SFPD Recruitment

REBUILDING THE RANKS: The SFPD is experiencing the largest surge of recruits into the academy in five years under Mayor @DanielLurie's Rebuilding the Ranks initiative. In 2025, the SFPD has seen 3,375 entry-level applications – an over 40% increase in applications compared to 2024. Read more: bit.ly/3L9lVVA

Investigators with the SFPD's Traffic Collision Investigation Unit (TCIU) have ID'd and arrested the suspect involved in the hit-and-run between a vehicle and a scooter at Haight and Lyon Streets. The incident occurred on Oct 3, 2025, at 9:50 PM. The suspect has been ID'd as 21-year-old Fatima Zahra Kabira Ghaleb, of San Francisco. Read more: bit.ly/3IFA1xr

From the day I took office, I told San Franciscans my number one priority was keeping our streets safe and clean. I was hearing from residents across the city for years that they were concerned about crime and felt that the city was caught flat-footed by the fentanyl crisis. As soon as I became mayor, we took a new approach.   We created the @SFPD Hospitality Zone Task Force to keep our commercial districts safe and launched our Rebuilding the Ranks plan to get our police department back to full staffing. We passed a Fentanyl State of Emergency Ordinance and launched our Breaking the Cycle plan to fundamentally transform our response to the behavioral health crisis and get people off the street.   Today, crime is down nearly 30% citywide and at its lowest point in decades. Car break-ins are at 22-year lows, and homicides are on track to hit 70-year lows. We are adding police officers and sheriff’s deputies for the first time in a decade. We have a record low number of encampments on our streets, and overdose deaths are down 39% from January. We can keep San Francisco safe, and our new approach is beginning to deliver real results.   Thanks to the work our teams are doing, San Franciscans are feeling optimistic about the direction of our city and the conditions on our streets for the first time in years. I know our work is far from done—I see it every day when I walk the streets and talk to residents. But our local law enforcement, outreach workers, community ambassadors, and I will continue to be relentless so we can deliver the safe and clean streets that every San Franciscan deserves.

Members of the SFPD Violence Reduction Team (VRT) arrested an attempted homicide suspect and seized a firearm, magazines, and unfired cartridges. The suspect, 37-year-old Jesus Romero of Oakland, CA, has been booked on numerous charges. 🔗 bit.ly/4gWjwK1

Homicides are at historic lows thanks to the hard work of SFPD officers at every level. sfchronicle.com/crime/article/…

Thanks to our dedicated Homicide Detail, increasing community support, and use of cutting-edge tech, our investigators are solving homicide cases faster than ever. We're now on pace to beat last year's record 94% clearance rate. nbcbayarea.com/investigations…

Q: Just applied last night, how long does the hiring process usually take? A: About 4-6 months from application time to academy offer if you complete everything fast! Apply Here: us.smrtr.io/4bxq9

What are the requirements for someone who wants to join, but used to smoke weed a year ago? Although marijuana usage on its own is not a disqualifying factor during the hiring process, candidates undergo a review of their narcotics usage. us.smrtr.io/4bxq9

Do you have hiring questions? Send us a DM and we will answer questions and post here!

The world knows what we know: San Francisco is a beautiful, dynamic city with some of the best art, culture, and restaurants in the world. Next stop: No. 1! See the @CNTraveler list of best cities in the US: cntraveler.com/gallery/best-c…

Captain Del Gandio & Central officers joined the unveiling of a new Heart of SF art in Union Square. Just like these hearts symbolize our city, SFPD officers are the heart of service every day. 💙 Put your heart into a career that makes a difference. 👉 JoinSFPD.com

🌉✈️ Big city. Bigger opportunities. Our SFPD recruiting team is at Skyline College today 🚨 We are hiring entry level officers including positions at SFO Airport. Ready to take off? Apply at JoinSFPD.com #JoinSFPD #SFO #AviationSafety

🎀 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth 💗 SFPD is proud to join the #PinkPatchProject wearing pink patches to honor survivors, support fighters, and raise awareness. Serve with heart. 💙 Join us 👉 JoinSFPD.com #JoinSFPD #SFPD #SafetyWithRespect

We stopped by @sacstate yesterday to visit their Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars’ (LECS) Program. Thank you for hosting us!

Do you need help with the NTN test? Join us for a FREE NTN WORKSHOP and TEST on the same day. You must be an applicant to attend. This event will be held on Sat, Oct 11, 2025, 8 AM - 3:30 PM at the City College of San Francisco. Register today at tinyurl.com/3jf5wfxx!

Our Honda Unit offers a unique approach to how we protect and serve. Watch and learn more about one of the 80 specialized units we offer in the SFPD. Join our team today at JoinSFPD.com!

We're at @CalStateEastBay today for the Business & Public Service Career Fair! Hosted by their Career Empowerment Center, this event helps students discover opportunities and find their interests. Interested in a career in law enforcement? Learn more at JoinSFPD.com!

We're proud to announce that our Police Academy Graduate job application is now open! Do you currently possess a CA POST Basic Academy Graduation Certificate? We're looking for you! Learn more at joinsfpd.com/police-academy….

Do you have a current California POST certificate? We’re looking for you. Join a premier law enforcement agency in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stay tuned for our new Lateral videos. Learn more about our lateral opportunities at JoinSFPD.com!

Six dirt bikes and an ATV were seized, and four arrests were made this past Sunday during a crackdown on dangerous stunt driving and other illegal activity in San Francisco. Utilizing our latest technology, like drones and ALPRs, this objective was accomplished while emphasizing the safety of all parties, including officers, dirt bike riders, and the public at large.