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Public Safety

Although the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office handles civil and not criminal cases, many of the actions it pursues can have dramatic effects on public safety.

San Francisco announces next steps in regulating shared, powered scooters

June 5, 2018May 23, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
New city law halting unpermitted scooter operations in effect June 4, scooter permitting system now activated

Categories News, Public Safety, Transportation

Herrera seeks update to successful Western Addition gang injunction

February 27, 2019April 24, 2018 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Decade-long injunction against three gangs appears to have contributed to drop in gang activity and helped lead some members to quit, with one gang folding altogether

Categories Gang Injunctions, News, Public Safety

Statement in support of Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye’s request that ICE refrain from arrests at courthouses

February 5, 2018April 3, 2017 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye’s letter comes in response to reports of immigration arrests at courthouses

Categories News, Public Safety, Sanctuary Cities

Asiana accord closes tragic chapter, reiterates ‘extraordinary heroism’ of firefighters, police

April 13, 2016 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Proposed $3.45 million settlement will resolve all claims on behalf of San Francisco taxpayers involving the tragic July 2013 crash Asiana Airlines caused at SFO

Categories Defending Public Funds, News, Public Safety, Unsung Heroes

Consumer protection authority of localities, states at stake in Monster v. Herrera appeal

April 19, 2016April 11, 2016 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Deputy City Attorney Tara Steeley argues before a panel of the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in Pasadena, Calif. on April 6, 2016.
Monster Beverage Corp. sued to block City Attorney investigation into its marketing of hyper-caffeinated energy drinks to children as young as six, despite known health risks

Categories Consumer Protection, News, Public Safety

Have happy—and safe—holidays!

December 24, 2015December 18, 2015 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
The National Safety Council offers helpful advice about holiday hazards with its "12 Days of Safety" infographic.
The City Attorney’s Claims Team, which knows a thing or two about accident claims, offers valuable safety tips to San Franciscans for a joyous, accident-free holiday season

Categories Happy Holidays, News, Public Safety

Herrera’s agreement with Haight-Ashbury McDonald’s will enhance security

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Haight-Asbury McDonald's will enhance security.
City Attorney credits McDonald’s corporate counsel and franchisee for cooperation to help eliminate drug activity, nuisances

Categories Neighborhood Protection, News, Public Safety

Herrera, MeetMe settle litigation with industry-leading protections for minors

August 21, 2015August 19, 2015 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney Herrera speaks with young people. Legal concerns over the safety of minors online sparked a lawsuit and groundbreaking settlement with MeetMe.
City Attorney Herrera credits popular social network for mobile platforms with ‘leadership to resolve this litigation that’s worthy of its status as a market leader’ 

Categories Consumer Protection, News, Public Safety

Asiana suit dismissal vindicates firefighters’ ‘heroic efforts’ in tragic crash, Herrera says

August 9, 2015August 7, 2015 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
City Attorney Dennis Herrera and SFFD Chief Joanne Hayes-White, at a March 2011 news conference.
City Attorney adds, ‘Our hearts go out to the parents of Ye Ming Yuan and to all the surviving loved ones of the three who lost their lives’ in 2013’s Asiana tragedy

Categories News, Public Safety

Civil gang injunction granted against warring criminal street gangs in Visitacion Valley

June 12, 2018September 30, 2010 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Court order restricts activities of 41 members of ‘Down Below Gangsters,’ ‘Towerside’ in safety zone encompassing both turfs

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags Civil Gang Injunctions, Visitacion Valley

Herrera seeks civil injunction against warring criminal street gangs in Visitacion Valley

June 12, 2018August 5, 2010 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Complaint begins process to enjoin 41 members of ‘Down Below Gangsters,’ ‘Towerside’ in safety zone encompassing both turfs

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags Down Below Gangsters, Towerside Gang, Visitacion Valley

Six New Oakdale Mobsters Added to Provisions of Civil Gang Injunction

June 12, 2018February 19, 2009 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Adult Members of Notorious Criminal Street Gang Engaged in ‘Alarming Pattern’ of Gang Violence Since Reaching Age of Majority

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags Civil Gang Injunctions, Dimarea McGhee, Eric Jones, Gerardo Canon, Keimareea Lake, Kenyon McDowell, Mario Woods, Oakdale Mob

Herrera, ACLU, Lawyers’ Committee Reach Accord on Gang Injunction Opt Out Procedure

June 12, 2018March 24, 2008 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Administrative Removal Process is ‘Fair, Transparent, Accessible, and Recognizes That Individuals Can and Do Change for the Better’

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags ACLU, Alan Schlosser, Alex Tse, Civil Gang Injunctions, Juniper Lesnik, Kendra Fox-Davis, Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, Therese Stewart

Herrera Criticizes Adachi Proposal to Prioritize Gangs Over Victims, Vulnerable for City Services

June 12, 2018January 2, 2008 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Legal Analysis Details Violations of California Constitution, City Charter, State Law in Secret ‘Gang Injunction Review Council’ Scheme

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags Civil Gang Injunctions, Dennis Herrera

Herrera Seeks New Civil Injunctions Against Four Gangs in Mission, Western Addition

June 12, 2018June 21, 2007 by S.F. City Attorney's Press Office
Dual Complaints Begin Process to Enjoin Eddy Rock, Chopper City, Knock Out Posse & Norteño Gangs from Criminal, Nuisance Conduct

Categories Gang Injunctions, Public Safety Tags Chopper City, Dennis Herrera, Eddy Rock, Kamala Harris, Knock Out Posse, Norteño, Oakdale Mob
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