Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Special to Bayview Hill Association: From Captain John Loftus


Bayview District Newsletter


Bayview Police Station
201-Williams St, San Francisco, CA 94124
415-671-2300
Captain John Loftus
November 5, 2008

Upcoming Events:

Free Legal Assistance from the Legal Advice and Referral Clinic

This Saturday, November 8th

You must register between 10:30 am &12:00pm
Hastings College of the Law
198-McAllister St, 1st Floor (at Hyde St)
Louis B. Mayer Lounge


Pre-School Open House

On November 14th, Daniel Webster Preschool
at 20th and Missouri will hold an open house
to celebrate the school’s launch
and thank the community and its generous donors.

Thanksgiving Day - SF Food Bank Fundraiser

On November 27th, at Farley’s, 1315-18th St,
from 8:00 am till 2:00 pm, all tips will be donated to the
Potrero Hill-based San Francisco Food Bank


Get Ready for a SAFE Holiday Shopping Season


The Holidays are approaching, and that means that
most of us will be doing a little (or a lot) of
shopping for things like gifts and holiday
treats. Here are a few safety tips to make
your shopping experience as
enjoyable as possible!

Limit the number of bags you carry at
once in order to keep at leastone arm free.
Riding (and waiting for) public transportation:
be aware of your surroundings, pickpockets or suspicious persons.
Try to park/walk in well-lit areas.
Do not leave any bags or packages visible in your car;
If you need to leave something in your trunk,
place it there before you park or car,
or re-park your car somewhere else.

Stay tuned for SAFE's Annual Holiday Safety Tips, or visit our website
at www.sfsafe.org to print them out.

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SIGNIFICANT INCIDENTS:

November 5, 2008-Possession of Loaded Firearm-Weapon,
Concealed-2:03pm-25TH/Connecticut-CN#081180964:

Members of Bayviews Plainclothes team were driving
in the area of 25 and Connecticut when they saw a
subject who they believed to be concealing a
weapon. Upon seeing the officers, the subject
turned and walked quickly in the opposite direction.
Officer Scott told the subject to stop at
which point the subject began to run from the area.
Officer Scott chased behind the suspect and saw the
suspect drop a gun onto the ground, which Officer Scott
immediately seized. Officer Kirchner joined the chase,
tackled the subject to the ground and placed him into
custody without further incident.
The suspect suffered minor injuries
and was treated by medics at Bayview Station.

ARRESTS OF INTEREST:

November 4, 2008-Possession of Cocaine For Sale,
Transporting-4:12am-3RD/Oakdale-CN#081179092:

Officer Gummo and Dizon were driving in the
intersection of 3rd/Palou when they observed
a drug transaction between a subject in a car and a
suspect on a bike. Officer Dizon got out
of the patrol car, caught up to the suspect on the
bike and placed him into custody without incident.
Officers also found suspected crack cocaine and
a “pay/owe” sheet on the suspect.
Officers placed the suspect into custody
and transported himto Bayview for booking.



November 3, 2008-Injuring Phone Line, Battery-11:35pm-1200 blk of
Revere-CN#081178903:

Officer McArthur and Training Officer Brown
responded to Revere regarding a fight and to
check on the well-being of two children at that
location. Officers spoke with the victim who
stated that today her husband came home angry and took
her cell phone from her as she was texting a friend.
The suspect also pushed her and slapped her, then
kicked her out of the house. The victim was not
seriously injured during the incident. The children
remained asleep and were unharmed. Officers
placed the suspect into custody without incident
and transported him to Bayview Station.


ROBBERIES-NO ARREST:

October 31, 2008-4:51pm-300 blk of Salinas-CN#081167360:
A victim was robbed, inside her home, by a masked gunman as she and her
family were playing pool in the garage area. Loss was a laptop, a
wallet, money, credit cards, keys, cell phone and id cards.


October 31, 2008-10:30pm-1400 blk of Lane St-CN#081168512:
A victim was robbed by six suspects who punched the victim multiple
times in the face. The suspects robbed the victim as he was walking
down the street, talking on his cell phone. Loss was a cell phone and
money. The victim refused medical treatment.

October 29, 2008-8:40pm-Oakdale/Phelps-CN#081161497:
A victim was robbed by three suspects while walking on Oakdale. The
victim stated that the suspects approached him from behind and that one
had a gun. The victim also stated that the suspects took his bag, cell
phone, ipod, eyeglasses, book and paperwork. The suspects left the
area. The victim was not injured during the incident. Later, another
citizen reported a robbery with a gun at a location with the same
suspect description.

October 29, 2008-8:50am-1100 blk of Fitzgerald-CN#081159721:
A victim was robbed as she was waiting for a bus by an unknown suspect
who grabbed her from behind and placed her into a choke hold. The
suspect then took her bag and keys. The victim still had her cell
phone, which she used to call police. The suspect fled the area on
foot. The victim was not injured.


BURGLARY-NO ARREST:

November 4, 2008-11:30pm-900 blk of Rankin-CN#081182700:
Entry made through a hole in the fence. No loss.

November 4, 2008-1:01pm-1700 blk of 26TH st-CN#081180710:
Entry made through front door. Loss was a laptop and Air card.

November 4. 2008-9:00pm-700 blk of Brussels-CN#081182023:
Entry made through rear garage door. No loss.


Bayview Station Resource List


EMERGENCY 911
Non-Emergency 553-0123
Customer Service Center 311, for TTY or outside SF dial 415-701-2323
Cell phone 911 553-8090 or 911
Bayview Station 671-2300
Web www.sfgov.org/police (For Crime Stats,Internet report-|4e c.)
Captain John Loftus 671-2300 Email: john.loftus@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line 822-8147 Bayview Station’s Voicemail
SFPD Anonymous Tip Line 575-4444 Live person 24-hrs a day
Graffiti Abatement 278-9454
Graffiti Fax 278-9456
Bayview Events 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Bayview Permits 671-2313 Officer Gigi George
Code Abatement 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Deputy City Attorney 554-3874 Yvonne Mere
Dept. Parking & Traffic 553-1943
DPW 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison 671-2332
SF SAFE 553-1984 San_Francisco_SAFE_Inc@mail.vresp.com
Abandoned Auto 850-9737 Officer Rodriguez (Mon- Fri 7AM –3 PM)
Homeless Issues 671-2332
Third Street Beat 671-2300 Officer Gillies
Third Street Beat 671-2300 Officer Lucchetti & Officer Singleton
San Bruno Avenue
671-2300 Officer Percy Hernandez
Bayview Narcotics 254-7197 Sgt. Hagan & Sgt. Dempsey
Westbrook Development 509-1678 Officer Kraus & Officer Teper
Westbrook Development 806-8304 Officer Reynoso & Officer Pasqua
Potrero Hill Development 509-1408 Officer Rodatos & Officer Sanders
Potrero Hill Development 987-6389 Officer Fowlie & Officer Ferraez
Hunter’s View Development 987-6569 Officer Brian Petiti & Officer Chantal
Hunter’s View Development 509-1270 Officer Robinson & Officer Dockery
Alice Griffith Development 269-4002 Officer Lamma & Officer Jakson
Alice Griffith Development 254-8703 Officer E. Martinez & Officer Pashby
Community Liaison: 671-2302 Sergeant Garrick

Gun Stop Program Procedures
Citizens are encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444
to report persons who possess illegal weapons in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Police Department is currently hiring:
The San Francisco Police Department is continuously hiring qualified
applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver’s
license, must be a US citizen, must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or convicted of
a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more
information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resource at 44
Gough Street, San Francisco.

Megan’s Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line
by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at
www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to
locate those listed in the database.

Join The San Francisco Citizen’s Police Academy
For more information, including application process, please call Ms.Lula
Magallon at (415) 401-4720, or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.
You can also email us at sfpd_citizenspoliceacademy@yahoo.com or visit
our website: http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=20182.

Graffiti Alert: $250.00 Reward Program
Day Watch Sergeant, Ava Garrick, is Bayview Station’s Graffiti Abatement
coordinator. Each month he collects surveys from the various beat
officers to report graffiti to DPW and our own Graffiti Unit within the
police department. You can contact Sgt. Ava Garrick at ava.garrick
@sfgov.org.

311 Customer Service Center:
What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the
public can call to access information about government services. A live
customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired
and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311.
311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more than
145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer
service representatives. TTY users and customers outside San Francisco
should dial 415-701-2323. Captain John Loftus, 201 Williams, S.F. CA
94124 (415)671-2300, fax 671-2345.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Bayview Police District Newsletter-Special to Bayview Hill Association

Bayview District Newsletter
Bayview Police Station 201-Williams St, San Francisco, CA 94124
415-671-2300

Captain John Loftus
October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween

Upcoming Events:

*ALERT* Bayview Monthly Community Meeting

Due to the Presidential Election, our November Meeting will be held on
WEDNESDAY, November 5th, at Bayview Station at 6:00 PM.
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Noise Complaints - Halloween at Lot A

If you have a complaint relating to the events at Lot A, please call the
Entertainment Commission Noise Complaint Response Line at 415-602-8141.

Haunted House

The Joseph Lee Recreation Center will host a Haunted House on Friday,
October 31st, from 4-7PM.(ages: 13 and under, Plenty of Games and Surprises)

Halloween Safety Tips

1. Costumes should fit correctly so kids won't trip on them. Wear
light-colored costumes so you can be seen easily at night

2. Kids should not try to Trick or Treat by themselves. They should go
with an adult and a group of friends.
3. Map out where you and your friends will be going. Visit only the
well-lighted houses.
4. Trick or Treat while it is still light out; always bring a
flashlight, it may get dark. Wear a reflective costume or stickers.
5. Pick well-lighted streets. Walk on the sidewalks. Do not take
shortcuts or alleys!
6. Only accept candy at a person's front door. Do not go inside of a
house or into someone's car.
7. Have a back-up plan in case you get separated from your group. Carry
a cell phone, a walkie-talkie or money for a pay phone, and the number
of a trusted adult.
8. Don't eat any candy until you get home. Have an adult check to make
sure there are no tricks in your treats! If there is any suspicious
candy, contact your local police station.

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ARRESTS OF INTEREST:

October 30. 2008-Firearm, possession of Loaded, discharging in a
negligent manner, Contributing to the delinquency of a
minor-12:38pm-1100 Jamestown-CN#081162893:

Officers Byrne and Robinson responded to Jamestown Ave regarding gun
shots being fired in the area. Officers met with a witness who stated
that she heard several gun shots that were coming from the backyard of a
nearby residence. Officers responded to that residence and made entry.
Officers located two suspects, bullet casings and a gun. Officers
placed two suspects under arrest and transported them to Bayview.
Officers Parker and Jackson of Gang Task Force responded and took over
the investigation. No one was injured during the shooting.

October 29, 2008-Possession of Gun by Prohibited Person, Probation
Violation, Loaded Firearm-10:45pm-CN#081161102:

Members of Bayview’s plainclothes team were in the area of LaSalle when
they observed a van parked in the middle of the street blocking traffic
and two subjects standing near the van. Officers recognized one of the
subjects from numerous prior contacts and knew that he was on probation,
with a search condition. Officers detained the subject, searched him
and found a loaded firearm in his waistband as well as suspected heroin
in his back pocket. Officers placed the suspect into custody without
incident. The gun was taken to Bayview Station for proper storage and
processing.

ROBBERIES-NO ARREST:

October 31, 2008-1:10am-300 blk of Hale-CN#081165289:

A victim was pulling into his driveway when an unknown suspect made his
way into the victims garage, pointed a gun at the him and demanded
money. The suspect then demanded the victim give him the pin number to
his debit card. The suspect also took the victims car and drove away.
The victim was not injured during the incident.

October 30, 2008-10:15am-Candlestick point-CN#081164946:

A victim was shot by a suspect four times after being robbed of his
wallet and other possessions. The victim was transported to S.F.G.H.
for treatment. The victim told officers that there were several
suspects, but only one had a weapon. Sgt. Ryan of the Robbery detail
responded and took over the investigation.


October 29, 2008-1:14pm-3rd/Gilman-CN#081158450:

A victim was walking near Gilman talking on her cell phone, when two
unknown suspects approached her. One suspect grabbed her around the
neck and took her cell phone. The victim told officers that she had
followed the suspects and could direct police to the area where she last
saw them. Officers were unable to locate the suspects. The victim was
not injured during the incident.

October 29, 2008-8:50pm-1100 blk of Fitzgerald-CN#081159721:

A victim was waiting for a bus when an unknown suspect came up behind
her, put her in a choke hold and took her purse. The victim was not
injured during the incident. The suspect ran from the area. .


THEFT FROM LOCKED VEHICLE: NO ARREST:

October 29, 2008-10:00am-2000 blk of Revere-CN#081161782:


BURGLARY: NO ARREST:

October 30, 2008-11:25am-Bertha Lane-CN#081162520:
Entry made through front door. Loss was a gold wedding band, a diamond
ring, money and cuff links.

October 29, 2008-3:00pm-200 blk of Napoleon-CN#081162451:
Entry made through a skylight. Loss was eleven thousand dollars worth
of tools and equipment.

Bayview Station Resource List:

EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency: 553-0123
Customer Service Center: 311, for TTY or outside SF dial 415-701-2323
Cell phone:911: 553-8090 or 911
Bayview Station: 671-2300
Web: www.sfgov.org/police (For Crime Stats,
Internet report-
|4e c.)
Captain John Loftus: 671-2300 Email: john.loftus@sfgov.org
Anonymous Tip-Line: 822-8147 Bayview Station’s Voicemail
SFPD Anonymous Tip Line: 575-4444 Live person 24-hrs a day
Graffiti Abatement: 278-9454
Graffiti Fax: 278-9456
Bayview Events: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Bayview Permits: 671-2313 Officer Gigi George
Code Abatement: 671-2302 Sergeant Ava Garrick
Deputy City Attorney: 554-3874 Yvonne Mere
Dept. Parking & Traffic: 553-1943
DPW: 695-2020 Dispatch
Quality of Life Liaison: 671-2332
SF SAFE: 553-1984 San_Francisco_SAFE_Inc@mail.vresp.com
Abandoned Auto: 850-9737 Officer Rodriguez (Mon- Fri 7AM –
3 PM)
Homeless Issues: 671-2332
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Gillies
Third Street Beat: 671-2300 Officer Lucchetti & Officer Singleton
San Bruno Avenue: 671-2300 Officer Percy Hernandez
Bayview Narcotics: 254-7197 Sgt. Hagan & Sgt. Dempsey
Westbrook Development: 509-1678 Officer Kraus & Officer Teper
Westbrook Development: 806-8304 Officer Reynoso & Officer Pasqua
Potrero Hill Development: 509-1408 Officer Rodatos & Officer Sanders
Potrero Hill Development: 987-6389 Officer Fowlie & Officer Ferraez
Hunter’s View Development: 987-6569 Officer Brian Petiti & Officer Chantal
Hunter’s View Development: 509-1270 Officer Robinson & Officer Dockery
Alice Griffith Development: 269-4002 Officer Lamma & Officer Jakson
Alice Griffith Development: 254-8703 Officer E. Martinez & Officer Pashby
Community Liaison: 671-2302 Sergeant Garrick

Gun Stop Program Procedures:

Citizens are encouraged to call the anonymous tip line at (415) 575-4444
to report persons who possess illegal weapons in San Francisco.

The San Francisco Police Department is currently hiring:
The San Francisco Police Department is continuously hiring qualified
applicants. Applicants must be 21 years old, have a valid driver’s
license, must be a US citizen, must have a high school diploma or
equivalent, and must not have been convicted of a felony or convicted of
a misdemeanor which would prohibit possession of a firearm. For more
information or to apply, contact the Department of Human Resource at 44
Gough Street, San Francisco.

Megan’s Law Website Access:
The general public can find out information on sexual predators on line
by going to the DOJ website: www.meganslaw.ca.gov or at the SFPD link at
www.sfgov.org/police. You may check specific names or zip codes to
locate those listed in the database.

Join The San Francisco Citizen’s Police Academy
For more information, including application process, please call Ms.Lula
Magallon at (415) 401-4720, or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.
You can also email us at sfpd_citizenspoliceacademy@yahoo.com or visit
our website: http://www.sfgov.org/site/police_index.asp?id=20182.

Graffiti Alert: $250.00 Reward Program
Day Watch Sergeant, Ava Garrick, is Bayview Station’s Graffiti Abatement
coordinator. Each month he collects surveys from the various beat
officers to report graffiti to DPW and our own Graffiti Unit within the
police department. You can contact Sgt. Ava Garrick at ava.garrick
@sfgov.org.

311 Customer Service Center:
What is 311? 311 is a toll free, NON-EMERGENCY phone number that the
public can call to access information about government services. A live
customer service representative will be available 24 hours a day, seven
days a week, and 365 days a year. The service is available to both wired
and wireless customers. Wireless customers should call (415) 701-2311.
311 employees will be able to provide translations services in more than
145 languages and dialects and will employ a diverse staff of customer
service representatives. TTY users and customers outside San Francisco
should dial 415-701-2323. Captain John Loftus, 201 Williams, S.F. CA
94124 (415)671-2300, fax 671-2345.

SFMTA Newsletter-Special to Bayview Hill Association

SFMTA

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency

Department of Parking and Traffic, Traffic Engineering Division's

Street & Sidewalk Safety Seminar Series

First Tuesday of Each Month

Keep your work site compliant – Avoid unnecessary & costly situations!

WHO: Everyone doing work on and around San Francisco streets and sidewalks, including contractors, utility workers, moving/hauling companies, City agencies and others

DATE: Tuesday, November 4, 2008

TIME: 8:30am to 12:30pm

LOCATION: The Hiram Johnson State Building – Inside the Milton Marks Auditorium

455 Golden Gate Avenue (between Polk and Larkin)

San Francisco, CA 94102

COST: FREE!

On Tuesday, November 4th, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, MTA - Department of Parking and Traffic, Traffic Engineering Division's SPOT Program, will be hosting its FREE monthly educational outreach seminar. The focus of this series is how and why work zones must be in compliance with State and local traffic management regulations, and how following these regulations help ensure these temporary traffic control (TTC) areas are safer for workers, motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists.

November Topics: * The "Blue Book" - San Francisco Street Work Regulations

* The Contractors State License Board

8:30am - 10:15am The Blue Book

"Introduction to the MTA-DPT manual, 'Regulations for Working in San Francisco Streets' - the Blue Book". This presentation is aimed at familiarizing you and your employees with the specific rules of this manual, as well as reducing citations for violations of San Francisco Transportation Code 10.2.24 (formerly known as Traffic Code section 194.3) through the use of effective and compliant Temporary Traffic Control devices and practices.

10:30am - 12:30pm The Contractors State License Board

This month's guest speaker will be Mr. Carl Vega, Assistant Chief Investigator, Special Investigation Unit, of the Contractors State License Board. Carl as been an investigator for the last 34 years and has conducted or supervised in excess of 4,000 investigations of all types of criminal, civil and administrative violations. Additionally he has been an instructor for The California Department of Justice, The California District Attorney's Association, and The National Association of Bunco Investigators.

Carl will be speaking to us on: The history of the CSLB; the Statewide Investigative Fraud Team (SWIFT); safety and job site control; unlicensed and traveler contractor scams; elder abuse/scams; dealing with complaints; as well as answering any questions you have regarding the Department and their role in construction and traffic safety.

Each month we invite different guest speakers who are experts in their fields to share their experience and knowledge on how to work safely and efficiently to reduce unnecessary risk and expense. Please watch for upcoming seminar announcements!

Registration is NOT required, but please RSVP by email with the number of anticipated attendees.

Additional details:

Meeting Location

Auditorium, basement level Milton Marks conference center

Please note: This is a secure building and all persons entering will be required to pass through metal detectors. Please be sure to remove all knives and other sharp tools before entering the building.

Alternate Building Entrance

350 McAllister Street (Earl Warren Courthouse)

Proceed through 350 McAllister Lobby to the 455 Golden Gate Lobby

[If you are parking in the public lot across the street or arriving by public transportation, the 350 McAllister entrance is more convenient.]

Disability Access

The auditorium is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and others with disabilities. Informational materials in large print, assitive listening devices, materials in other alternative formats, American Sign Language interpreters and other accomodations will be made available upon request. Please contact Keith Matthews at 415-307-7435 or keith.matthews@sfmta.com. Providing at least 72 hours will help to ensure availability.

In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based scented products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.

Parking

The Civic Center public parking lot is directly across the street from 350 McAllister between Polk and Larkin, underneath the Civic Center Plaza. The next closest garage is US Parking at 550 Turk Street between Polk and Larkin, behind the Federal Building. There is also garage three blocks away under the Opera Plaza apartment complex at 601 Van Ness Avenue.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pat Tobin (415) 819-2007
Patrick.tobin@sfmta.com

Or

Keith Matthews (415) 307-7435

Keith.matthews@sfmta.com

For more information on the SPOT Program, and for interactive, educational information on how to comply with San Francisco's Temporary Traffic Control Regulations, please visit:

www.SPOTprogram.com

You have received this monthly safety seminar announcement from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - Department of Parking & Traffic's SPOT Program. If you wish to be removed from this list, simply reply to this email with the word "REMOVE" in the subject line, or send the same to keith.matthews@sfmta.com.