspects resulting from a multi-agency sweep of the city.

  Posted in Crime, News

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  Herrera Files Lawsuits Against Tenderloin Markets
  for Alleged Facilitation of Drugs Trafficking

  by Luke Thomas on Jan 30, 2012 | No Comments

  The lawsuits were filed following a two-year undercover police investigation which documents “numerous instances in which the markets operated as virtual safe havens for the sale of cocaine, crack, heroin, prescription painkillers and other drugs,” in violation of the Drug Abatement Act, according to Herrera.

  Posted in News