|
Our Mission and Vision |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Mission Statement |
| We are a professional support
organization of and for Officers of the San Francisco Patrol
Special Police. We provide education and outreach to San
Franciscans about the unique features and special benefits of
our neighborhood policing services. We strive to partner with
City leaders, all police services, government agencies, and
others devoted to preventing crime and improving safety. We
provide professional development information, training, and
support for our members. The Patrol Special Police is a City-chartered organization composed of trained officers who provide highly effective, proactive, competitively priced neighborhood policing services. The Patrol Special Police have contributed to the quality of life and safety for all in San Francisco for over a century and a half, and support community policing initiatives today. Our services are additional and complementary to those provided by regular officers of the San Francisco Police Department (S.F.P.D.). Some Patrol Special Police Officers are business owners of a designated service area or “beat” of the City. They and their employee Officers provide services that are financed by private clients who are merchants, residents, community organizations and in some cases, City agencies. Officers walk assigned beats, visit markets and offices, stand by street festivals, and pass by homes as we get to know individuals and learn the patterns of neighborhood life. The visibility of Officers make the areas we patrol less desirable targets for criminal behavior. Patrol Special Police Officers are trusted and active members of our neighborhood which provides an increased sense of security. We resolve disturbances in accord with best policing practices, the client’s needs, and the unique character of our service area. Officers demonstrate a culture of respect and care for all involved parties. Officers are also equipped to address more serious incidents by their uniformed and armed presence, as well as through constant S.F.P.D. radio communication. We are accountable both to our clients and to the public through oversight by the citizen Police Commission. |