Reporter Itay Hod has the story of a little-known crime-fighting operation in San Francisco that dates back to the Gold Rush.
SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Police Department welcomed its largest class of recruits since 2020 and applications are on a five-year high. Still, filling 600 vacant positions may take some time.
"We have an increased homeless population," he said."Approximately 70 percent of them have a drug, alcohol or mental health problem. So, it can be dangerous." Patrol Special, an ancillary crime-fighting fforce overseen by the San Francisco Police Department, has dedicated uniforms, badges and guns. Their powers, however, are limited. Patrol Special members can apprehend suspects but they can't arrest them.
Now, with the spike in crime and a severe police staffing shortage, there have been discussions among city officials to bring back the program. Not everyone thinks this program should be revived. Ken Lomba, the president of the San Francisco Deputy Sheriff's Association said Patrol Specials undergo a lot less training. Plus, not everyone can afford them.
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