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SF SAFE Scandal Deepens with Allegations of Check Forgery and Missing Millions

Fired Executive Director Kyra Worthy Accused of False Invoicing in Previous Role

Overview

  • SF SAFE, a crime prevention nonprofit funded by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD), is under investigation for allegations of check forgery and millions of dollars missing.
  • The organization's executive director, Kyra Worthy, has been fired and operations have been temporarily halted.
  • SF SAFE is accused of failing to reimburse the Latino Task Force $625,000 for services rendered.
  • An estimated $600,000 to $1 million is allegedly owed by SF SAFE to a company that installs security cameras, financed by billionaire Chris Larsen.
  • Kyra Worthy, in a previous role, allegedly submitted false or unsupported invoices totaling $234,484 to the West Contra Costa County Unified School District.