Captain’s Message
This has been my first week on the job as the Captain of Richmond Station. I have been with the SFPD for nearly 17 years and have worked at the following stations and units; Richmond Station, Northern Station, Ingleside Station, Southern Station, SWAT team, Tenderloin Station, Taraval Station, Robbery Detail, Park Station, Mission Station, Bayview Station, and the Legal Division. I was born and raised in San Francisco and grew up in the Richmond District, attending Frank McCoppin Elementary School, Roosevelt Middle School, and George Washington High School. I have an A.S. Degree in Criminology from City College of San Francisco, and a B.S. Degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco . I am happily married and have 5 beautiful children. I am honored to be the Captain of Richmond Station and I look forward to working with the Community to make this the safest district in the City.
There have been several serious traffic accidents this week. Richmond Station will be conducting several traffic enforcement operations at problematic intersections to increase traffic and pedestrian safety. Attached to this bulletin are safety tips for drivers and pedestrians.
Richmond Station distributes an email newsletter every Friday. Our newsletter, which is sent to several hundred email addresses, contains information about recent crimes, arrests and upcoming events in the District. To be added to this list, please email us atSFPD.RICHMOND.STATION@SFGOV.ORG.
Captain Eric Vintero
Noteworthy Incidents
Between 01/10/12, 9:15pm and 01/11/12, 7:15am on the 2700 block of Bush St, a suspect gained entry into a garage and entered the vehicle parked inside. The suspect took a wallet, cash and identification from the car, and a bike and skill saw from the garage. There were no signs of forced entry.
On 01/12 between 8am and 7pm on the 500 block of 7th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bicycle. There were no signs of forced entry.Between 01/13/12, 6pm and 01/16/12, 9:30am on the 400 block of 9th Ave, a suspect gained entry into a garage and broke out a window of a vehicle parked inside. The suspect took a bag of clothing and a charger. There were no signs of forced entry into the garage.On 01/15/12 at 10:37pm, the victim was on Fulton near 4th Ave. The suspects were walking towards him and as they began to pass, one of the suspects grabbed the victim around his body, and the second suspect brandished a handgun. As victim struggled to get free the suspects punched him about his body then threw him to the ground. The suspects searched his pockets but were not able to locate any items. They fled north on 4th Ave , towards Cabrillo. The suspects were described as males in their early 20’s, one wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, the other in a gold jacket with a white hood.On 01/16/12 at 1pm, the victim locked her bike to a tree at Clement and 8th Ave. When she returned at 1:30pm, the bike and lock were gone.
On 01/17/12 at 9:45am, the victim was inside her home on the 3200 block Pacific when she happened to look at her window. She saw that the suspect had opened the driver’s side door of her vehicle and was leaning into her vehicle taking her property. The victim remembered she had left her wallet in the car and ran out of the house yelling at the suspect to give her the wallet back. The suspect ran to his car and jumped in the driver’s seat, but the victim was able to hold open the suspects door, all the while yelling at him. With the victim still holding onto the open door, the suspect tried to back out of the parking place but didn’t have enough room. The suspect became agitated and finally threw the victim’s items out into the street. He then threw the car into reverse, struck the car parked behind him and fled west bound on Pacific Ave. The victim was uninjured. The suspect was described as a male in his early 20’s wearing a dark beanie cap, black jacket and blue jeans. The vehicle was described as a blue SUV, possibly a Toyota .
On 01/17/12 between 1pm and 11:30pm on the 400 block of 8th Ave , a suspect gained entry into a garage and took a bike. There were no signs of forced entry.Tips for Pedestrians:
Always use crosswalks and pedestrian-activated signals when they are available and cross only at intersections if they are not.
Never jaywalk. Drivers are not anticipating pedestrians crossing in the middle of the street so they may not have enough time to avoid hitting you.
Wear bright reflective clothing at night, in the evening and in the early morning hours.
Walk on the sidewalk. If there are no sidewalks, walk off the road facing traffic.
Watch for cyclists and vehicles backing up in driveways or parking lots.
When crossing driveways and alleys, always look left and right just as you would when crossing a street.
When crossing a street, walk, don’t run. This will allow drivers more time to see and come to a safe stop.
Use the POINT, PAUSE and PROCEED pedestrian safety method for crossing the street: Look all four ways: left, right, ahead and then behind.
Watch for vehicles turning right on a red light. They may not be looking for you.
Most pedestrians overestimate the distance at which drivers can see them. Alcohol can limit your ability to judge situations - even as a pedestrian.
POINT across the road with your arm to indicate to drivers you want to cross.
PAUSE until all vehicles are stopped. Assume drivers don’t see you and never step out into traffic until you have made eye contact with drivers and you are certain they will stop. When you step off the curb in front of a vehicle that has stopped to let you cross, don’t proceed until you have checked the traffic in all other lanes. Drivers may not realize other vehicles have stopped for pedestrians.
PROCEED with your arm extended, when all vehicles have stopped. Keep scanning both sides of the road as you cross. Stop in the middle of the crosswalk if you have to and make sure all oncoming vehicles intend to stop.
Don’t let children run out ahead of you. Children are less visible than adults and children cannot always exercise good judgment about safety - so stay close enough to pull them to safety.Tips for Drivers:
When you are in a busy area such as main intersections, schools and playground zones anticipate someone crossing the street and slow down. Decreasing your speed by a few miles per hour will give you more time to stop.
Make sure your lights and windshield are clean.
Be aware of what other motorists are doing around you. If you are unsure why a vehicle has stopped, use caution, slow down and be prepared to stop in case the vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian.
When stopping for a pedestrian, don’t block the crosswalk. If you pull right up to the painted crosswalk lines, your vehicle may obscure the view of other drivers who then may not realize someone is crossing. Wait until the pedestrian has completely cleared the adjacent lanes before proceeding. By waiting, you alert other drivers that there is someone crossing the street. A hand signal (left arm extended out the window and straight down) can help draw attention to the situation. If you notice vehicles approaching the intersection quickly, flash your brake lights a few times or honk your horn. This may alert the driver as well as the pedestrian.
Be aware of left turns. When waiting to turn left at an intersection, be especially aware of pedestrians crossing the street to your left. Turning left across the oncoming traffic is tricky as you may be concentrating on the approaching traffic and fail to notice the pedestrians crossing. When you spot a gap in traffic, make sure nobody is in the crosswalk before you make your turn.
Watch out for jaywalkers. Although drivers have the right of way over jaywalkers, in the event of a collision no one wins.
Richmond Station Resource List:
EMERGENCY
911
Police/ Fire/Ambulance
Non-Emergency
415 553-0123
Cell Phone 911
415 553-8090
Anonymous Tip Line
415 575-4444
Citywide
Anonymous Tip Line ( Richmond )
415 668-7387
Richmond Station Tip Line
Customer Service Center
311
Richmond Police Station
415 666-8000
Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Captain Eric Vintero
415 666-8030
Email: eric.vintero@sfgov.org
Community Liaison
Officer Lorie Brophy
415-666-8000
Email: lorie.brophy@sfgov.org
Quality of Life Liaison
Officer Rafael Labutan
415 666-8000
Deputy City Attorney
415 554-3880
Email: frank.brass@sfgov.org
Department of Parking & Traffic
415 553-1943
DPT
Department of Public Works
415 695-2020
DPW Dispatch
Graffiti Abatement
415 278-9454/415 278-9456 fax
Graffiti Abatement Coordinator
Sergeant Stephanie Long
Email:sfpd.richmond.station@sfgov.org
Homeless Issues
Officer Gary Mendribil
Officer Robert Ramos
SFPD Website
For Crime Stats, Internet reports, etc
SF SAFE
415 673-SAFE (415 673-7233)
Email: info@sfsafe.org
Child Passenger Safety Seats
Officer Young Chi
415 666-8000
FOOT PATROLS
Geary Boulevard
Clement Street
Officer Phil Busalacchi 666-8000
Richmond Beat 43
Officer Eddie Wu 666-8000
Richmond Beat 43C
Officer Stanley Lee 666-8000
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Contact: Local 22 Representative Manuel Flores at (415) 355-1322Join the San Francisco Community Police Academy
The Community Police Academy is a 15-week program that meets once a week and is designed to inform and teach interested participants various aspects of municipal policing, including patrol and investigations procedures, vehicle operations, arrest and control techniques, firearm procedures and emergency communications.
The Academy’s goals are to develop community awareness through education and to develop a closer understanding and working relationship between the San Francisco Police Department and its communities. Members of the community are encouraged to join and learn about the San Francisco Police Department. Participants can ask questions and offer comments within each class. The next class is scheduled to start later in the year. We now also have a Youth Community Police Academy , geared towards high school students and will last 10 weeks.
The Community Police Academy participants are selected by the program coordinator after an application process. Enrollment is limited to twenty-five students per class.
For more information, including application process, please contact Ms. Lula Magallon at (415) 401-4720 or Officer Maria Oropeza at (415) 401-4701.
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Community Court is a restorative justice program that addresses misdemeanor crimes which occur in your neighborhood. As a panelist, you have a unique opportunity to hear offenses that impact your quality of life, determine its consequences, and figure out how best to resolve it using meaningful sanctions. Use your neighborhood wisdom to solve neighborhood problems. Make your neighborhood better - get involved today!
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Events Calendar
Socrates Café (Philosophical Discussion Group)
When: First Sunday of the month
Where: Café Muse - 785 8th Ave (@ Fulton )
Details: Take a break from politics and join a thoughtful, relaxed discussion of the ideas and values that underlie our efforts to be good people, neighbors, and citizens. More information, please contact Linda Greenberg 415-668-5239.
Seniors Moving to Better Health
When: Mondays: 10-11:00 am & Wednesdays: 9:30-10:30am Drop-ins welcome
Where: St James Community Learning Center
4620 California Street @ 8th Avenue
Details: Join “Always Active” FREE exercise program for seniors. Fall Prevention, Strength and flexibility training. Free Wellness Plan. For more information call 415 752-0139.
Land's End: Sutro Highs And Lows
When: Every Saturday at 2pm
Where: Meet at the lion statue at park entrance, 48th Ave. & Pt. Lobos Ave.
Public transportation: MUNI line 38.
Details: Recapture the flavor of Mayor Sutro's gift to the public, the park and baths of the late 1800s. Dramatic, wind-swept vistas in sunshine or fog. Somewhat strenuous. http://sfcityguides.org/desc.html?tour=47
Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmer’s Market
When: every Wednesday, year round 10am – 2pm
Where: Geary at St. Joseph 's Street, San Francisco
Details: The Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Certified Farmers' Market is your best source for fresh-from-the-farm, seasonal fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts. Make a visit to the market a part of your weekly routine! The farmers at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Farmers' Market bring you the freshest locally-grown fruits and vegetables. For more information, please visit: http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=10.
Harvest Food Pantry
When: every Saturday, 7:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Where: St. John's Presbyterian Church, @ Arguello & Lake
Details: Networking with the San Francisco Food Bank, we distribute supplemental groceries to 150 needy families & individuals at the church. Since Oct. 2000, we’ve distributed over 250,000 pounds of food. Would you like to volunteer? We are always seeking help from willing individuals including children, seniors and students. Many students use our program to fulfill their learning service requirement. If you would like to join us, please contact Dale Walker at DaleWalker@aol.com for more information or simply show up!
Multi Cultural Children’s Art Workshops MCAP (Multi Cultural Children’s Arts Program)
When: Saturday mornings, 10-12pm
Where: Richmond District Neighborhood Center , 741 30th Avenue , (between Balboa and Cabrillo)
Cost: Refundable fee, $5/class/child
Details: Spring Arts Workshops are for children ages 6-12. There is a different workshop each Saturday. You can sign up two workshops per child. Please call Jane at 751-6600 for class availabilities and information or visit www.rdnc.org.
Golden Gate Park Preservation Alliance .
Committed to the preservation and enhancement of Golden Gate Park .
For more information, please visit: http://www.goldengateparkpreservation.org/
