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A group of masked San Francisco Walgreens shoplifting suspects, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/13/san-francisco-thieves-walgreens-wagon-cops-waiting/">brought a wagon</a> with them to a raid on the store, also had a baby with them, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

San Francisco Walgreens thieves brought a wagon to the store. Cops were waiting for them

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A group of masked San Francisco Walgreens shoplifting suspects, who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/13/san-francisco-thieves-walgreens-wagon-cops-waiting/">brought a wagon</a> with them to a raid on the store, also had a baby with them, according to San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott.

Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>&#8221; at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

San Francisco police launch retail theft &#8216;blitz operations&#8217;

Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft "<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>" at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

Police arrested six out of eight suspects during a retail theft &#8220;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">blitz operation</a>&#8221; at the Geneva Avenue Walgreens on Oct. 11.

The group began filling bags and the wagon with merchandise before officers conducting an organized retail theft operation swooped in on them.

The group began filling bags and the wagon with merchandise before officers conducting an organized retail theft operation swooped in on them.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged five suspects on Oct. 13 with several theft-related charges, including attempted grand theft. Four of the suspects were released with ankle monitoring tags and one remains in custody.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins charged five suspects on Oct. 13 with several theft-related charges, including attempted grand theft. Four of the suspects were released with ankle monitoring tags and one remains in custody.

Scott mentioned the baby during his report to the Police Commission late Wednesday.

Scott mentioned the baby during his report to the Police Commission late Wednesday.

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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, left, listens while San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott, right, speaks during the town hall, in San Francisco on Thursday, August 3, 2023. The San Francisco District Attorney’s office held the town hall at the St. Anthony Foundation to address public safety in the Tenderloin.

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“There was also a baby with this group of suspects, and that infant was released to the Alameda County Child Protective Services,” Scott said.

“There was also a baby with this group of suspects, and that infant was released to the Alameda County Child Protective Services,” Scott said.

The Alameda County Department of Social Services declined to provide more information about the parents, citing confidentiality laws for cases involving children.

The Alameda County Department of Social Services declined to provide more information about the parents, citing confidentiality laws for cases involving children.

San Francisco police declined to provide further details about the case.

San Francisco police declined to provide further details about the case.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called &#8220;blitz operations&#8221; to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called "blitz operations" to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Organized retail thefts in San Francisco have been front of mind for the police department, which launched&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/06/san-francisco-police-retail-theft-blitz-operations/">so-called &#8220;blitz operations&#8221; to combat the rampant crime in early October</a>.

Five Walgreens stores closed in San Francisco in 2021 and two in Downtown&nbsp;shuttered in February 2022. Walgreens currently operates about 40 stores in San Francisco.

Five Walgreens stores closed in San Francisco in 2021 and two in Downtown&nbsp;shuttered in February 2022. Walgreens currently operates about 40 stores in San Francisco.

San Francisco Walgreens wagon thieves brought baby with them, police chief says

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A man who allegedly threw a glass object after shouting anti-LGBTQ slurs at two men has been arrested on suspicion of committing <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/accused-sf-synagogue-shooter-will-still-face-hate-crime-charges-despite-previous-dismissal/">hate crimes</a> and assault with a deadly weapon, San Francisco police announced Wednesday.

A man who allegedly threw a glass object after shouting anti-LGBTQ slurs at two men has been arrested on suspicion of committing <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/accused-sf-synagogue-shooter-will-still-face-hate-crime-charges-despite-previous-dismissal/">hate crimes</a> and assault with a deadly weapon, San Francisco police announced Wednesday.

The incident happened Monday before noon near 18th and Hartford streets when 20-year-old Muhammed Abdullah allegedly followed a 40-year-old man and a 58-year-old man while shouting anti-LGBTQ slurs, police said.

The incident happened Monday before noon near 18th and Hartford streets when 20-year-old Muhammed Abdullah allegedly followed a 40-year-old man and a 58-year-old man while shouting anti-LGBTQ slurs, police said.

Abdullah then allegedly threw a glass object at the men, causing the 40-year-old male victim to sustain a non-life-threatening injury.

Abdullah then allegedly threw a glass object at the men, causing the 40-year-old male victim to sustain a non-life-threatening injury.

A street sign for Dolores park is outlined by Palm trees that line the area on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. The Delores Heights neighborhood, which borders Noe Valley and Castro, is a new favorite spot for billionaires like Brian Chesky to buy and build homes. | Camille Cohen/The Standard

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Officers later found Abdullah in the area of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/da-dolores-park-chase-was-a-hate-crime/">Dolores Park</a> and chased him on foot before arresting him for the alleged crimes, police said. The park is around three blocks away from where the incident happened.

Officers later found Abdullah in the area of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/da-dolores-park-chase-was-a-hate-crime/">Dolores Park</a> and chased him on foot before arresting him for the alleged crimes, police said. The park is around three blocks away from where the incident happened.

Abdullah was later booked at San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of committing a hate crime and resisting arrest.

Abdullah was later booked at San Francisco County Jail on suspicion of two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, two counts of committing a hate crime and resisting arrest.

“These kinds of attacks are unacceptable,” Police Chief William Scott said. “It’s especially troubling that this incident took place as we celebrate Pride month in San Francisco. Anyone who threatens or harms someone based on being a member of the LGBTQ community will be held accountable.”

“These kinds of attacks are unacceptable,” Police Chief William Scott said. “It’s especially troubling that this incident took place as we celebrate Pride month in San Francisco. Anyone who threatens or harms someone based on being a member of the LGBTQ community will be held accountable.”

On Thursday, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against Abdullah, asserting that &#8220;San Francisco is a safe haven for LGBTQ people.” Abdullah was formally charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with special hate-crime allegations, misdemeanor battery, violation of a person’s civil rights and petty theft.

On Thursday, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against Abdullah, asserting that "San Francisco is a safe haven for LGBTQ people.” Abdullah was formally charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with special hate-crime allegations, misdemeanor battery, violation of a person’s civil rights and petty theft.

On Thursday, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced charges against Abdullah, asserting that &#8220;San Francisco is a safe haven for LGBTQ people.” Abdullah was formally charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with special hate-crime allegations, misdemeanor battery, violation of a person’s civil rights and petty theft.

&#8220;Our city is proud of our diversity and for being an open and welcoming beacon to all people, especially those who have been marginalized elsewhere,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;Hate crimes that seek to demean and otherize people because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love are unacceptable and will be prosecuted.”

"Our city is proud of our diversity and for being an open and welcoming beacon to all people, especially those who have been marginalized elsewhere," Jenkins said. "Hate crimes that seek to demean and otherize people because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love are unacceptable and will be prosecuted.”

&#8220;Our city is proud of our diversity and for being an open and welcoming beacon to all people, especially those who have been marginalized elsewhere,&#8221; Jenkins said. &#8220;Hate crimes that seek to demean and otherize people because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love are unacceptable and will be prosecuted.”

LGBTQ+ hate crime: Assault suspect arrested in San Francisco

San Francisco thieves are raiding residential homes for expensive jewelry, clothes and large amounts of cash, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/chief-paying-cops-six-figure-salaries-for-clerical-work-isnt-a-waste/">Police Chief Bill Scott</a> told the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/sf-police-rethink-cold-case-rewards-after-paying-0-in-a-decade/">Police Commission</a> Wednesday.

San Francisco thieves are raiding residential homes for expensive jewelry, clothes and large amounts of cash, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/chief-paying-cops-six-figure-salaries-for-clerical-work-isnt-a-waste/">Police Chief Bill Scott</a> told the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/sf-police-rethink-cold-case-rewards-after-paying-0-in-a-decade/">Police Commission</a> Wednesday.

During his report, Scott described two residential burglaries each totaling over $100,000 in losses.

During his report, Scott described two residential burglaries each totaling over $100,000 in losses.

&#8220;The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after,&#8221; Scott said.

"The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after," Scott said.

&#8220;The trend being high-end, high-value merchandise is apparently being sought after,&#8221; Scott said.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a &#8220;large amount&#8221; of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a "large amount" of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

During a burglary on the 400 block of Gaven Street in the Portola, three people in ski masks repeatedly went in and out of the residence of an elderly couple, nabbing over $100,000 of jewelry and a &#8220;large amount&#8221; of cash before escaping in a black SUV, driven by a fourth suspect.

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Police were alerted to the burglary when a witness called 911. No one was in the home at the time of the incident, Scott said.

Police were alerted to the burglary when a witness called 911. No one was in the home at the time of the incident, Scott said.

&#8220;This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that&#8217;s disturbing that we want to get a handle on,&#8221; he added.

"This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that's disturbing that we want to get a handle on," he added.

&#8220;This was a residence of an elderly couple, and this is a trend also that&#8217;s disturbing that we want to get a handle on,&#8221; he added.

Another burglary took place on the 1400 block of 24th Avenue in the Taraval, where a resident returned home to find their front metal gate forced open, and more than $100,000 in cash, high-end clothing and accessories stolen.

Another burglary took place on the 1400 block of 24th Avenue in the Taraval, where a resident returned home to find their front metal gate forced open, and more than $100,000 in cash, high-end clothing and accessories stolen.

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&#8220;There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000,&#8221; Scott said.

"There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000," Scott said.

&#8220;There was a large amount of cash—high-end clothing and accessories were taken—valuing over $100,000,&#8221; Scott said.

The victim had left home around 9:45 a.m. the day of the incident and returned later that afternoon at 3:05 p.m.

The victim had left home around 9:45 a.m. the day of the incident and returned later that afternoon at 3:05 p.m.

A witness reported hearing a loud banging at the residence around noon and saw a car parked on the sidewalk, Scott said.

A witness reported hearing a loud banging at the residence around noon and saw a car parked on the sidewalk, Scott said.

Scott said both incidents are still under investigation. Video of the Taraval incident is being reviewed by police.

Scott said both incidents are still under investigation. Video of the Taraval incident is being reviewed by police.

Scott did not provide dates for either incident during his report, and further information about both burglaries has been requested from San Francisco Police Department by The Standard.

Scott did not provide dates for either incident during his report, and further information about both burglaries has been requested from San Francisco Police Department by The Standard.

This new city trend of thieves going after high-end jewelry and clothing comes after Palo Alto police identified an increase of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/string-of-dinnertime-burglaries-has-palo-alto-homes-on-alert-as-jewels-safes-go-missing/">jewelry and safe</a> burglaries from empty homes between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. from October 2022.

This new city trend of thieves going after high-end jewelry and clothing comes after Palo Alto police identified an increase of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/string-of-dinnertime-burglaries-has-palo-alto-homes-on-alert-as-jewels-safes-go-missing/">jewelry and safe</a> burglaries from empty homes between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. from October 2022.

SF home raids for high-value jewelry are on the rise, police chief says

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San Francisco police are investigating a car-to-car shooting Sunday along the Embarcadero that left six people injured, including two who suffered gunshot wounds.

San Francisco police are investigating a car-to-car shooting Sunday along the Embarcadero that left six people injured, including two who suffered gunshot wounds.

Police said officers responded around 6:48 p.m. to reports of a shooting near Beach and Stockton streets. The vehicles involved then drove &#8220;very recklessly&#8221; south on the Embarcadero, said Police Chief Bill Scott.

Police said officers responded around 6:48 p.m. to reports of a shooting near Beach and Stockton streets. The vehicles involved then drove "very recklessly" south on the Embarcadero, said Police Chief Bill Scott.

Police said officers responded around 6:48 p.m. to reports of a shooting near Beach and Stockton streets. The vehicles involved then drove &#8220;very recklessly&#8221; south on the Embarcadero, said Police Chief Bill Scott.

Scott, briefing the media late Sunday, said three people were injured by glass shards and two people were hit by gunfire. In addition, two girls, ages 10 and 16, were hit by a vehicle as they were walking their bicycles across the Embarcadero; the younger one was injured.

Scott, briefing the media late Sunday, said three people were injured by glass shards and two people were hit by gunfire. In addition, two girls, ages 10 and 16, were hit by a vehicle as they were walking their bicycles across the Embarcadero; the younger one was injured.

One of the people hit by gunfire suffered life-threatening injuries and the other suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Scott said.

One of the people hit by gunfire suffered life-threatening injuries and the other suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Scott said.

Scott described the incident as &#8220;a mile of chaos,&#8221; saying it was &#8220;very dangerous behavior, very dangerous driving.&#8221; However, he said the incident was &#8220;not random&#8221; and that the individuals in the car were targeting one another.

Scott described the incident as "a mile of chaos," saying it was "very dangerous behavior, very dangerous driving." However, he said the incident was "not random" and that the individuals in the car were targeting one another.

Scott described the incident as &#8220;a mile of chaos,&#8221; saying it was &#8220;very dangerous behavior, very dangerous driving.&#8221; However, he said the incident was &#8220;not random&#8221; and that the individuals in the car were targeting one another.

Scott said officers responded in four minutes. A black SUV crashed, and the two people who were shot were believed to be involved in the gunfire. Officers will be questioning them, he said.

Scott said officers responded in four minutes. A black SUV crashed, and the two people who were shot were believed to be involved in the gunfire. Officers will be questioning them, he said.

Officers were seeking a white sedan, Scott said. The chief said officers &#8220;recovered a lot of evidence,&#8221; adding he expected the incident was captured on &#8220;a lot of video&#8221; and urged the public to share any recordings with investigators.

Officers were seeking a white sedan, Scott said. The chief said officers "recovered a lot of evidence," adding he expected the incident was captured on "a lot of video" and urged the public to share any recordings with investigators.

Officers were seeking a white sedan, Scott said. The chief said officers &#8220;recovered a lot of evidence,&#8221; adding he expected the incident was captured on &#8220;a lot of video&#8221; and urged the public to share any recordings with investigators.

Car-to-car shootings have become increasingly common on Bay Area freeways but such an incident is unusual on one of San Francisco’s main thoroughfares.

Car-to-car shootings have become increasingly common on Bay Area freeways but such an incident is unusual on one of San Francisco’s main thoroughfares.

&#8220;I was there on a run. It was terrifying, someone was driving down the street holding a gun out of the window and shooting,&#8221; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/14d1lgr/shooting_in_san_francisco_little_girl_hit_on_bike/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote one Reddit poster</a>. &#8220;Everyone along the waterfront was running to get behind a structure, it all happened so fast though.&#8221;

"I was there on a run. It was terrifying, someone was driving down the street holding a gun out of the window and shooting," <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/14d1lgr/shooting_in_san_francisco_little_girl_hit_on_bike/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote one Reddit poster</a>. "Everyone along the waterfront was running to get behind a structure, it all happened so fast though."

&#8220;I was there on a run. It was terrifying, someone was driving down the street holding a gun out of the window and shooting,&#8221; <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/sanfrancisco/comments/14d1lgr/shooting_in_san_francisco_little_girl_hit_on_bike/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">wrote one Reddit poster</a>. &#8220;Everyone along the waterfront was running to get behind a structure, it all happened so fast though.&#8221;

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Scott lamented that the incident happened on Father&#8217;s Day.

Scott lamented that the incident happened on Father's Day.

Scott lamented that the incident happened on Father&#8217;s Day.

&#8220;There will be accountability. As I have said to you all, I have every confidence in our officers and our investigators. We are seeing these cases resolved. I am confident that we are on this case,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And the message is clear: You cannot and will not come to this city and commit these type of acts and walk away from here and get away with it. We will find you, and you will go to jail.&#8221;

"There will be accountability. As I have said to you all, I have every confidence in our officers and our investigators. We are seeing these cases resolved. I am confident that we are on this case," he said. "And the message is clear: You cannot and will not come to this city and commit these type of acts and walk away from here and get away with it. We will find you, and you will go to jail."

&#8220;There will be accountability. As I have said to you all, I have every confidence in our officers and our investigators. We are seeing these cases resolved. I am confident that we are on this case,&#8221; he said. &#8220;And the message is clear: You cannot and will not come to this city and commit these type of acts and walk away from here and get away with it. We will find you, and you will go to jail.&#8221;

He added: &#8220;These are very traumatizing types of events on a beautiful Sunday, Father&#8217;s Day, [that] we had this type of chaos in our city, and that&#8217;s unacceptable and that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re going to work until we find everybody involved in this.&#8221;

He added: "These are very traumatizing types of events on a beautiful Sunday, Father's Day, [that] we had this type of chaos in our city, and that's unacceptable and that's why we're going to work until we find everybody involved in this."

He added: &#8220;These are very traumatizing types of events on a beautiful Sunday, Father&#8217;s Day, [that] we had this type of chaos in our city, and that&#8217;s unacceptable and that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re going to work until we find everybody involved in this.&#8221;

The chief urged those with information to call the police tip line at 415-575-4444.

The chief urged those with information to call the police tip line at 415-575-4444.

The incident comes about a week <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/san-francisco-shooting-nine-people-shot-mission/">after a shooting in the Mission District injured nine people</a>.

The incident comes about a week <a href="https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/san-francisco-shooting-nine-people-shot-mission/">after a shooting in the Mission District injured nine people</a>.

San Francisco Embarcadero shootings: 6 injured near Fisherman’s Wharf

New video from San Francisco police shows cops storming a sideshow, catching bippers near the Embarcadero and even arresting an attempted kidnapping suspect.

New video from San Francisco police shows cops storming a sideshow, catching bippers near the Embarcadero and even arresting an attempted kidnapping suspect.

The <a href="https://twitter.com/SFPD/status/1820909323448676615">footage</a> was unveiled during a Tuesday press conference announcing the department&#8217;s new drone program, which was approved with the passage of Proposition E in March.

The <a href="https://twitter.com/SFPD/status/1820909323448676615">footage</a> was unveiled during a Tuesday press conference announcing the department's new drone program, which was approved with the passage of Proposition E in March.

The <a href="https://twitter.com/SFPD/status/1820909323448676615">footage</a> was unveiled during a Tuesday press conference announcing the department&#8217;s new drone program, which was approved with the passage of Proposition E in March.

Drone footage captured the night of July 4 shows people setting off fireworks and driving in donuts at the intersection of 25th Street and Treat Avenue in the Mission before more than a dozen cops storm toward the crowd as revelers flee.

Drone footage captured the night of July 4 shows people setting off fireworks and driving in donuts at the intersection of 25th Street and Treat Avenue in the Mission before more than a dozen cops storm toward the crowd as revelers flee.

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Another drone video shows two suspected thieves on dirt bikes breaking into cars near the Embarcadero on July 26. The video then shows the bikes being abandoned in a park as one of the suspects is pursued on foot by police and arrested.

Another drone video shows two suspected thieves on dirt bikes breaking into cars near the Embarcadero on July 26. The video then shows the bikes being abandoned in a park as one of the suspects is pursued on foot by police and arrested.

A third clip shows a suspect jumping out of an SUV before smashing the back window of a car and stealing a red bag from it. The incident was captured via drone July 25 at Front and Green streets near the Embarcadero.

A third clip shows a suspect jumping out of an SUV before smashing the back window of a car and stealing a red bag from it. The incident was captured via drone July 25 at Front and Green streets near the Embarcadero.

Footage taken May 30 shows officers pulling over and arresting a driver on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and sexual assault. A drone caught the arrest from above.

Footage taken May 30 shows officers pulling over and arresting a driver on suspicion of attempted kidnapping and sexual assault. A drone caught the arrest from above.

Beyond drones, cops are using other surveillance technology, including&nbsp;automated license-plate-reading cameras. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the cameras work in concert with drones to catch criminals who use stolen cars to commit other crimes.

Beyond drones, cops are using other surveillance technology, including&nbsp;automated license-plate-reading cameras. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said the cameras work in concert with drones to catch criminals who use stolen cars to commit other crimes.

&#8220;Hopefully this will be the technology that will not only be used to respond to crimes but also deter,&#8221; Jenkins said during the press conference.

"Hopefully this will be the technology that will not only be used to respond to crimes but also deter," Jenkins said during the press conference.

&#8220;Hopefully this will be the technology that will not only be used to respond to crimes but also deter,&#8221; Jenkins said during the press conference.

&#8220;This technology is a game changer,&#8221; Police Chief Bill Scott said.

"This technology is a game changer," Police Chief Bill Scott said.

&#8220;This technology is a game changer,&#8221; Police Chief Bill Scott said.

SFPD chief Bill Scott touted success with new drones at stopping crimes during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-2-23-53-pm.png?w=1478" alt="A policeman speaks at a San Francisco Police podium, accompanied by two individuals. An American flag and a large monitor displaying the police emblem are behind them." class="wp-image-299113"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Police Chief Bill Scott says the new drones are a &#8220;game changer&#8221; in stopping crime.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-2-23-53-pm.png?w=1478" alt="A policeman speaks at a San Francisco Police podium, accompanied by two individuals. An American flag and a large monitor displaying the police emblem are behind them." class="wp-image-299113"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Police Chief Bill Scott says the new drones are a "game changer" in stopping crime.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-2-23-53-pm.png?w=1478" alt="A policeman speaks at a San Francisco Police podium, accompanied by two individuals. An American flag and a large monitor displaying the police emblem are behind them." class="wp-image-299113"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Police Chief Bill Scott says the new drones are a &#8220;game changer&#8221; in stopping crime.</figcaption></figure>

The six drones cost $35,000 and have been deployed 65 times since mid-May, police said. Citing inventory records, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that police are expected to buy <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sf-police-drone-arrests-19622925.php">22 more drones</a> for $324,000.

The six drones cost $35,000 and have been deployed 65 times since mid-May, police said. Citing inventory records, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that police are expected to buy <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/sf-police-drone-arrests-19622925.php">22 more drones</a> for $324,000.

&#8220;We&#8217;re still looking at the budget,&#8221; said Thomas Maguire, a lieutenant in SFPD&#8217;s strategic investigations unit, which has been using drones.

"We're still looking at the budget," said Thomas Maguire, a lieutenant in SFPD's strategic investigations unit, which has been using drones.

&#8220;We&#8217;re still looking at the budget,&#8221; said Thomas Maguire, a lieutenant in SFPD&#8217;s strategic investigations unit, which has been using drones.

According to Scott, officers won&#8217;t be flying drones around for &#8220;passive surveillance,&#8221; although police do plan to station the devices near &#8220;problem areas&#8221; where crimes like car break-ins are common, such as the Embarcadero.

According to Scott, officers won't be flying drones around for "passive surveillance," although police do plan to station the devices near "problem areas" where crimes like car break-ins are common, such as the Embarcadero.

According to Scott, officers won&#8217;t be flying drones around for &#8220;passive surveillance,&#8221; although police do plan to station the devices near &#8220;problem areas&#8221; where crimes like car break-ins are common, such as the Embarcadero.

&#8220;We&#8217;re not just hovering drones over the city,&#8221; Scott said. &#8220;We only launch them if they are related to a specific incident.&#8221;

"We're not just hovering drones over the city," Scott said. "We only launch them if they are related to a specific incident."

&#8220;We&#8217;re not just hovering drones over the city,&#8221; Scott said. &#8220;We only launch them if they are related to a specific incident.&#8221;

Critics have warned that the technology could expose citizens to undue surveillance and police misconduct.

Critics have warned that the technology could expose citizens to undue surveillance and police misconduct.

&#8220;This proposition isn&#8217;t about whether police can use surveillance; they can under safety policies,&#8221; Matt Cagle, an attorney for the ACLU of Northern California, told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/debate-heats-up-over-san-franciscos-prop-e-reducing-restrictions-on-police-use-of-technology/">CBS News Bay Area</a> in January when quizzed about Prop. E. &#8220;This proposition rips those safety policies away and allows police to expand and deploy dangerous surveillance technology and more easily hide use-of-force incidents.&#8221;

"This proposition isn't about whether police can use surveillance; they can under safety policies," Matt Cagle, an attorney for the ACLU of Northern California, told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/debate-heats-up-over-san-franciscos-prop-e-reducing-restrictions-on-police-use-of-technology/">CBS News Bay Area</a> in January when quizzed about Prop. E. "This proposition rips those safety policies away and allows police to expand and deploy dangerous surveillance technology and more easily hide use-of-force incidents."

&#8220;This proposition isn&#8217;t about whether police can use surveillance; they can under safety policies,&#8221; Matt Cagle, an attorney for the ACLU of Northern California, told <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/debate-heats-up-over-san-franciscos-prop-e-reducing-restrictions-on-police-use-of-technology/">CBS News Bay Area</a> in January when quizzed about Prop. E. &#8220;This proposition rips those safety policies away and allows police to expand and deploy dangerous surveillance technology and more easily hide use-of-force incidents.&#8221;

San Francisco police have not been able to deploy helicopter units since a<a href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/helicopter-crash-kills-two-s-f-cops-records-3312255.php"> crash in January 2000</a> killed two officers.

San Francisco police have not been able to deploy helicopter units since a<a href="https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/helicopter-crash-kills-two-s-f-cops-records-3312255.php"> crash in January 2000</a> killed two officers.

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