Information from SAFE to make your holidays safer. (Holiday_Safety_PDF)
Crime Prevention Tips – Garage Safety
Here are a few reminders and tips for garage security: From the outside of the house, push on the top of the garage door. Make sure there’s no gap between the garage door and top frame of the garage. If…
Beware of Vehicle Scams
We have been getting a few reports of scams involving vehicles so please take a moment to review the following information and stay safe! Please beware of buying vehicles on Craigslist or any other online sites, especially when payment is requested…
Reminder: Don’t be a Robbery Victim
Crime prevention tips to reduce your risk of becoming a robbery victim Robbery Prevention Robbery Prevention Tips (English PDF) Robbery Prevention Tips (Spanish PDF) Robbery Prevention Tips (Chinese PDF) Robbery Prevention Tips (Russian PDF)
SFPD Warns of Financial Scam
April 22, 2015 San Francisco police are alerting residents of an ongoing series of scams resulting in financial loss to unsuspecting victims. The scam occurs when one suspect approaches a victim who is always alone. The suspect asks for directions…
IRS Scam on the Rise!
THERE HAS A BEEN A RASH OF REPORTS ABOUT CRIMINALS POSING AS IRS (Internal Revenue Service) AGENTS WHO ARE DEMANDING MONEY OVER THE PHONE! ***From IRS website*** IRS-Impersonation Telephone Scam An aggressive and sophisticated phone scam targeting taxpayers, including recent…
Beware of the ‘Blessing’ Scam…
The ‘Blessing’ Scam has surfaced again in the SF Chinese neighborhoods. Suspects prey on the elderly and vulnerable members of the Chinese Community in this particular scam. Victims are approached and are told their valuables can be blessed with good…
Taraval Officers Arrest Suspect for Mail/Identity Theft & Burglary/Elder Abuse
The following is from SFPD Press Release on Aug 8, 2014: On June 14, 2014, members of the Taraval Station Investigations Team arrested 30 year old Giovanni Lauretta, of San Francisco, for nine counts of mail theft, identity theft, burglary,…
Free “Bait Bike” Sticker!
The Police Department has begun a campaign to actively deter bicycle theft. A number of decoy bicycles with hidden tracking devices have been left locked and unlocked throughout the City. A team of officers maintain visual and electronic surveillance on…
Residential and Construction Burglary Tips
Take pictures of your electronics, belongings, tools, etc. with serial numbers and or any distinctive features (engravings, name, phone numbers, etc.). This can be extremely helpful in recovering your property. Notify the police when you’re on vacation or if your…