SFPD needs more cops to staff parades and protests. It has drafted investigators to do it
The San Francisco Police Department is reassigning investigators to cover parades and protests due to staffing shortages. Officers have expressed concerns that this shift could negatively impact ongoing criminal investigations.
Police inspectors are being reassigned to cover “special events” and protests. Cops say it could impact investigations.
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