San Francisco Police Officers Association
The SFPOA focuses on ensuring our police officers have a safe, quality work environment. Additionally, we are actively involved and invested in improving the quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and visits our city.
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This new SFPOA contract reflects a shared understanding with the City of San Francisco that public safety depends on investing... read more →
May 14, 2026
Why AB 1537 is the Wrong Bill for SFPOA and California’s Peace Officers
By Louis Wong SFPOA President Assembly Bill 1537 is framed as a narrowly targeted measure related to immigration enforcement. But... read more →
May 1, 2026
A Letter to Gavin Newsom
By Louis Wong, SFPOA President I recently discovered that Willie Flanigan was released from parole without any notification to the... read more →
April 1, 2026
SFPOA IN THE NEWS
Police union wades back into San Francisco politics after years of sitting on the sidelines
By Han Li, San Francisco Standard After being quiet for years, and sitting out a high-profile recall of District Attorney... read more →
January 8, 2024
SF restaurant bans armed officers, police union responds
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — One San Francisco restaurant is feuding with police officers. Reem’s California in the Mission District is... read more →
August 25, 2023
SF police union says Mission District bakery refusing to serve officers
By Gia Vang, NBC Bay Area The San Francisco Police Officers Association is speaking out after it said a bakery... read more →
August 24, 2023
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WATCH: Working together, SFPD officers and the Street Crisis Response Team (SCRT) resolve a high-risk suicidal crisis without using force. Their efforts ensure the individual’s safety and access to appropriate care.
1934. Crowds check out the SFPD's "educational car" at Portsmouth Plaza. Outfitted with a loudspeaker to publicly call out violators, it was part of an early traffic safety campaign aimed at reducing accidents across San Francisco.
A glimpse into the department’s early days and
Today, 75 officers, first responders, and public servants were recognized at the SFPD's Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Awards. These heroes exemplified outstanding use of CIT principles to save lives when it mattered most. Congratulations to our honorees!
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The San Francisco Police Officers Association extends its condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues of retired SFPD Lieutenant Manuel “Manny” Barretta, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year.
Lt. Barretta dedicated more than 37 years of service to the
San Francisco and Oakland Police Unions: Both Police Departments Collaborated in Arrest of Wanted, Armed Robbery Suspect in Oakland
San Francisco/Oakland, Calif — [May 26, 2026] — The San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA) and the Oakland Police Officers’ Association
