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San Francisco considers reviving Gold Rush era crime-fighting unit


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Meet Alan Byard, San Francisco's last Patrol Special Officer


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Patrol Special Officer Donald Fatooh passed away 1-7-2022.

 

In March 1971, San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer Peter Fatooh, was working his beats in the Richmond district late at night when he walked into his client’s tavern. Unbeknownst to him, the tavern was under assault with an ongoing armed robbery. His sudden appearance and his police uniform sent the armed robbers into a panic and gunfire was exchanged.

Officer Fatooh was critically shot and lay on the floor of the tavern as the robbers fled.

This brave officer, Donald Fatooh was 28 years old. The incident resulted in his paralyses from the chest down.

For the next 52 years, Officer Donald Fatooh never complained of his destiny. He resided in Fresno to be near where his mother lived. He lived independently and was fiercely proud of that. He even had a van specially outfitted for him so he could operate it and did so until 10 years ago when his physical condition prevented him from continuing to do so.

On 1-7-2022, San Francisco Patrol Special Officer Donald Fatooh passed away from a fatal kidney infection.

His courage and bravery in life is an example for all of us.

May God grant him his eternal reward.

Honoring Cody Clements and Others Who Have Worked to Keep the Castro Safe

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End of an era: SF Patrol Special departs Castro at year’s end

By Steven Bracco - Published on December 08, 2021

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San Fran patrol special officer rips Pelosi's inaction over crime surge: She doesn't care

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Neighbors pay for extra set of eyes to patrol community

KTVU's Christien Kafton reports.


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Fed Up With Crime SF Residents Hire Private Security

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New safety ambassadors to patrol San Francisco’s Castro District



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Castro CBD gears up for renewal vote amid city funding crunch

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The Castro CBD funds the SF Patrol Special Police to patrol the neighborhood at night
 with a special focus on Jane Warner and Harvey Milk Plaza's.
Thank you Cody 
 

#sfpatrolspecialpolice for standing watch to protect our small businesses, and our neighborhood including our most vulnerable. 
#castrosf, #stoptheviolence, #castrocommunityonpatrol, #castrolgbtculturaldistrict

 


I did a radio pod cast on Thursday with "Ride Along Radio" who were interested in the San Francisco Patrol Special Police and general information.  They are 2 ex-cops out of Southern California, and it was great to spread the word about us. 
 Interview starts at about 09:30 and goes to about 27:30

ASSN Ride Along Show
San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officers Association

 

Spent the day showing FOX Business Anchor Maria Bartiromo around San Francisco,
talking homelessness, San Francisco's problems and the Patrol Special Police.
Segment will be aired in a few days.

Passing of an Officer

 

Officer Sam Reyes


It was 3 years ago today, we lost a good friend and great man. Officer Sam Reyes, Star # 2623, who had just gone on-duty, passed away from a heart attack. I think about him every day and miss our 3-minute conversations that lasted for over a half hour. Sam was greatly appreciated by the Potrero community in which he served for over three decades. Gone but never forgotten. Rest in Peace, Sam.

 

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Officer Jane Warner


Its been 10 years since your passing. You left behind friends and family who loved you and respected you. I, for one, will never forget you. Rest in Peace, Jane. End of Watch 5-8-10.

 

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Officer Roberto Ortega

 

It is with sadness that I tell of San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer Roberto Ortega, star # 2608, passing, February 24, 2020.  Officer Ortega worked Southern, Mission, Central, and Northern until his stroke last year. He had been hospitalized then bedridden and was not able to recover.

Officer Ortega received a Captain's Commendation in 2008 for catching and arresting an attempted rapist in the Northern District. His quick actions of alerting dispatch of the situation and making the arrest shows the professionalism Officer Ortega showed every day he was on duty.

He leaves behind many family members and friends. Funeral arraignments are in the works.

We will miss you brother. Peace.

 

American Dystopia:
California’s high taxes still aren’t enough to pay for basic services in San Francisco
 

 

Tucker Carlson Tonight
Fox News Live Stream Jan 8, 2020

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Antjuan Taswell scores again!


Yesterday, 6/25, The San Francisco Department of Mental Health bestowed and award to Patrol Special Officer Antjuan Taswell for recognition for his service above and beyond his normal duties. Ms. Helynna Brooke, Board Member of the council, witnessed firsthand Officer Taswell’s interaction with several people, at several different days and times, with severe mental health issues and treated them with dignity and respect, addressing their problems in a calm and trusting way and his ability to safely defuse a situation that was about to turn ugly.

If you remember, 2 years ago, Officer Taswell, on his way to Mission station to start his shift, kept a woman with suicidal tendencies from jumping off the San Francisco Bay Bridge, by using verbal tact as well as his strength to detain her until the Highway Patrol responded.
It is this kind of “patrol special” officer the citizens of San Francisco, the Police Department, our Association and the Castro District are proud to have working its streets, and who is very much appreciated by all.

 

Castro Patrol Improves Medical Response

Monday, April 22 at 6:00 PM at Jane Warner Plaza (Castro at 17th Streets)


Castro Community on Patrol (Castro Patrol or CCOP) has purchased a portable AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) to improve response to medical emergencies in the Castro neighborhood during nighttime hours.
 
The new unit will be put on permanent loan to the San Francisco Patrol Special Police (PSP) officers who patrol the neighborhood at night. PSP is paid by merchants, residents and the Castro Community Benefit District (CBD) to provide additional law enforcement to supplement the San Francisco Police Department. Because the PSP officers are already in the area, they often arrive at emergencies before police or fire units.

Castro Patrol’s Chief of Patrol Greg Carey said, “Minutes count when someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest. We are lucky that Fire Station 6 usually provides quick response, but is sometimes engaged with other emergencies. Having an AED within the area provides an added critical response.”


Pictured are (L to R):  SFPD Officer Jasrawi, District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, Chief of Castro Patrol Greg Carey, SF Patrol Special Police Officer Thomas Jones and SF Patrol Special Police Officer Cody Clements

 
 

Passing of an Officer

 
Richard (Dick) Peter Sousa, was a San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer for approximately 45 years. He was born December 12, 1937. He walked his beats in the lower Polk street area and Tenderloin until 2001 when he sold his beats and retired.

“Dick” Souza was a well known officer on his beats in a high crime area. He really made a difference in the quality of life with all the residences and business on his beats.

He received several commendations from SFPD over his time as a San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer. 

Officer Souza passed away on February 5, 2019 in his home in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by family. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
 

 

Passing of an Officer


This badge belonged to retired Officer Roger Levitt. It is unknown when he passed, but it was several years ago, as I was just notified by his family. Officer Levitt became a Patrol Special in the 60's and worked part of Pacific Heights and Japantown. He retired in February 1979. I remember sitting in Hippo Restaurant several times at 3am talking with him. He was a good officer. Rest In Peace, Roger.


It is with a heavy heart that I bring forth this sad news, but last night, 5-12-2018, just after he came on duty in the Bayview police district, San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer Samuel Reyes, Star # 2623, suffered what appears to have been a heart attack, and passed away.

Officer Reyes was a very well known and respected by all the officers and staff not only in the Bayview by in work with the community he served. He patrolled his "beats" for over 47 years and will be sadly missed by all.

Our Association offers his family our prayers and condolences. Sam always had great stories and was also a former Association president.


I will miss him
Officer Alan Byard
President
San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officers Association

AWARDS


Castro Community Patrol Officer Greg Carey (right) presents San Francisco Patrol Special Officer Clements (left) and Officer Antjuan Taswell (center) with the Castro District Community Guardian Appreciation Award.
Not present is Officer Thomas Jones and Officer Shankar



Marina Fitzinger, receives the Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor for the late Officer John Fitzinger.



San Francisco Board of Supervisors Certificate of Honor for Outstanding Service was presented to Officer Clements, Taswell and Shankar.
Not present was Officer Jones


 

The California State Senate for Outstanding Appreciation award presented to Officer Clements and Officer Taswell. Present is (left to right) SFPSPOA President Alan Byard, Cody Clements, Senator Scott Wiener, Antjuan Taswell and Mission Police Station Captain Gaetano Caltagirone. Not present is Officer Jones and Officer Shankar.



 SFPD Chief Scott and Cody Clements
 
Cody Clements was sworn in as a Beat Owner 4-11-18, by the San Francisco Police Commission, providing service to the Castro District, part of Mission Police Station.  He takes over the beats previously run by Officer John Fitzinger, who passed away unexpectedly in October of last year.

 

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Patrol Special Police Officer John Fitzinger, star #2655 

 


Funeral services for San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer John Fitzinger, star # 2655, will be as follows:
Friday, October 20th, 2017, at 11am, Saint Paul's Church, 221 Valley street, San Francisco.
Reception will follow at The Cafe, 2369 Market street.

 

Passing of an Officer

Joe Cordero Patrol Special circa 1974 

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Cody Clements was appointed July 13, 2017, by the San Francisco Chief of Police, as an Assistant Patrol Special Police Officer. 
His grandfather proudly pins on his badge.

Cody will now carry badge #2511 and will be assigned to Mission police station. 
 


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THE LAST OF THE CITY'S FINEST
THE SAN FRANCISCO PATROL SPECIAL POLICE 


Front Row: Scott Hart, Serge White (now deceased), Ted Torres, Earl Curtis (now deceased) , Sam ReyesSecond Row: Cal Wiley, Alan Byard, John Andrews, Attorney Daniel BakondiThird Row: Todd Hart, John Barry, Tony Cirimele, John Fitzinger


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Leaders of Patrol Special believe that their private security officers are a vanishing breed and blame their dwindling business on the San Francisco Police Department. Pete Suratos reports.
(Published Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016) 

 

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(Left to right) SFPD Chief Gergory Suhr, Officer
Taswell and Lt. Lim of Mission Station, at the SF
Police Commission meeting July 8th, 2015.
 
On Tuesday, May 19th, 2015, at about 1500 hours, San Francisco Assistant Patrol Special Officer Antjuan Taswell, Star # 2609, was driving to work from his residence in the east bay, over the San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge, going to his assigned station. He was in uniform and ready to work, as required.

As he was driving and just after the tunnel, a vehicle in front of him veered across his lane and struck the side of the bridge. The vehicle then swerved back into the left two lanes and struck two other vehicles before swerving once again into the far right lane, again striking the bridge.

Officer Taswell stopped his vehicle, as well as other motorists and exited his car to see if aid was needed. At that same time, the female driver of the cause of the accident exited her car, topless, and ran towards San Francisco in the far right lane. Officer Taswell gave chase as well as several other drivers.

The female driver then took off the rest of her clothes and after running about 30 feet, jumped up on top of the bridge guard rail yelling she was going to jump and kill herself.

Officer Taswell determined that she was suicidal and began to engage her in conversation in an attempt to convince her to come down from the railing. After a few minutes, Officer Taswell was successful in convincing her to come down from the bridge railing.

She asked Officer Taswell if she could use his cell phone to “tweet” to her family and friends that she was going to jump off the bridge. Officer Taswell used this opportunity to lure her off the bridge rail. Officer Taswell signaled to other motorists to distract her and when that happened, he subdued her, placing her in handcuffs. 

Shortly thereafter, the California Highway Patrol arrived and took custody from him.

The C.H.P. had called an ambulance and upon arrival the female was placed into the back of the ambulance.
04-25-2015

 

Passing of an Officer

Officer James "Jim" Lobao, Sr.

I have the sad task of bringing you notification of San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer James "Jim" Lobao, Sr. whom passed away yesterday.  He was in his early 90's. He worked in the Taraval Police District his entire career dating back to the early 60's. He was a highly respected officer in the community he served and I had the great privilege of meeting him at Park & Shop Supermarket when he and Officer Serge White would come in for coffee and pie.

It was Officer Lobao, Sr. and Officer Serge White that recruited me to become a Patrol Special Police Officer and after graduating from the San Francisco Police Academy for Reserve and Patrol Special Police I started working for them in 1968. They both taught me the in's and out's while being on patrol especially working in the Haight/ Ashburyfrom 1968 through 1972 with all three of us surviving that era.

Officer Lobao, Sr. was especially proud to have his son become a San Francisco Patrol Special Police Officer and proud to have his son work with him.

Officer Lobao, Sr. will be missed and I know I speak for all of us in sending his family our condolences.

Officer Labao, Sr. was a great friend to all.
"Rest In Peace Jim"

 

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"Officer Jane” as she was known as, began her law enforcement career in Hawaii, first with the sheriff’s department and later with the Honolulu Police Department. During her time in Hawaii, she graduated from Chau-min-ade University, a Jesuit school. She moved to California and was accepted into California law enforcement training. Officer Warner worked for a time in the San Anselmo’s sheriff’s department.

She later chose to join the San Francisco Patrol Special Police, which became her life career and her passion. She continued her education, graduating from the University of San Francisco. 
 
She provided patrol in the Castro, Noe Valley, and Mission neighborhoods for over 18 years, and quickly became a much loved, trusted, and appreciated neighborhood officer who embodied the value the Patrol Special Police Officers provide to neighborhoods across the city.

I honor of her service to the community, The City of San Francisco and her friends erected a plaque and the plaza at 17th. and Castro was renamed to “Jane Warner Plaza” on November 7th, 2010, her 54th. birthday.
 
We miss you Jane and think about you every day. May peace be with you.