Crime & Safety
City
The Blotter | Dog sitter charged in burglary
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Homeowner says crime was caught on video; also ALPR alerts to stolen vehicle; residents report thefts of car, scooters.crime
Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell to resign effective Dec. 5, gives no reason for decision
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Mitchell, a former police chief in Lubbock, Texas, was hired by former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao in March of 2024.City
The Blotter | $5,000 worth of tools stolen
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Honda Civic potential link to crime; also reported this week: theft, vandalism, a DUI, and a flasher.featured
SFMTA finds new cameras cut speeding 72% at 15 sites, spurring changed driver behavior
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San Francisco’s new speed camera program is the first of its kind in California.City
Oct. 16 is the ‘Great ShakeOut!’ drill
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Earthquakes can happen anywhere -- and everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves.public safety
San Francisco DEA branch warns public of substance 100 times more lethal than fentanyl
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Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that resembles other white, powdery substances such as fentanyl or cocaine. According to the DEA, it is 10,000 times more potent than morphine.City
The Blotter | Prowler arrested after giving false information
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Man had warrant out of San Francisco; also reported this week: another prowler, a burglary, a stolen vehicle, and a DUI.City
Where to find a Cop on the Block in October
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Check the schedule to see where around town you can next meet up with a local police officer.BART
