San Francisco Mayor Discusses Crime Reduction with President Trump

Mayor's Call with the President

• 📞 The Mayor of San Francisco received a call from the President of the United States late last night.
• 🤝 The Mayor assured the President that San Francisco is making progress in reducing crime and is on the rise.

City's Progress on Crime Reduction

• 📈 Crime is down nearly 30% citywide, with violent crime at its lowest levels since the 1950s.
• 🚗 Car break-ins are at 22-year lows, and homicides are on track for 70-year lows.
• 👮 The city is increasing police and sheriff deputies for the first time in a decade, and encampments are at record lows.

Partnership and Federal Surge

• 🤝 The Mayor expressed a desire for continued partnership with federal agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and US attorneys to combat drug-related crime.
• ⚠️ However, the Mayor stated that a federal surge with military and militarized immigration enforcement would hinder the city's recovery.
• 💡 The Mayor emphasized San Francisco's role as a global technology hub, asserting that a strong San Francisco contributes to a strong country.

Outcome of the Conversation

• ✅ The President clearly stated that he was calling off any plans for a federal surge in San Francisco following the conversation.