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captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> ♪ osage can you see by the dawn's early light -- o say can you see by the dawn's early light what so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming whose bright stripes and stars through the perilous fight o'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming

and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air gave proof through the night that our flag was still there o, say does that star spangled banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ♪ [applause]

>> thank you. thank you, ladies and gentlemen. that was leah sweet, singing the national anthem. i think that she deserves another round of applause, please. [applause] i am so honored to be here today, sharing in this momentous occasion. i am a native of the city of san francisco. [applause] i grew up here in the haight ashbury and the sunset district. this city holds an extraordinary place in my heart.

i am making a personal appeal to everyone here. i have been living in los angeles for about 20 years now. [disgruntled boos] i am petitioning to migrate home city to find a way to get me back here. [laughter] i have a 4-year-old son that i want to go up in the same incredible environment that i did. [applause] i am just putting out there. i am ready to come back. -- putting it out there. i am ready to come back. this is a momentous occasion that i am honored and proud to be a part of. it is an amazing situation. i met ross at the airport a couple of years ago. i have not, since the airport, i have not been able to get away from him. i did a little bit of work on his campaign.

as i said earlier, i am so excited about what is going on here. the tradition of progressive politics will continue in san francisco in the sheriff's department. [applause] thank you. i was hired by the sheriff's department in 1983 under the leadership of my tennessee. -- mike hennessey. [applause] i have one of the most incredible work experiences in my life, working at the o'connor jail. i think that it has come full circle. now, michael has passed on the that -- the baton to someone who will definitely carry on that tradition. once again, i am very proud and happy to be a participant in this. we have an extraordinary program for you this evening. i will not be doing a whole lot of running my mouthth >> thank you so much. that was quite lovely.

and continuing in the tradition of exploring a culture, we are going to -- our next performance will be by [unintelligible] a little bit about what she is going to share with us this afternoon. her company specializes in classical and contemporary persian bands. the dance company is directed by her in a group of dances and -- dancers and choreographers dedicated to exploring the boundaries of artistic movement and exploration while trying to stay true to that ethics of asian -- ancient persian esthetics. they perform at various events, including schools, libraries, cultural programs, with production of instructional and performance dvd's. even find out more information

at their website. -- you can find out more information at the bedside. she will perform a dance that is a beautiful fabric that is traditionally used for wedding preparations. without any further ado, we build delve into this beautiful dance by [unintelligible] [applause] ♪

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♪ any way, moving right along, we are oddly enough right at the close of this. the big, exciting moment is

about to take place shortly. before that, we would like to bring on the police commissioner of this wonderful city of san francisco. ladies and gentlemen, it is my great pleasure to introduce to you ms. angela chan. [applause] >> good afternoon. i am a member of the san francisco police commission and a staff attorney at the asian law caucus. i am honored to be here today. first, i would like to congratulate ross mirkarimi, our [applause] let me tell you a little bit about our next sheriff. he was born in chicago to a person american father and a jewish russian-american mother. he has the pleasure of her being here today. nancy, if you could please stand

up and say hello to everyone? that would be wonderful. [applause] sheriff mirkarimi graduated from the san francisco police academy and was president of his class after moving to san francisco over 28 years ago. prior to being elected to the board of supervisors, he served in the san francisco district attorney's office, investigating white-collar crime. as a member -- yes, please. [applause] as a member of the board of supervisors, sheriff mirkarimi has been an outspoken advocate for policies and programs that increase public safety for all san francisco. [applause] among his many accomplishments on the board, the sheriff offered legislation that created the state communities reentry council, coordinating local

efforts to break the cycle of crime by giving former offenders the tools that they need to get back on the right path. he spearheaded efforts to strengthen community policing because he believes it should be at the heart of any sound public safety strategy. [applause] he has strongly advocated for increasing police foot patrols, so that there is more regular face-to-face interaction between community members and officers that serve them. [applause] now, as sheriff mirkarimi takes over at the helm of the sheriff's department, he has the distinct honor and challenge of carrying on in furthering the proud legacy that sheriff hennessy has built and left behind. san francisco is known for being at the forefront of progressive policy. for over 30 years, cheryl hennessey has implemented smart and successful reforms, including programs that allow

inmates to reflect on and adjust the harm that they have done to their victims and the community. [applause] sheriff hennessy also founded the five keys charter school, which provides inmates with life skills and career training, connections for groups that treat substance addiction, and eligibility for parenting skills programs. [applause] sheriff hennessy has also been a staunch proponent of immigrant rights, something near and dear to my heart. san francisco is a world-class history -- city, due in part to the history and the community that integrate into our political and socioeconomic fabric. sheriff hennessy valued this about san francisco and had been a national leader in pushing back against the deeply flawed

secure communities program. [applause] the sheriff made the front pages because of how outspoken he had been against immigration -- and in it -- anti-immigration programs. this process has resulted in over 100,000 people being deported nationally. because the program operates pre-conviction, ice is notified upon arrest, even if the person is innocent or a victim of crime. sheriff hennessy voiced strong concerns about this level of entanglement between local law enforcement and immigration, which is a drain on local resources and, more importantly, it creates distrust between immigrants and the police. last summer, after sheriff

hennessy learned that local law enforcement does not have to respond to ice containers in immigration custody, he brought -- revised department policy do not respond to ice in these cases. [applause] several other cities have reformed their own policies to start getting out of the federal immigration enforcement business. as with all other policies, we often get criticized by fox news conservative press for some of our innovative resolutions and policies. you know what? wait a few years and everyone else follows suit. that is exactly what share at hennessy has done. -- that is exactly what share of tennessee has done. i asked -- sheriff hennessy has

done. i asked sheriff mirkarimi to challenge institutions. as i am sure that he would agree, no other institution is as broken as our criminal justice system. [applause] sheriff hennessey made great strides in paving the way for san francisco's innovative criminal justice policy to serve as an example for all other counties in california and throughout the country. sheriff mirkarimi, you haven't earned the honor and distinction of carrying the torch. the best to you, as you embark on this venture. thank you for being here today. please join me again in congratulating sheriff mirkarimi. [applause] now, i have the honor of introducing the former mayor of san francisco, who will be

swearing in sheriff mirkarimi. [applause] >> thank you very much. this is an important day in our city. a day where we take the oath of office for our elected leaders. i am very proud to be the installing officer today. i have been on the other end of taking the oath over the years and i always kind of thought about something that i will do with you today, because this is the perfect audience. be taken out of office to protect this city, make it better, and work for it. but we cannot do it alone. every elected official, from the border supervisors to the state senate, we all know that we need you to be really successful. 2000 years ago, in ancient greece, all of the residents took an oath to make their city

better. so, today, in san francisco, i am going to ask you to stand up right now -- everybody, stand-up -- right now, everybody. hold up your right hand. repeat after me. i promised upon my -- i promise upon my honor to make this city stronger, more compassionate, and more just that i found that -- and i found at -- then i found it -- than i found it. [repeated by crabcrowd] [applause] remember this promise. we will need it in the years to come. now, please welcome the sheriff

of the city and county of san francisco, and his family, ross mirkarimi. [applause] [cheers] elean. theo.

hold up your right hand, please. you, too, theo. >> i, ross mirkarimi, do swap -- solemnly swear that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california against all enemies foreign and domestic. that i will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california. i take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion.

i will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which i am about to enter. during the time that i hold the office of sheriff of city and county of san francisco. congratulation>> congratulation. [cheers and applause]

>> believe it or not, this is one of the happiest days of my life. [cheers and applause] thank you, mayor. thank you for being a dear friend. thank you forswearing me in. thank you very much to all of you. i am going to begin by introducing my family again. i know that they have been

introduced before, but they mean some much to me. please acknowledge my wife, iliana, and my son, theo. [applause] my mother, my mother who is here. there she is. hi, mom. [applause] my aunt, patricia, my mother's sister, who is the ring leader in helping to orchestrate this amazing event. [applause] and her son, jeremy forsythe, who is also like a little brother to me. and by two younger brothers, who were not able to be here. darren is in afghanistan, dr. paul is in germany right now.

[applause] i want to thank the large contingent of dignitaries, friends, and elected officials. i want to thank all of you for being here and for being longtime friends. i would like to thank the house of union labor, who i know we have been closed for many years and i know that many of you are here in the audience. i want to thank the leaders within the sheriff's department and law enforcement here. i want to thank community and neighborhood advocates. certainly the leaders of nonprofits who are fighting for the social justice that we all care about. [applause] most of all, i want to thank all of you for being here with us today. means a great deal to me, my wife and my son, and my entire family. i know better than anyone how hard you all worked to help us

arrive at this place here today. i saw it day in and day out. believe me. a very spirited effort in making sure that we would prevail in our rates for sheriff. i would like to thank and need -- everyone for your tenacity in accomplishing what many had deemed next to impossible. with that, drive. i would not be here as the 35th sheriff of the city and county of san francisco since statehood in 1850. your true friends and i am most grateful. thank you. -- you are true friends and i am most grateful. thank you. i am sorry, but a cloud hangs over the but should be a very special day my wife and i, and our entire family. for all of you that worked so hard, they and you deserve

better. you know what? clouds break. possibilities shine through. [cheers and applause] this is why i ran for sheriff. because i was inspired for many years before i started that i would announce my candidacy for share at by the man who has been san francisco's sheriff for well over 30 years, mike hennessey. he has been able to signal what it means to be thoughtful. of what it means to be thorough in protecting us. and what it means to be innovative. certainly in demonstrating his ability to be probably the most innovative share at in the united states. this is what motivated me to become sheriff. i believe that we all want the

same justice. that we all want to serve with distinction. so, today marks that changing of the guard. the badge has been passed. sheriff hennessy completes a career that is amongst one of the most distinguished in the history of our city. i know that he has been acknowledged already. it would make me feel very good, because i know how she ideas, if we all stand and applause sheriff -- stand in applause of sheriff mike hennessey. [applause]

we will miss you. but i have your cellphone. [laughter] i have also been reading those articles about his first beginnings, too. how many escapes were there in your first year? i understand about new beginnings. it is such a remarkable tennis -- estimate to mike hennessey's record that every single candidate vowed to promise to build on his 32 years of legacy. i certainly trumpeted that as loud as i possibly could. yet i made it very clear, and i wanted to distinguish from the very fact that i do not pretend or poor tend to want to fail or can fill mike hennessey's ussho. you have my solemn declaration that i will build on the amazing foundation that the sheriff hennessy administration has certainly developed over the last 30 years.

it is why san franciscans have been repeatedly proud in wanting to re-elect sheriff hennessy 18 times. [applause] to paraphrase another, sheriff hennessy is the type of leader who walks softly and carry a big ideas. that is where he and i were simpatico. many times where i would feel frustrated in -- as a supervisor in a district with a high violent crime rate, when i took office in district 5, i sought the counsel of sheriff mike hennessey. i knew that it was not just the police response or a first responder response, but it was going deeper. it was about going to the core of what compels people to commit crime in a repetitive way that seemed to have no end. especially for a city like san