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Attention veterans and military members, are you looking for an exciting career in Law Enforcement? Come to our recruitment booth next Friday March 1st and meet our SSFPD team. #SSFPD.

🚔🚨 High Winds and Flooding - Be advised, more rain and high winds throughout the day with gusts reaching up to 65 knots. Be careful, SLOW DOWN, and drive safely. 🚨🚔 🛑 Please remember to stop at intersections where traffic signals are inoperative!!!!🛑

The @CityofSSF Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is ready to support storm operations if needed! @SSFCERT @SSFPublicWorks @SSFFire @SSFParksandRec @SSFPolice @CAgovernor #BePrepared #CAwx

The South San Francisco Police Department would like to recognize Master Sergeant Bill Schwartz on his retirement after 25 years of service to the citizens of South San Francisco.  Billy started his career in 1998. Wish Billy the best of luck in his well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations to Officer Meure for successfully completing the department’s Field Training Program. Officer Meure’s continued hard work and dedication throughout the program helped him become our newest solo Police Officer. We wish him the best of luck and stay safe!!

MISSING AT-RISK JUVENILE UPDATE. The juvenile has been located. Thank you all for your assistance.

Missing At-Risk Runaway Juvenile – Please be on the lookout for Amaya Castro-Birch, 15-year-old female, 5’5”, 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last known to be in the area of McLaren Park in San Francisco. If you have seen her, contact us at 650-877-8900.

Congrats to Records Specialist Letty Beard on her retirement after 37 amazing years of service to the citizens of South San Francisco.

DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER: From now till the New Year, the we will have additional patrols looking for DUI’s. We encourage everyone to stay in for the night or have a “go safety” game plan by scheduling a ride or designating a sober driver if you plan to consume alcohol.

Congratulations to Officer Pong for receiving our Firearm Seizure Award. Officer Pong recovered four firearms from dangerous individuals as a result of his proactiveness and investigative skills. Thank you for making our streets safer.

2023 HOLIDAY DRIVE: Donate a toy today! Toys can brought to our Police Department or Fire Station 61.

ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE ARREST: On 11-27-23, 26-year-old Kenneth Hamilton of Redwood City, assaulted his own passenger outside of his vehicle The victim sustained major injuries and was listed in stable but critical condition. Thank you to the @SMCSheriff for locating the suspect!

TOY DRIVE FUNDRAISER - Our local Elks Lodge will be hosting a dinner this Monday and all proceeds will benefit this year’s City of SSF Holiday Toy Drive. Come enjoy a nice dinner and spend an evening with members from Police and Fire. We hope to see you there!

On 11/23/23, we investigated a fatal collision on Airport Blvd. One of the drivers, 40 year old Cherise Wafer of Antioch, was driving her vehicle on the wrong side of the road. She was arrested for vehicular manslaughter and driving the wrong way on a highway, resulting in death.

The SSFPA will be hosting a Pickleball Tournament at Buri Buri Park on December 2nd, 2023. To register, please follow the QR code. All proceeds will go to purchase toys or gift cards for the City of SSF’s toy drive. For more info, contact Lucas.Tvrdik@ssf.net

HAPPY VETERANS DAY - The South San Francisco Police Department would like to thank all the veterans that served our great country. We salute you and thank you for your service, dedication, and sacrifice. #LivewithHonorServewithPride #WeRSSFPD

On Halloween night, Officers responded to a family disturbance. The suspect, a convicted felon, brandished and threatened to kill the victims. We authored a search warrant, executed it and recovered two firearms, two rifles, a shotgun, ammunition and body armor. Great work!!!

FOUND DOG: A citizen located this little guy wandering in the area of Railroad Avenue and Maple Avenue. He was safely apprehended and brought to our department where he made a new friend. Please contact the Peninsula Humane Society so he can be reunited with his family.

On Friday night, we responded to a large fight at an event on the 300 block of Baden Avenue. One of the suspects involved was a convicted felon. During a search, a firearm and cocaine was found. The suspect was arrested and booked. Great job Officers!!

ARREST FOR STOLEN VEHICLE & EVADING : Officers located stolen vehicle that was speeding. A traffic stop was conducted but driver fled the scene. Located vehicle a short distance away and found driver attempting to flee the scene on foot. Driver was caught, arrested and booked.