San Francisco Parking Officers Protest Against Intensified Ticket Sweeps

Parking control officers in San Francisco express safety concerns as the city plans to increase parking enforcement.

Parking control officers are protesting against San Francisco's new plan to intensify parking enforcement, citing increased threats and safety concerns.
The city's plan involves deploying additional officers across all districts on a rotating basis to tackle parking violations more aggressively.
Officers report daily threats and aggressive behavior from motorists, with some experiencing physical assaults.
Union representatives argue that the increased enforcement could exacerbate these dangers and are calling for better support and training.
SFMTA asserts that safety is a priority, highlighting a significant drop in crime within the system and the provision of de-escalation training for officers.