>> very excited moment for us as we get to recognize our san francisco police officers for the month of april, may and june. i'm assistant chief daved lazar. chief of the department. on behalf of london breed and bill scott, i want to welcome oo your today's ceremony. as background we had gone many many years without have formal recognition. we would have award ceremonies and recognizing officers for crisis interventions and things like that, but nothing specific and separate and stand aloneered raing regarding the

day to day work the police officers do every day. this is a very challenging award to decide on because our officers do such great work. it is hard to pick the best awards for the circumstances. today hear a couple great things our offices have done so able to find good things and recognize our people for. happy to be here today. last-our first ceremony was room 201 and we stuffed in there and had a great time and recognized officers and families but grateful to make it formal and thank you mayor breed. alright. round of applause for mayor breed, please. [applause] >> so, before i call the mayor up, i just like to recognize many people in the room today and many of our sponsors. chief scott unfortunately couldn't be here. we were all

planning to come together. we had a incident in the city the chief had to respond to so i'll fill in for him and his remarks. i like to recognize the president of board of supervisors aaron peskin. [applause] thank you. supervisor rafael mandelman. [applause] our san francisco police commissioners walker, benedicto, yee and burn. thank you commissioners for being here. [applause] our sheriff for paul mimamoto. see this is what we put together, a nice backdop so identify have something to take a photo with. i like to recognize members of command staff and professional staff here today. very grateful for all the support.

tenderloin station, i see plain clothe officers and i know that take you off the street, put you right back on as soon as we can, because you is a lot of work to do out there, but we are grateful you are here to support your fellow officers and thank you to aaron pera from community engagement to put this event togethers. i also like to thank the sponsors, without the sponsors it would be very challenging to make this happen. bxp, specifically bobpieceer, rob dale, steve cullven, retired chief sur. it was chief surthat pushed all this to get this going again. and retired deputy chief john loftus. the hiat reej agency, hearse corporation, san francisco police officer association, and

jp morgan chase. i like to thank prologueus,boma, hotel council, alex bastion, union square alliance, melissa rodriguez, the neighbors for better san francisco, the san francisco counsf of district merchants, thank you for being here today and ground floor, alex turk thank you for being here and all friends and supporters, that you can so much for making today a possible. with that, i like to call up mayor breed for a few words. [applause] >> good evening everyone and thank you all so much for joining us here today. let me start by thanking the members who are being honored from the san francisco police department for continuing to put your lives on the line to serve and protect the people of this city, despite the challenges that knroe i know we all know

law enforcement continues to face. thank you to family members and friends and those joining us here as well to support these extraordinary officers who are being honored. your support is extremely important. your prayers are always welcome because we need to make sure they continue to be safe as they go about the work of the people of the city and county of san francisco. thank you to our elected leaders and our sponsors and our supporters, our commissioners and so many people who serve in the capacity to insure that when we are doing the work of the people of san francisco, that we are reminded about the people who are actually out on the streets doing the work on our behalf. the city has been experiencing a lot of challenges, and as i said, law enforcement has not always been treated like they should. in some cases by the

leaders of the city, including myself. and bringing this event back has been an opportunity to really make sure that we are not just pointing the finger, making policy decisions and not having discussion and talk with the men and women of the department. i had an opportunity to visit many of the police stations throughout san francisco, and have really hard conversations with the people who are doing the work, because often times as policy makers, as leaders, we are making decisions about policies, we are making decisions about investment, yet we have no idea what it feels like to actually roll up our sleeves and put ourselves on the line the way the people we are honoring here today do every single day. this is a way to just really highlight some of that work, because we

hear enough about the complaints. we hear enough about the people who are trying to put our city down and in particular, put this department down. this is an opportunity to elevate this department, and elevate the work that you do and the hard choices that you have to make in the split seconds that you have to make them. we know that it is complicated. we know that people may not all understand, but we know that you also love this work and you love what you do and you enjoy being out there making sure that you're able to make these decisions to save lives. we appreciate it and today as you hear about some of the stories, some of the stories of-from a different perspective. you hear about car break-ins in san francisco, but what you don't always hear about, is the fact our officers are on the ground making those

arrests and recovering property. going out of their way sometimes to make sure that someone who's suit case was stolen, they are looking for information and they are delivering their suitcase personally so their trip isn't completely ruined. what you don't hear about, is when people are asking for help and making the calls and they are the ones that are showing up, and i know that it is hard, i know it has been challenging, but today really is about making sure that your stories are told. making sure that the people in this room, some of your families and friends and leaders, that we all know and understand and value it, but also members of the public. because i will say that we hear about the stories. we see that on social media. what's happening and the complaints, but you don't always see the arrests and the work and some of the things that occur and that happen after the

fact. because we don't just walk away after a crime is committed. that's when a lot of the real work begins. the investigations that happen. the search warrants that occur. putting together the evidence necessary to make sure that perpetrators of crime in this city are really brought to justice and all that work takes place because of the men and women of the san francisco police department. so, i want to thank you all so much for being here today to celebrate. we were at the last officer of the month event in a very small conference room in my office, and i thought, this is a important celebration and it is only appropriate that it's celebrated in a important venue like city hall in this magnitude to recognize how important each and every one of you are to serving and protecting the city and county of san francisco. thank you

all so much for your service and congratulations. [applause] >> okay, thank you very much mayor breed and all your support. i like to call up the president of the board supervisors to represent the board of supervisors, president aaron peskin. >> thank you assistant chief lazar, on behalf of myself and the ten members of legislative branch of government and my colleague, rafael mandelman, let me add to the mayor's words to say that, we see you, we appreciate you, we thank you, and as district supervisors we actually as acting captain mureno knows, we hear the stories up close and personal and we actually know the rank

and file. i know (indiscernible) i know gary and we see them every day interacting in the community. many years ago, there was a controversy at city hall where one of my colleagues who was post certified by the way, said, that we needed to mandate community policing. i was a new supervisor. this was about 20years ago. i said what is community policing, explain this to me. when he explained it to me, i realized that is exactly what i had at company a. police who knew the names of shop keepers. police who knew the stories of what was happening with a individual who was on the street. police who went above and beyond the call of duty and dug into their pockets to make things right on the streets of san francisco. that is what i experienced and like mayor breed, i have to say, we haven't said

thank you enough. i think we all live in our worlds and if there is one thing i have gotten out of the covid experience is that we just have to say thank you and acknowledge all of our city workers more often, particularly the city workers who have the toughest jobs who see the toughest things. i will say, because i don't want to steal my acting captain from company a's thunder that gary dexter, the two of you went so far above and beyond the call of duty in saving the young person's life, and aphending the individual who perpetrated those crimes. it just sends shivers down my spine. i cannot thank you you two enough, as well as your colleagues from tenderloin, southern and northern stations for similar deeds. thank you. [applause] >> okay, thank you president peskin. before i begin pmy remarks i want to echo something that mayor breed said

and really just thanking the families for being here and for supporting us. today is about you as well and your loved ones receiving the recognition but you are as well, because without you there is no way we can do this work day in and out so grateful you are here today. i got to meet families and look forward meeting everyone after so thank you. today we are acknowledging san francisco police officers who went above the call of duty showing bravery, professionalism and compassion in the work for the first 3 months of 2023. the officers work around the clock and prepared to respond to emergency jz crimes in progress throughout the city. these officers show dedication and commitment to the people of san francisco and the members of the sfpd. their tenacity, diligence, propossessionalism were on display for incident responded to as a primary unit or backup to assist fellow

officers. i want to thank perry and dexter who rendered aid to a stabbing victim on stockton and sutter streets. stopped the uncontrolled bleeding which may have saved the victim's life and the victim was a student from galileo high school. i want to thank officer (indiscernible) working robbery and burglary enforcement in san francisco on april 21. the officers assisting a visiting youth base ball team after their van was burglarized. the officers helped recover the team stolen property and arrest the suspect. the coach was so impressed by these officers he wrote a letter saying we have never seen police officers like them and you'll hear more from acting captain merino about the letter. i want to thank oser chilly. he goes by chilly, he isn't here today. and officer victor from tenderloin station who on june 22,

respaubded to a fatal shooting in holiday plaza. both officers or officer chilly administered cpr to the victim and later located video footage orphthe incident. officer (indiscernible) located suspect and weapon minutes after the call. these are exciting cases you'll hear about and at this time, i like to call up acting captain mark marina to offer up two of the awards. mark, if you can come on up, please. >> good afternoon everybody. my name is mark merino, the acting captain at central station. i want to apologize because when i typed this out, size 14 font looked like a appropriate font. not sure it is with the lighting here. thank you chief. the first award i want to present are two

members from central station where i work. very proud of these two individuals. first dexter sang and gary-- [applause] i want to read what happened and why they were chosen for this award. march 13 this year 4:30 at sutter and stockton was there was a attempted homicide that took place on board omuni bus. dispatch broadcast the stabbing occurred in stockton and sutter. suspects pointed out by witnesses. they were able to detain without incident. the suspect two companions fled but before they were detained as well a short time later by other officers. meanwhile central patrol officer gary and dexter responded to the area to assist. they were advised by

witnesses in the area that a stabbing incident occurred on-board a muni bus. they boarded the bus, which parked on stockton street and found the victim on his knee in a pool of blood with lacerations to neck area. officer sang and (indiscernible) removed the upper garment performing life saving measures to stop the bleeding. transportded to san francisco general hment and the actions by the offices saved his life. numerous officers assigned assisted in the complex investigation which included the stabbing weapon, conducting multiple interview jz obtaining video surveillance from numerous sources. the suspect was booked. attempted homicide. i like to congratulate for their fine work officer gary and dexter

sang. [applause]

[applause] >> okay, i'm privileged to also give out the next award. there is a incident occurred in central station and like to call from southern station officer hector and northern station, officer

david- [applause] i'll read this as well. this occurred in the central district april 21, 2023, north and mason, burglary arrest. working the robbery and burglary enforcement operation downtown san francisco. outside the normal assigned area of responsibility. during the assignment he assisted in the arrest of auto burgry suspect responsible for multiple burglaries that day. they located unoccupied van with damaged window. minutes later contacted by kyle crandal a base ball coach. mr. crandle confirmed the van was theirs and had been broken into. a important bag containing critical med caution was missing. immediately sought to recover the medication by calling the officers transporting several bags of evidence recovered from the suspect veem vehicle.

the partner was able to locate the bag and at request of officers turned around and returned the medication to the scene and returned to the coach. medical emergency averted. crandle was so imprez #79d chief scott, high school teacher and base ball coach for the base ball team in rochester new york. a inner city school and our varsity baseball team is in san francisco. we dropped player and coaches off as fisherman's warf and parked the van on the street. parked less then 40 minutes. when we returned we were greeted by two offices who asked if the plan belonged to me. victims of smash and grab. officers identified themselves as san francisco police department in civilian clothes. they were on detailed in unmarked car for smash and grabs and saw the van

being burglarized. they arrested three individuals. we found not only did they stold one bag but a bag of player just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. insulin and medical equipment in the bag. as the head coach i had a range of emotions and shared this was going to ruin our night. the officers saw our team and responded with, we will not let this ruin your night. they immediately asked for the victims to describe his bag then called the partner transported in the 7 or 8 other bags. the partner identified the bag, the officers asked the partner to turn around and bring the bag to the scene. officers advised how to clean up the mess and secure the window. helped locate a broom, cardboard and duct tape and filled out a police report. within 20minutes the players recovered all items, the window secure and on our way to the giant game. we got to the game on time. the players oen the team commented in the van, we have never seen police officers

like them. they made such a positive impression on the players. in a day and age with so much negative attention towards the police, i want to share your officers exalismifyed what police work should be about. your offices should be very proud of the impact they made. with gratitude, coach kyle crandle. [applause]

[applause] >> i like to acknowledge captain luke martin and acting captain sylvia lang. luke martin from southern and sylvia lang from northern. last i like to invite up for our last presentation is acting captain matt mason from tenderloin

station. [applause] >> lieutenant mason, tenderloin station. it is my honor to introduce officer victor custudio star 1547, officer chilly is on vacation and also will be honored today. on 6-22-2023, approximately 2440 hours, tenderloin station officers respond to call of shooting and homicide at holiday plaza. upon arrival, officer chilly, as he gave permission to call him, because i don't want to bircher his name. chilly initiated first aid. used a chest seal and cpr to help work on the victim. maintained life saving efforts until the victim transported to sfgh. after ambulance

departed began-witnesses located video footage orphthe incident. in the video chilly discovered a image of the suspect. direction of travel he relayed to the officers. officer custudio one of the top plain clothe officers under (indiscernible) had to go off script there, located a potential suspect. entering a taxi cab at 8 and mission. custeedio was in plain clothes, maintained visual of the suspect, (indiscernible) team members to the area, met with sergeant jones and developed a plan. once the plan was developed, resulted in them arresting the suspect and taking into custody safely, the suspect and officers. eracying officer located the gun used in the crime inside the taxi cab where the suspect had been seated. the suspect was positively identified

by witnesses. booked in homicide investigation ensued. the officers learned the victim did not survive his injuries and passed away. this is a textbook example of outstanding police work. the officers involved in the incident utilized all the principles of san francisco police department, rendering aid to the victim. responding to a crime, running to the fight as we like to say, not shying away, going to a homicide suspect with a firearm in a area freak wbted by tourist in holiday plaza. conducted a thorough investigation, identified on the suspect with minutes that danger criminal was placed into custody and booked in jail. these officers are deserving of the award for their teamwork and taking this violent offender off the streets. [applause]

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>> okay, mayor breed reminded me about the best part for last. not only today's awardees get it meet the mayor and elected officials and get recognized and get a beautiful plaque and a lot of thank you and photos, but also-they also get gift certificate presented by the san francisco police department-for the san francisco police department cop of the month, they get a complementary one-night stay in a beautiful hotel here in san francisco, the h hight regency. congratulations on your awards, your accomplishments and more importantly for your fantastic careers. congratulations. [applause] okay. and $500 cash, thank you very

much acting--yes, thank you very much. mayor breed, i'll do better next time on all the gifts, but thank you for the reminder. she helped me on that. at this time-before we conclude, if we can have the entire group of photo with mayor breed, elected officials and others and then when we are done there, please enjoy the complementary food and beverages in the back. thank you again for attending today. congratulations. thank you to the families. have a great afternoon. [applause]