A pretext stop is when an officer stops a person for a low-level violation, but uses the stop as an excuse to detain and search the person, looking for evidence of a more serious offense. Multiple studies, including a recent analysis of data by the San Francisco Chronicle, show that pretext stops disproportionately effect people of color.
Letter to the Editor: Kudos to Richmond District Police

On behalf of our local merchants, I would like to thank Richmond Station Capt. Gaetano Caltagirone and the officers involved for helping protect merchants and preserve the beautiful neighborhood we live and work in.
New Captain Installed at SFPD’s Richmond Station

Captain Gaetano Caltagirone, an experienced SFPD veteran, took the helm of the Richmond Station on Saturday, Feb. 20.
Richmond Rising Calls for Diversity on Community Police Advisory Board

The Richmond District, like the City’s other nine police districts, has a community police advisory board (CPAB) designed to promote community engagement with the Richmond Police Station. But a local citizens group, Richmond District Rising (RDR), says the operation of this board is shrouded in mystery and its membership fails to include important stakeholders.
Police Blotter — Richmond Review

Richmond Review Police Blotter for March.
Police Beat – Capt. Robert Yick

December is here and it is one of the busiest shopping times of the year. We recommend that you stay alert when using electronic devices; limit your distractions and be aware of your surroundings.
Man dies after being hit by car
A 54-year-old man who was struck by a vehicle during the early morning hours of Aug. 4 died several weeks after the accident.
Ex-Police Chief Still Pounds the Crime Beat

Former SF Police Chief Anthony Ribera was the guest speaker at a meeting of the
neighborhood group Stop Crime SF.
New Captain in Control at Taraval

Yick took command of Taraval Station from Capt. Denise Flaherty, who was transferred
to an administrative position at the SF Police Academy.
Community comes together
An estimated 700 Richmond District residents gathered Tuesday, Aug. 2, to celebrate
National Night Out, a national community-building event sponsored locally by the SF
Police Department’s Richmond Station and its Community Police Advisory Board.
Police Blotter

Police activity in San Francisco’s Richmond District.
Top cop’s top stop

Captain Alexa O’Brien, the newly-appointed head of the San Francisco Police
Department’s (SFPD) Richmond Station, has paid her dues.
Sunset Police Blotter
A rundown of recent police activities in the Sunset District.
Police Beat – Capt. Paul Yep
San Francisco Police Capt. Paul Yep has been transferred to the Central Police Station, where he has taken over as the station’s commanding officer.
Richmond Roundup
A new leader has assumed command at the Richmond District Police Station.
Capt. Alexa O’Brien has taken control, replacing Capt. Paul Yep, who was transferred to
command the Central Police Station.