San Francisco’s district attorney publishes a data dashboard called DA Stat. But there’s a problem. It doesn’t say what happens to cases beyond the filing of charges. This makes it difficult to measure Chesa Boudin’s effectiveness because the outcomes of cases — not mere charges — are what matter. And outcomes are a mystery on DA Stat.

A City Hall-commissioned study says police staffing in San Francisco is “severely inadequate.” Can we replenish the force with a new generation who embrace police reforms, are trained in de-escalation, and are truly committed to serving their communities?

Much of the publicly available crime data in San Francisco doesn’t tell the full story, especially when it comes to domestic violence crimes. Transparent crime data that is easily accessible to the public is essential for improving public safety.

Walgreens blames out-of-control shoplifting for having to close 22 stores in San Francisco this year. While theft affects the bottom line of businesses big and small, residents are also victims.

A recent NPR report suggests more community policing is a cost-effective way to reduce serious crime without “having to lock up a bunch of people.” It said research “supports the case for police reform while also reminding us why police are important for public safety.”

The result of the Kate Slattery case was injustice for both the victim and the victim’s advocate. Just when you think the case couldn't be more shocking or tragic, a longtime victim advocate in the district attorney’s office was fired after speaking his truth in open court.

San Francisco’s outdated and inaccessible criminal records request system is an obstacle to public safety. It leaves journalists and crime victims unclear about what is actually happening in our criminal justice system. Our court must provide clear records on demand for everyone — it is essential to hold officials accountable.

San Francisco lacks a fully interconnected criminal justice computer database that shares information in real time. Good data that’s easy to access can help residents understand what is really happening in our district attorney’s office, the police department, and the courts.

A former member of the San Francisco Civil Grand Jury takes a second look at the 2016 report on auto burglary to see if we have followed its recommendations.

There is some good news to report. Politics is about compromise and the police department has reached a deal with the budget committee.

Press Release: Supervisors blast grassroots anti-crime group for “Trump-like falsehoods” when Stop Crime SF tries to publicize potential foot patrol cuts in police budget that supervisors want to use to pay for more staff and other pet projects.

Supervisors want to take money away from the police department meant for more foot patrols to pay for things like a fourth legislative aide for each supervisor. Please tell supervisors we need safer streets, not more bureaucrats.

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.

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.