San Francisco Police Department
What to Know
- A police spokesperson said the gift would "supercharge" a unit that in 2024 assisted in over 500 arrests and helped drive a 40 percent drop in auto thefts over a one-year period.
- Many San Franciscans have embraced the advancements as an overdue response to its stubbornly high rate of car break-ins and other property crimes.
The department is seeking bids for a Records Management System, body-worn cameras, a Digital Evidence Management System and a Real-Time Crime Center. The contract would run five years with an option for a five-year extension.
The department bought six drones this year after voters approved Proposition E, which lets police use surveillance cameras and drones to pursue felony and violent misdemeanor suspects. The drones facilitated three arrests in July.
A new lawsuit says the city has ignored its law that requires elected official approval for facial recognition use for at least four years, allowing officers to use whatever surveillance techniques they choose.
In an Industry Insider — California One-on-One interview, San Francisco Police Department CIO Will Sanson-Mosier discussed the importance of smart infrastructure, civic engagement, cybersecurity, and the implementation of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
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