Restoring Public Safety
The systems meant to keep us safe in San Francisco are broken. Law enforcement is understaffed, courts have a giant backlog of cases, the police department has an adversarial relationship with the police commission, and the justice system has become politicized.
Continuous, brazen crimes like car break-ins, burglaries, and open-air drug dealing have led to an ongoing sense of insecurity among San Franciscans. But due to years of elected officials sending mixed signals about law enforcement, residents no longer trust the police to respond to crimes, or to not use excessive force when they do show up. And judges, an important but obscure part of the criminal justice system, are releasing criminals back onto city streets even after they’ve proven to be repeated threats to the public.
San Francisco needs balance—an effective, accountable police force that responds quickly to problems without overreach, combined with a court system that decides cases on their merits, without the influence of personal ideology.
The Way it is Now
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Auto Break-ins
Auto break-ins are an epidemic in San Francisco, leaving residents feeling frustrated and helpless.
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Burglaries
Burglaries can be devastating for local businesses—the continuous threat erodes neighborhood vitality and discourages new investment.
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Drug Dealing
People deal and use drugs like fentanyl in broad daylight, seemingly without repercussions.
3 Keys to a Future We Want to See
A Renowned Police Force
Consistent support for a high-quality and reform-minded police force.
An End to Open-Air Drug Markets
Clean, clear streets that every resident feels safe walking on, free from harassment and drug use.
A Functional Court
A modernized court system with a judiciary that works in the interest of public safety, with metrics to measure case outcomes and keep judges accountable.
