police consultant. he is the former chief of police of tiburon and the former president of the california police officers association. next to mr. herley is sharon wu, the chief assistant of operations in the district attorney's office. she oversees the criminal division, including the victim witness program and the alternative dispute courts. anne irwin is an attorney in the public defender's office. ms. irwin was recently involved in several of the cases involving the videotaped evidence which resulted in the dismissal of over 90 cases. you've read about those in the newspaper. and finally, we have civil rights attorney john burress. he specializes in civil actions brought against police officers for abuse of power, brutality, and wrongful death. let me remind the audience that we will have a brief q&a at the end. if you want to ask a question, just raise your hand. you'll get a card from the usher. and you can ask your question. and if you would like to address it to a particular panel member, you can do that as. i believe we are going to have a video now. it is movie time. >> this was recorded on a c

police department? >> thank you for having me. i do have to point something out. i was not the president of the california police officers association. it was the california police chiefs association. i spent 21 years in the city of torrance in southern california before coming up here, a city of to under 50,000, about 350 personnel. -- 250,000, about 350 personnel. much smaller organization. completely different type of agency. but one of the things we found was to my career and particularly at the beginning, there was really no classis% -- classes pe se, and we started a course on how to be a successful chief. a very strong component of that was an ethics, and what is the chief's responsibility within their department relating to at the experience included in that, it had to do with the abuse of power and misconduct. i was -- i guess you could say "a whistle-blower." i put together a case in which three officers i have worked with had been nearly to deaf a game and what they were off duty. -- nearly two -- to death a gain man -- a gay man when they were off duty. i dealt with the consequences for many y

i am also proud to have the support from all over the city pier the california police chiefs association, the former chief, heather fong, at the same time i have support from leaders -- neighborhood groups from all over the city. democratic clubs are endorsing me. san francisco democratic party has endorsed me. the teachers' union has endorsed me and six of the seven school board members have endorsed me because of my focus on schools rather than investing in prisons. nobody else was able to put together this kind of incredibly broad support throughout the city. people have a hunger for reform, and people from all stripes, from all parts of the city are coalescing around this campaign because they know that i am the person who can lead the criminal justice reform that need. i would be honored to have your support. thank you very much. >> the san francisco district attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the city and county of san francisco. 10 years, statistics show that we have failed miserably, especially in serious and violent crime. we must reform the investigative unit. the

the california police chief association is one of the cma's critics telling the "new york times," quote, given everything we know about the physiological impacts of marijuana, how it affects young brains, the number of accidents associated with driving under the influence, it's just an unbelievably irresponsible position. but deangelo, who is now in the fight with the irs over a $2.4 million tax penalty because of the questionable legality of his business predicts that once the science is proven, he has no doubt how the conflict between the state and the feds will end. >> i know the science about cannabis, and i know this is an incredibly medically effective substance. i know that it's very safe. and ultimately that truth cannot be hidden. >> by the way, 35,000 physicians belong to the california medical association, and again, it is the largest medical group in the u.s. to support legalizing marijuana. >>> donation are pouring in to the occupy wall street moovlt in new york. just a few blocks down in the park where the protesters have gathered, you'll find food, medical supplies, housi

the streets. i have been endorsed by over 2000 supporters, including their share of, former police chiefs, the california police chiefs association and over 30 current and former members of the san francisco police department. education leaders like united to cater leaders of san francisco and the vast majority of the school board. community near the -- community leaders from every neighborhood and a san francisco democratic party, the harvey milk club and many others. this the worst group has come together to support my campaign because they all know our criminal justice -- this diversified group has come together because they know my record of reform. i'm running for district attorney. please join us and learn more at my website. thank you. >> the league of women voters and sfgov.tv to have collaborated to bring you these statements. >> hello. i received my dress doctor from uc hastings here in san francisco where i live in the tenderloin. experienced the world series earthquake of 1989 and fell in love with this city and its values. i'm a state bar certified criminal law specialist and the current com

. >> the california police chief association today applauded governor brown for signing the law. the ban goes into effect on january 1. >>> new state law banning people from using tanning beds. this law signed by governor brown also takes effect january 1st. currently teenagers in california can't use tanning beds with written parental concept. the radiation from tanning beds has been linked to milanona. >>> program started back in 2005 as an incentive for people to buy low emission vehicle and it has ended july 1. about 85,000 hybrid drivers had those yellow stickers allowing them access to car pool lanes. since those vehicles have been returned to regular lane of traffic congestion on bay area freeway has increased by as much as 15%. >>> soon users say -- some users say this latest change is what they have been waiting for. >>> one animal rights activest tell us it may have been targeted. >> i got a forecast that does include some more sprinkles on that morning commute. i'm a curious seeker. i am a chemistry aficionado. diphenhydramine. magnesium hydroxide. atheletes foot. yes.

the city, not the police chief. >> reporter: pete hurley is past president of the california police chief association. he said city hall took his power, cutting the budget. >> you have to have thick skin. you have to have a great understanding of the political atmosphere. >> reporter: the mayor is holding a neighborhood safety summit saturday. >> i think we are basically using the handcuffs incorrectly. i think we're putting the handcuffs on the police chief and the police department. >> reporter: chan says he's spoken with people who no longer plan to attend the summit. reporting live, jean yeley, nbc bay area news. >>> a massive undercover crime sweep, operation garlic press took place following an 18-month investigation. agents bought drugs and guns, as well as stolen property and cars from alleged gang members. authorities made the arrests in alameda, monterey and santa cruz counties. >> an operation as large as this, there will be a certain impact in terms of public safety. >> this is the largest investigation, the largest number of defendants i've ever seen. >> the criminals were arrested on stat

the california police chiefs association called it "an unbelievably irresponsible position given theogical impacts of marijuana, its effects on young brains, and the number of vehicle accidents associated with driving under the influence." the cma acknowledges there are some health risks associated with marijuana but it suggests that pot should be regulated like tobacco and alcohol. live in oakland, monty francis, nbc bay area news. >>> it was a deadly accident today at a las vegas motor speedway. dan wheldon, two-time indy 500 winner, died today in a horrific multi-car crash in the indy series season finale. during a fiery 15-car wreck on lap 12, wheldon's car went airborne and flew into the catch fence. the 34-year-old racer was airlifted to the hospital. after news of the death amongst the drivers there was an emotional five-lap tribute in his honor. >> we're all very sad. he'll be missed. it's hard for the family. >> my wish for now, it's for his family, for his kids. for everyone around him. certainly the ones who suffer most of it are the ones here. >> wheldon leaves behind his

. >> on the other side of this story, the california police chief association calling this decision unbelievably irresponsible. >>> things are going to change. >> they are. we're starting out nice and warm, kind of like what we saw over the weekend. just beautiful, stellar afternoon. completely clear for the most part through san jose and san francisco right now. speak i speaking of which, take a look at this beautiful shot of the transamerica pyramid. old glory blowing in the breeze. it will be nice today. this time tomorrow, i think we'll be completely socked in with fog all along the coastline. onshore strengthens overnight, leading to much cooler day. where temperatures are right now, that's where we're expecting a lot of cities to max in sunnyvale and 66 in san francisco. you can see throughout the afternoon the marine layer will stay offshore. midnight to 5:00 am, the fog will roll back in. much cooler as a result. oakland, 83, 82 in redwood city. stronger onshore flow is because of this cut-off low that's not budging right now. that continues to drag in the marine air tuesday and wednesda