hearing shall include a presentation from the mayor's office of criminal justice and/or the san francisco police department, which shall provide all information relevant to the discussion. the information provided shall include, without limitation: (1) update on crime statistics citywide and broken down by police district station and/or neighborhood; (2) data and plans on the progress of crime fighting strategies and prosecutions made; and (4) any relevant category. >> good morning, supervisors. these other crime statistics from november 1 to december 1. homicide statistics are up 600%. we had an increase from one homicide to seven. supervisor chiu:." is there a reason why we have had such a big jump? let's of all seven of the homicides -- >> of all seven of the homicides, none of them are actually related. obviously they are open investigations. however, i can assure you that these homicides are isolated incidents and we have a handle on them. >> thank you. >> robberies are up 5%. aggravated assaults are down a 11%. supervisor chiu: again, i saw thatrape numbers have had significant increase. a

now 32-year-old jeffrey easley is now in san francisco police custody. the 12-year-old virginia girl he was traveling with is in the custody of child protective services. the pair had been missing for 12 weeks. here's what the chief of police from that city had to say about her safe return. >> it is with a tremendous sense of relief that i say tonight that we have located britney, she is well. and she is in good hands at this time. we also located mr. easley. mr.easley is in custody with the san francisco police. >> reporter: now prior to their disappearance, the 32-year-old easley and that 12-year-old girl was last seen at a wal- mart in the salem virginia area, purchasing tend and camping equipment. easley was the boyfriend of that 12-year-old girl's mother. the mother was found dead in her apartment. shortly after that easley and that 12-year-old girl went missing. >> this is a very terrifying thing for the 12-year-old girl to go through. but hopefully there are other family members to care for hem. >> reporter: and surveillance videos from where the m

legislation that was supported by the entertainment commission and others, as well as by the san francisco police department. this is just a place on record what the amendments are. there are four specific amendments that involved the san francisco police department on one hand working with industry representatives and the entertainment commission. the first amendment would add language to exclude from the language of bona fide fund- raising events those that have commercial or marketing for a third party, and a second amendment would add language to exclude or amend coverage for events covered by the city, such as the black and white ball. and there is the power to remove a promoter from the online registry. this is if they submitted false or incomplete information. if the promoter did that, he would not be able to register for one year. and this would not require anything else beyond that, unless and until a particular party promoter resulted in some type of public safety issue or something else, in which case additional requirements, such as insurance and other security items would begin. i wa

3) part-time positions (1.50 fte total) in job classification q4 police officer iii in the san francisco police department. supervisor chiu: thank you, madam clerk. this is an acceptable spend grant regarding grant money from doj and we have a representative from the police department to explain. >> this is very timely based on the topic of dna. i will give you a brief background to let you know what this project entails. the background is that there was a grant applied on march 11, 2010. by then the commander and national institute of justice award, the san francisco police department has 1151 unsolved homicides over the last 25 years and 900 reported but unsold rates over the past 10 years. there is a 10 year statute of limitations for rape cases. meaning that we would look at cases from 2001 through the present. during the two years from 2007 to 2009, 70% of the department investigating homicides or sexual assaults and as a result the district attorney's office was able to charge 33% of sexual assaults in and 60% of the homicides. the police department is very interested in obtaining resourc

you're listening to san francisco police that's a live news conference if your just sitting in a 12 year-oldnia for a week was found in san francisco. somebody spotted her outside of the safeway store not sure what she was doing here. you're looking at her father is on the right. the suspect is easily a 32 year- old to a bent on live-in boyfriend of this little girl's mother. the girl's mother found dead were told that a family member will be coming out to bring this little girl home shoes with cbs. authorities from virginia on their way out here. they're expecting that he will be extradited back to virginia with a few days at most. a developing story out of san francisco and officer involved shooting. kron 4 is live on the scene as investigators tried to piece together what happened carried it all happen in san francisco mission district in the area traffic know. that's where kron 4 kumar is live with the details. san francisco police are wrapping up the charade investigation a car filled park. you can see one police car in the distance. according to investigation a police officer was by hi

tonight a san francisco police officer is having taxi troubles. accused of taking bribes to help cabbies pass the city's written permit test. we're live in san francisco with more on this investigation. jean? >> reporter: jessica, the district attorney's office says this now retired san francisco police officer took bribes of $100 for passing grades. investigators say this went on for two years, and they may never know how many drivers paid to pass. in san francisco, it's tricky. bill cummings sold his car. when he's not on his bike, he's in a cab. it can be an interesting ride. >> this time i'm happy to get out of the taxi at the end of the ride. >> taxi drivers must pass a safety course before they're permitted to hit the road. but not everyone is playing by the rules. the district attorney's office says a now-retired san francisco police officer in charge of gig the written test took bribes from officers who wanted a passing grade. he is facing charges. you wa we want to hear about those drivers. sfcd is no longer in charge of testing cab driver

san francisco crime lab employee. deborah madden was accused of pilfering cocaine held as evidence. san francisco police say they still have a strong case against her but the police chief announced yesterday the state dropped the case a few weeks ago with no explanation. madden's attorney says she has admitted to using some of the substance. >> she admitted to five times having used some residue. residue that was on its way to the trash can basically. and in california, you cannot prove a case by an individual's statements. you have to have corroborating evidence. that was the proof problem that the attorney general faced. >> the san francisco crime lab scandal led to hundreds of cases being dismissed. >>> san francisco's police chief also says officers acted within the law when they shot and killed a man in a patrol area home. the chief gascone returned to the neighborhood for the community meeting about the shooting. he says officers were backed into a corner by a man with a history of mental illness with a scalpel-like knife in his hand. >> he tried to strike the officers. the officers tried to back

what we have seen is that the crime lab and san francisco police department had serious problems. >reporter: san francisco district attorney pamela harris recused her office from the case in april and asked the state attorney general to investigate. harris is set to be sworn in his as new attorney gem on monday. the a.g. office pushed to resolve the madden investigation before she took over. san francisco public defender jeff called the decision outrageous. >> this is the kind of situation where the public will scratch their head and say is this a double standard? is this the situation where police employee who admitted to removing drugs from the crime lab get off the hook. >>reporter: now we asked the attorney general's office why this nearly month old decision is just being made public. spokeswoman said in this case the agency duty washington only to notify the district attorney's office because that is the agency that requested this outside investigation. now meanwhile madden attorney says she has been on pin and needles waiting to find out her fate. in the newsroom, abc 7 news.

. >> reporter: with all the guests visiting san francisco, san francisco police are having to make special arrangements. kron 4's kate thompson has more on that part of the story. >> reporter: san francisco is gearing up for the celebration on friday evening. a heavy focus on safety and security. >> half a million people are expected to power into san francisco to celebrate and 250,000 of those will be right here, watching the fire works. the barricades are up and police are cracking down on drinking. there will be zero tolerance. police will also set up dui check points. >> we want people to come, we want people to have fun, we want to do so in a safe manner. anyone that believes they can drive while drunk, is making a grave missteak. >> reporter: kate thompson, kron 4 news. >>> kron 4 is airing new year's live. the only new year's show based in the bay area. we hope to see you tomorrow night at 11:30 for the party. >>> looks like thrain will be coming in for tomorrow night just in time for 12:00. perhaps sooner. here saview of the golden gate bridge. tonight, clear skies, cool temperatur

in the wake of a police shooting this week, san francisco's police chief is again calling for hissters to be armed with tasers. san francisco police shot and killed a man inside his home on wednesday afternoon. police claim 47-year-old vin bwii charged them withholding a knife. the man's family insists they pleaded with officers to back off and tried to explain that he was mentally ill. >> she told officer my brother is mental, okay? and two officer pulled my sister back and said i knew it! i can handle it! >> chief george gascon answered questions about wednesday's shooting during a community meeting last night. san francisco police commissioners have repeatedly refused the idea of arming officers with tasers; however, one police commissioner revealed last night the panel will discuss the idea of tasers again sometime next month. >> in the south bay we're learning more about a man shot by san jose police officers on tuesday night. police shot a man in the leg and wounded him near the children's discovery museum. at the time officers believed he was involved in a home invasion robbery

south san francisco police offering $25,000 reward and a tip line for any information in a triple homicide that happened last week. that fatal shooting happened wednesday night near eighth lane and linden avenue south san francisco. two victims died at the scene that third died the next day. three other men are wounded but expected to survive. one woman has been arrested and the second saw in auto break and burglaries' 40 year-old jennifer prince was arrested by san mateo police after she provided a stall and id card during a traffic stop. charges for both women pending. the body of a madame du men that was found in the santa barbara county river. 57 year-old was found in this river last thursday by kayakers autopsy results are not due back for several weeks. there's no evidence he died as a result of foul play. he had been missing since november. in greecea powerful bomb hidden on a parked motorcycle exploded central athens and a small bomb went off outside the greek embassy in buenos aires, argentina, but neither caused injuries. the rush-hour blast in athens occurred at 8:20 a.m. follow

san francisco police say the check points are no secret.violators have usually heard about them, but drinking too much makes them irresponsibility and forgetful. >> they are not going to pay attention and those people serve to be arrested. if you are caught in this check point you deserve to be arrested. >> police say they hope they are not the only ones keeping an eye out tonight. chp says if you see someone driving drunk or dangerously call 911, give them a vehicle description and a location and they will get someone out there as soon as basic message tonigh celebrate the end of 2010, celebrate the beginning of 2011, just do it safely. claudine wong, ktvu channel 2 news. >> we will have more on some of the new year's celebrations in a few minutes. we also have a list of the programs around the bay area that will help you get home tonight. we also have a list of local events on special new year's eve web tab on our website, ktvu.com. >>> bay area transit agencies are also gearing up for tonight's new year's eve crowds. san francisco muni i

what we've seen is that the crime lab and the san francisco police department had serious problems. >san francisco district attorney recused her office from the case in april and asked the state attorney general to investigate. harris is set to be sworn in as the new attorney general on monday. the a. g.'s office pushed to resolve the madden investigation before she took over. the decision was called outrageous. >> this is the kind of situation where the public scratches their head and say is this a double standard. is this a situation where a police employee who admitted to removing drugs from the crime lab gets off the hook. >> we asked the attorney general's office why this nearly month's old decision is just being made public. a spokeswoman said the agency's duty was only to notify the district attorney's office because that is the agency that requested this outside investigation. madden's attorney says she has been on pins and needles waiting to find out her fate. abc 7 news. >> san francisco police continue to face questions over whether they should carry tasers two days after o

what we've seen is that the crime lab and the san francisco police department have serious problems. n francisco district attorney carmella hair riles recused her office in the case in april and asked the state attorney general to investigate. harris is set to be sworn in as the new attorney general on monday. the a. g.'s office pushed to resolve the investigation before she took over. the public defender called the decision outrageous. >> this is the kind of situation where the public scratch that head and say is this a double standard. is this a situation where a police employee who admitted to removing drugs from the crime lab gets off the hook. >> now, we asked the attorney general's office why this nearly month-old decision is just being made public. a spokes woman said in this case the agency's duty was only to notify the district attorney's office because that is the agency that requested this outside investigation. meanwhile madden's attorney says she has been on pins and needles waiting to find out her fate. >> san francisco police continue to face questions over whether they

> reporter: now, the society of crime lab directors has certified san francisco's crime lab for another five years. san francisco police chief george gascon today presented those lab workers with that certification. reporting live in san francisco, david stevenson, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> the department of corrections announced today that it has purchased a lethal injection drug from a british company. the aclu had had demanded the state declare the source of the drug. they argue it is illegal to use a foreign produced drug to execute prisoners. the british government has since been the sale of the drug for u.s. executions. the only u.s. manufacturer of the drug has been unable to supply the state. convicted murderer and rapist albert greenwood brown is next -- is the next convict scheduled for an execution. >>> a state lawmaker is renewing the push to outlaw cell phones for prison inmates. the move by state senator alex padilla comes following reports last week that convicted killer charles manson was caught with a cell phone last year. prison officials say manson made calls and sent text messages from a state prison

it talks about a british court nation with san francisco police. i do not think that court nation has ever been stronger. we are not challenged by a lack of cooperation by the san francisco police department to work with us or with our park patrol. it talks about an interagency approach to adapt -- address camping, drug abuse, and other problems in the park. we are out in golden gate park every morning with a combination of service providers, part professionals, and representatives from the police department in a multi-pronged approach to assist illegal campers and to enforce our current code. it talks about involving park community groups. you have captains here today from the park station that can talk about their community advisory board, and our collective efforts to talk about park safety. it recommends park maintenance staff wear uniforms, something we will be starting in january. it talks about a number of physical improvements and landscape improvements that can be made to improve sightlines and lighting, which in some cap our resources we h

cousins came back and gave the true identity of the abductor and the victim. >> reporter: san francisco police say they detained the trio at 15th and folsom. they were standing around this red bronco, where they may have been spending the night. the three did not resist arrest. police say the 15-year-old victim appear to be somewhat relieved to be found, but also expressed concern about the welfare of her alleged abductor. berlinghoff has been convicted of child molestation in the past, but as of know, police do not know if he assaulted his niece. >> again, i'm relieved that we have had the opportunity to assist and take these people into custody and return these people back to their families. >> reporter: the victim's father and suspect's brother has said that he did not know about his brother, charles berlinghoff's criminal history, but started to get suspicious when he saw inappropriate text sent to his daughters a cell phone, but before he had a chance to confront them, the two of them left town. the trio are at the mission district substation and will be held here as detective from reddin

san francisco if the weather holds out. this is what it looked like last year. the city of san francisco will have extra policeatrols this year as they did last year. and free transportation around the city. the fire works show begins around midnight. ktvu caught up with one local restaurant prepping itself for tonights festivities stockpiling champagne and extra food. management had taken it one step further. they hired a san francisco police officer to standed a the door insuring pay trents safety. the message don't drink and drive. we asked a few folk what is they planned for tonight the answer is varied. one side a nice glass of martin fellly sparkling cider. for those planning a nice dinner tonight even a celebration right here in san francisco there will be free transportation. cal train is also offer free rides from tonight at 11:00 to 2:15 new years morning. now in the next hour, we're going to take you to meet the balloon lady. she stays busy from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 tonight. we'll show you how she preps for new years day 2011. >>> as jade just mentioned several bay area transit agencies is offering fre

yesterday as reported san francisco police shot a suspect in a stabbing case. the man apparently pulled a knife. the suspect died of wounds in the hospital. in san jose on tuesday, police shot and wounded a man in a home invasion case. >> and we're learning more about an officer involved shooting in san francisco's portolla neighborhood on bacon street yesterday afternoon. police were called. officers say a 47-year-old approached them with a knife and he died last night. his brother says he's sensitive to noise and suffers from mental problems. >> he didn't getting mental problems 10 years but he's okay. we live together. we know he had close family members. >> police chief says officers acted legally when she shot lee. the chief is olding a meeting tonight to discuss the shooting. >> and south san francisco police offering a $25,000 reward for information on a shooting that left three young men dead. police are hoping for dpluz solving the december 22 shooting on 8th lane and lyndon avenue. three other victims were wounded. investigators say they have not been

against the recommendation from recently retired police chief rob davis, who felt siegel should be suspended without pay. if you ride public transit in san francisco, be sure to protect your wallet. police have arrested one pickpocket suspect. but as sharon chin explains... this guy may be just part of a band of thugs, picking pockets around town. (sharon 5:00am llive intro) police say they've arrested a man suspected in a dozen incidents .. but say they say there could be a handful more accounts of a vicious attack involving two pit bulls in san jose. i was yelling stop it, stop it, stop it. how animal control managed to wrangle one of the dogs. plus... pounded by rain, for nearly a week.. and the worst could be yet to come in southern california. what's prompting the governor.. to declare a state of emergency. the governor has declared a state of emergency across six ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, six california counties... because of the extreme weather. that includes kern, orange, riverside, san bernardino, san luis obispo and tulare counties. heavy rain has pounded southern california for six days.... resulting in floods and mudslides. state resources are

regarding many violent crimes against young children covered up by the san francisco police department including murders with witnesses. for the past 25 months, several of those including residences of san francisco and los angeles county, the retired fbi chief of los angeles, has been covering most of southern california. they have been attending many meetings and reporting to the commission, to the chiefs of police and their top management teams that they have repeatedly choose-chosen to not investigate. why did the fbi ordered the investigators to halt their investigations of the army's special forces. enclosed are copies of the letters plus a list of exhibits including a copy of each exhibit that we delivered and we had many different people here who copied this. why a my san francisco friend, christine harris, has been hit by electronic weapons numerous times in your city by a an officer. you have refused to investigate the crimes. we'll go into great detail. the bottom line is that the chief's deputy assigned two detectives to help us solve these murders and these crimes and yet

san francisco shopper. carolyn? >> thanks, amy. >>> a san francisco police officer shot and wounded a man who investigators say refused to stop drinking at a park and put up a fight. it happened this afternoon in garfield square. investigators say the officer approached four men about drinking in public. one scuffled with the officer who shot the man once in the lower body. that man was taken to the hospital, but his injuries are not life-threatening. the officer suffered minor injuries. >>> attorney general eric holder is in the bay area. part of the reason he came was to reach out to the muslim community. holder addressed an organization committed to ending racial and religious profiling. now what the attorney general had to say. >> organizers were thrilled when their invitation was accepted and by accepting holder made history. until tonight attorney general eric holder never addressed the national muslim organization, and never did his predecessors which may explain the warm reception he received from the muslim advocates. as the country's top law enforcement authority, holder defended the government's recent arre

any public comment on matters that pertain to the san francisco police department? good evening, how are you? >> good evening. my pleasure, as always. a couple quick items that came to mind. i speak for a lot of police officers. it right now i am very upset. our chief of police did not show what it to a former chief's funeral. i don't care the politics or whatever. i was there, i showed up. i did not know the guy, but out of respect for a former chief, i was there. everybody was there, but our chief of police did not show. he did not show up for any of our officers to have committed suicide, sadly. i mean, people, this is about a human thing. the chief has to get his head out of his butt. you want to be the chief of chicago, go ahead, catch the plane. but you are in san francisco, you have to care. chief bass said, clyde, where is your chief? i said, sir, i don't know. he said tell the commission. i am telling you, he did not even show. he did not even show. he did not show up for three officers suicides. now i am told by the beat cops, friends of mine, he is setting

. >>> tonight, san francisco police will hold a vigil to remember one of their own gunned down in the line of duty. today marks four years since officer brian tovara was shot and killed by a suspect wanted on a felony warrant. he was just 28 years old. tonight's vigil will be held at the police station at 8:00. >>> if you have bills to pay or parking tickets to contest, you better do it now. many cities throughout the bay area are closing of course for the holidays. even though the holidays this year fall on the weekend. in san mateo only police and fire services will be open between friday and january 2nd.

i understand that she's talking with the police officials in san francisco. so we should know something quickly. >> who notified her family she'd been found? >> i'm not sure who called the family. but they did call the family. >> you're listening to the police chief answering questions about this kidnapping and murder suspect arrested in san francisco today. the 12-year-old girl that he's suspected of kidnapping has been sound safe in the city. >> we're going follow that for you at 6:00 and there is a california sea lion getting help after being shot in the head. they're calling the animal silent night. the 336 pound male lost a few teeth, his left eye is swollen cut. veterinarians concerned it could do more harm than good. >> some are close to his plane f swelling from that or infection gets into the brain, that would be life threaten oogt plan is to not operate and see how the sea lion deal was medications. he was found on the south end of sauce leta. >> everyone is a little nervous on the first day of a new job. and there is a santa back, making holidays br

the registration law be at the hyatt in san francisco is now focused on surveillance video. according to the san francisco police department they say that they are hoping that a video of this incident reported and recorded by the security will see how the child cut supported by the mother, the nanny and ended up in the water. and the hotel has temporarily shut off the water supply. and to the floor to fountain, as this investigation continues. >> of the main concern of the hotel is the child's medical conditions. with the san francisco police is saying that it is critical. outside the hyatt regency, haaziq madyun kron 4 news. 7 7 >> a live look outside, and the first is through our mount pam cam. ricky cloudy skies out there but some clearing through parts of the bay area. through san francisco, the bay bridge toll plaza is also clouds. and as for rainfall? hi, dry. a few sprinkles pushing through its san jose and parts of the north bay. however, not much rainfall at all. and the rain pushing through san jose, and through gilroy, and to the north. we have a very moist pattern and the chance of rainfall will main

yesterday a woman shopping at a san francisco safeway called police after recognizing the two from a national cable tv show. >> san francisco police dispatched a 911 call from a citizen saying she had observed a male and a juvenile female matching the description of a possible kidnapping murder suspect. >> police from virginia say they are not sure whether brittany went with the suspect willingly, but she did reportedly tell officers that she knew her mother was dead. she is currently in protective custody and will soon be heading back to virginia to her grandparents. >>> also just in tonight. the police chief in oakland wants everyone to know how tough it is for officers to make split second life or death decisions. so we went behind the scenes today at a seminar at police headquarters. a mechanical simulator puts the officer in a situation to make a decision on the use of deadly force. >> we're trying to train officers to make good decisions, okay? we're trying to train officers to make decisions based on what they're seeing. assessing the situation, reading it for what it is, and t