Overview

• Mayor Daniel Lurie signed the 'Rebuilding the Ranks' directive to address staffing shortages in the San Francisco Police Department and Sheriff’s Office, which are a combined 700 officers and deputies below recommended levels.
• Immediate actions include rehiring recently retired officers and deputies for up to 960 hours annually to bolster patrols and event security without forfeiting their pensions.
• The six-month plan mandates an audit of overtime, sick leave, and the 10B private security program following findings of excessive overtime costs and potential abuses.
• Long-term strategies focus on streamlining hiring processes, improving Police Academy graduation rates, reallocating sworn officers from civilian roles, and expanding recruitment outreach.
• San Francisco has seen a significant 28% drop in crime since the start of Lurie’s term, but addressing public safety staffing remains a priority as the city faces an $800 million budget deficit.