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San Francisco Chipping Away At Auto Break-In Epidemic — But Don’t Tell That to These Newlyweds

February 14, 2019 Joel Engardio
Surveillance video shows a bride and groom standing next to their burglarized rental car on Jan. 28, 2019 near the tiled steps at 16th Avenue and Moraga Street. The newlyweds were visiting San Francisco from Asia.

Surveillance video shows a bride and groom standing next to their burglarized rental car on Jan. 28, 2019 near the tiled steps at 16th Avenue and Moraga Street. The newlyweds were visiting San Francisco from Asia.

Newlyweds and tourists from Asia had their car broken into and luggage stolen as they posed for photos on the mosaic steps near 16th Avenue and Moraga Street in the Sunset District. The theft was just one of roughly 60 auto break-ins that happen every day in San Francisco.

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In News, Crime Statistics

Duboce Triangle Works with Stop Crime SF on Police Accountability Legislation

January 26, 2019 Joel Engardio
Duboce Triangle homes

Duboce Triangle homes

Unlike many cities around the country San Francisco does not publish homicide or assault clearance statistics on a regular basis. This information should posted yearly by January 31, and readily accessible on the SFPD website as “Crime Trends.” We would like to see the information be easy to read and access and copy, with links and downloadable, copy-ready files.

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In Guest Writers, Crime Statistics

SF Can’t Fight Crime With Spaghetti Bowl of Data

January 20, 2019 Joel Engardio
San Francisco lacks a fully interconnected criminal justice computer database that shares information in real time. Sheriff’s deputies must still review paper instructions from the court. Photo by Kevin Hume.

San Francisco lacks a fully interconnected criminal justice computer database that shares information in real time. Sheriff’s deputies must still review paper instructions from the court. Photo by Kevin Hume.

If a defendant is re-arrested awaiting a court appearance, the sheriff needs to know. Yet she often doesn’t because San Francisco lacks a fully interconnected criminal justice database that shares information in real time. After 20 years and tens of millions spent, will City Hall ever get it to work?

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In Crime Resources, Crime Statistics, Guest Writers, News

Yes, We Install Security Cameras Too!

January 2, 2019 Joel Engardio
Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung installs a security camera on the home of a public school teacher concerned about criminal activity in her neighborhood.

Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung installs a security camera on the home of a public school teacher concerned about criminal activity in her neighborhood.

When a public school teacher who lives in the Bayview expressed concern about drug deals and illegal dumping outside her home, Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung offered to raise the funds for a security camera — and installed it herself. The availability of lower cost home camera systems is a great way to fight neighborhood crime.

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In Guest Writers, Crime Resources, News

Stop Crime SF Backs State Law to Fight Vehicle Break-in Epidemic

November 27, 2018 Joel Engardio
Stop Crime SF board member Libby Dodd speaks at a press conference featuring State Senator Scott Wiener, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor Vallie Brown and San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

Stop Crime SF board member Libby Dodd speaks at a press conference featuring State Senator Scott Wiener, District Attorney George Gascon, Supervisor Vallie Brown and San Francisco Police Chief William Scott.

Stop Crime SF is backing a proposed state law by Senator Scott Wiener to close a legal loophole that makes it difficult to prosecute car break-ins. San Francisco is experiencing a car break-in epidemic and this common sense change in the law will give prosecutors the tool they need to put criminals out of business.

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In News, Crime Laws

Serial Auto Burglar Gets Prison Time After Judge Rethinks Deal Seen As Lenient

October 4, 2018 Joel Engardio
Defendant Deshawn Patton and Judge Christopher Hite.

Defendant Deshawn Patton and Judge Christopher Hite.

Stop Crime SF and our Court Watch program was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle when one of San Francisco’s most prolific car burglars was finally sentenced to state prison in a case we followed. Our advocacy had an impact. Before Stop Crime SF got involved and before the media started paying attention to this case, the judge was planning to let the defendant off on probation (even after he had been arrested for new crimes while already on probation). The latest FBI crime statistics show San Francisco ranks #1 in property crime in the nation. Stop Crime SF has a Court Watch program to ensure that judges take crime seriously in San Francisco. Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for covering this case and mentioning the work of Stop Crime SF.

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In News, Court Watch

CBS Channel 2 Features Stop Crime SF September 2018

September 28, 2018 Joel Engardio

Stop Crime SF is a group of San Franciscans working together to reduce and prevent crime in our neighborhoods while holding public officials and the criminal justice system accountable.

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In News, Video

Who's Watching the Judges?

August 30, 2018 Joel Engardio
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Smashed glass on curbs and sidewalks is the new normal in San Francisco with tens of thousands of car break-ins reported annually. Our criminal justice system needs the right incentives for offenders to change their behavior. Lawbreakers need to know they will be held accountable if they violate the terms of probation. And judges need to know citizens are watching. Read our full OpEd published in the San Francisco Chronicle.

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In News, Court Watch

Second chances? How about 11? SF judge takes property crime leniency to new level

August 10, 2018 Joel Engardio
Defendant Deshawn Patton and Judge Christopher Hite.

Defendant Deshawn Patton and Judge Christopher Hite.

Stop Crime SF and our Court Watch program was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle. Columnist Heather Knight highlighted the egregious case of a repeat offender and lenient judge we had long been following.  

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Crime Forum with District Attorney George Gascon

June 29, 2018 Joel Engardio
District Attorney George Gascon and Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung discuss the impact of Prop 47 and San Francisco's property crime problem before a full house in the SHARP community room.

District Attorney George Gascon and Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung discuss the impact of Prop 47 and San Francisco's property crime problem before a full house in the SHARP community room.

District Attorney George Gascon and Stop Crime SF board member Nancy Tung discuss the impact of Prop 47 and San Francisco's property crime problem before a full house in the SHARP community room.

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In Events, News, Crime Laws, Crime Statistics

You Think Crime Is Bad Now? Judicial Election Could Make It Worse

May 29, 2018 Joel Engardio
Four incumbent judges (top row) are being challenged in the June 5 election by four criminal defense attorneys (bottom row). 

Four incumbent judges (top row) are being challenged in the June 5 election by four criminal defense attorneys (bottom row). 

So you think crime is bad now? San Francisco’s epidemic of car break-ins and home burglaries could get worse after the June 5 election — if voters approve a judicial coup attempt by four criminal defense attorneys. They want to “change our justice system from the inside out,” and not for the better if you are a potential victim. San Francisco's courts are already too soft. Retain the incumbent judges if you don't want to see even more property crimes. 

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In News, Court Watch

DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum

May 3, 2018 Joel Engardio
District Attorney George Gascon and police Captain Robert Yick discuss the property crime epidemic in San Francisco with Stop Crime SF vice president Joel Engardio

District Attorney George Gascon and police Captain Robert Yick discuss the property crime epidemic in San Francisco with Stop Crime SF vice president Joel Engardio

District Attorney George Gascon and police Captain Robert Yick discuss the property crime epidemic in San Francisco with Stop Crime SF vice president Joel Engardio on a public safety panel. Solving this complex problem will require every part of the criminal justice system working hard together. Gascon answered many engaging questions from the Westside audience.

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In News, Crime Statistics, Crime Resources, Crime Laws, Events, Video

Proposed Police Budget Needs Support

April 20, 2018 Joel Engardio
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott

An open letter to the supervisors on City Hall's Budget and Finance Committee requesting support for Police Chief Bill Scott's 2018-19 budget. 

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In News, Crime Resources

Mayor Farrell: Please Fund the Police for Success

March 28, 2018 Joel Engardio
San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and Mayor Mark Farrell

San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott and Mayor Mark Farrell

Open letter to Mayor Farrell — San Franciscans need you to address the daily nightmare we face with record-high property crime and car-break ins. As you determine the city's budget, please fund our police department for success. Community policing alone is not the solution. Please remember the need for centralized investigative capability when funding the SFPD.

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Crime Victims Have Rights, Too

March 23, 2018 Joel Engardio
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Marsy’s Law contains 17 rights that victims have in the criminal justice system — one of them is the right to be informed of all of these rights. Too often, this never happens. That’s why Stop Crime SF wants all victims to know their rights.

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In Crime Laws

A Practical Taser Policy: Why We Support Prop H

March 15, 2018 Joel Engardio
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Stop Crime SF supports Proposition H on the June 2018 ballot. This practical Taser policy takes the politics out of neighborhood safety.

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In News, Crime Laws

Where Should Resources Go to Fight the Auto Burglary Epidemic?

February 26, 2018 Joel Engardio
San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is asking for an additional $1 million to fight an epidemic of car break-ins. Would this be money well spent? 

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is asking for an additional $1 million to fight an epidemic of car break-ins. Would this be money well spent? 

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon is asking for an additional $1 million to fight an epidemic of car break-ins. Would this be money well spent? 

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In Crime Statistics

ABC Channel 7 Features Stop Crime SF February 2018

February 18, 2018 Joel Engardio

Our community meeting led the local TV news on ABC. The epidemic of car break-ins was the topic and state assemblymember Phil Ting spoke about legislative solutions. Stop Crime SF is a group of San Franciscans working together to reduce and prevent crime in our neighborhoods while holding public officials and the criminal justice system accountable.

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Sunset Beacon Report on Tony Ribera Meeting

February 18, 2018 Joel Engardio
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Sunset Beacon coverage of Stop Crime SF community meeting with former San Francisco police chief Tony Ribera. February 2018.

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Westside Observer Report on Tony Ribera Meeting

February 18, 2018 Joel Engardio
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Westside Observer coverage of Stop Crime SF community meeting with former San Francisco police chief Tony Ribera. February 2018.

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  • Court Watch
    • Oct 4, 2018 Serial Auto Burglar Gets Prison Time After Judge Rethinks Deal Seen As Lenient
    • Aug 30, 2018 Who's Watching the Judges?
    • Aug 10, 2018 Second chances? How about 11? SF judge takes property crime leniency to new level
    • May 29, 2018 You Think Crime Is Bad Now? Judicial Election Could Make It Worse
    • Aug 27, 2017 Court Watch 101
  • Crime Laws
    • Nov 27, 2018 Stop Crime SF Backs State Law to Fight Vehicle Break-in Epidemic
    • Jun 29, 2018 Crime Forum with District Attorney George Gascon
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Mar 23, 2018 Crime Victims Have Rights, Too
    • Mar 15, 2018 A Practical Taser Policy: Why We Support Prop H
    • Nov 27, 2017 A Letter to Phil Ting: Please Close Crime Loopholes
    • Oct 10, 2017 Stop Crime SF Helps Pass Two Public Safety Laws
    • Sep 8, 2017 A Plan to Curb SF Car Break-In Epidemic
  • Crime Resources
    • Jan 20, 2019 SF Can’t Fight Crime With Spaghetti Bowl of Data
    • Jan 2, 2019 Yes, We Install Security Cameras Too!
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Apr 20, 2018 Proposed Police Budget Needs Support
    • Mar 28, 2018 Mayor Farrell: Please Fund the Police for Success
  • Crime Statistics
    • Feb 14, 2019 San Francisco Chipping Away At Auto Break-In Epidemic — But Don’t Tell That to These Newlyweds
    • Jan 26, 2019 Duboce Triangle Works with Stop Crime SF on Police Accountability Legislation
    • Jan 20, 2019 SF Can’t Fight Crime With Spaghetti Bowl of Data
    • Jun 29, 2018 Crime Forum with District Attorney George Gascon
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Feb 26, 2018 Where Should Resources Go to Fight the Auto Burglary Epidemic?
    • Dec 4, 2017 SF Homicides, Assaults Down — But Questions Persist in Duboce Triangle
  • Events
    • Jun 29, 2018 Crime Forum with District Attorney George Gascon
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Feb 18, 2018 ABC Channel 7 Features Stop Crime SF February 2018
    • Feb 18, 2018 Sunset Beacon Report on Tony Ribera Meeting
    • Feb 18, 2018 Westside Observer Report on Tony Ribera Meeting
    • Aug 26, 2017 Here Comes the Sheriff: Meeting Vicki Hennessy
  • Guest Writers
    • Jan 26, 2019 Duboce Triangle Works with Stop Crime SF on Police Accountability Legislation
    • Jan 20, 2019 SF Can’t Fight Crime With Spaghetti Bowl of Data
    • Jan 2, 2019 Yes, We Install Security Cameras Too!
    • Dec 4, 2017 SF Homicides, Assaults Down — But Questions Persist in Duboce Triangle
  • News
    • Feb 14, 2019 San Francisco Chipping Away At Auto Break-In Epidemic — But Don’t Tell That to These Newlyweds
    • Jan 20, 2019 SF Can’t Fight Crime With Spaghetti Bowl of Data
    • Jan 2, 2019 Yes, We Install Security Cameras Too!
    • Nov 27, 2018 Stop Crime SF Backs State Law to Fight Vehicle Break-in Epidemic
    • Oct 4, 2018 Serial Auto Burglar Gets Prison Time After Judge Rethinks Deal Seen As Lenient
    • Sep 28, 2018 CBS Channel 2 Features Stop Crime SF September 2018
    • Aug 30, 2018 Who's Watching the Judges?
    • Aug 10, 2018 Second chances? How about 11? SF judge takes property crime leniency to new level
    • Jun 29, 2018 Crime Forum with District Attorney George Gascon
    • May 29, 2018 You Think Crime Is Bad Now? Judicial Election Could Make It Worse
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Apr 20, 2018 Proposed Police Budget Needs Support
    • Mar 28, 2018 Mayor Farrell: Please Fund the Police for Success
    • Mar 15, 2018 A Practical Taser Policy: Why We Support Prop H
    • Feb 18, 2018 ABC Channel 7 Features Stop Crime SF February 2018
    • Feb 18, 2018 Sunset Beacon Report on Tony Ribera Meeting
    • Feb 18, 2018 Westside Observer Report on Tony Ribera Meeting
    • Jan 9, 2018 Finally, Neighborhood-Policing for Car Break-Ins
    • Dec 4, 2017 "The Time for Tasers Is Now"
    • Nov 27, 2017 A Letter to Phil Ting: Please Close Crime Loopholes
    • Oct 10, 2017 Stop Crime SF Helps Pass Two Public Safety Laws
    • Aug 21, 2017 District 7 Wins Crime-Fighting Tech Grant
    • Aug 19, 2017 Our Successes
  • Video
    • Sep 28, 2018 CBS Channel 2 Features Stop Crime SF September 2018
    • May 3, 2018 DA George Gascon Defends Prosecution Record at Crime Forum
    • Feb 18, 2018 ABC Channel 7 Features Stop Crime SF February 2018