2020 was a hard year, filled with unprecedented challenges. We have a lot of work to do in 2021 but I am so proud of our office and the work we have accomplished in my first year. Here’s just a sample.
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In January, we implemented primary care diversion for parents to help break the cycle of incarceration.
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In February, we instituted the boldest bail reform policy in the nation, ending our office’s practice of asking for cash bail. We also implemented groundbreaking new policy directives to stop racist pretextual stops and end the use of gang and status enhancements.
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In March, in response to COVID-19, we began our work to safely reduce the jail population to prevent an outbreak in the jails and our community. Ultimately we reduced the jail population by about 40%.
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In April, we started an innovative Economic Crimes Against Workers Unit to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation—especially during the pandemic.
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In June, inspired by righteous rage over the murder of George Floyd, we initiated many police reforms. We sponsored a resolution with Sup.
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We called on the California State Bar to
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We announced new leadership in our Independent Investigations Bureau. We implemented a policy not to charge based on the uncorroborated word of officers with prior misconduct. We implemented a policy to review body cameras before charging resisting arrest cases. And more.
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In July, we resentenced the last person on death row out of San Francisco, effectively ending the death penalty in San Francisco. We announced our intent to form a Truth, Justice & Reconciliation Commission to address the harms caused in our communities by law enforcement.
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If you’ve seen my tweets at you, you probably have an ill view of my views. Nobody should die for a crime, no matter how horrific. The crime is punishment enough for all involved. However, how we reconcile does matter.
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