Sad Fact: Crime happens, even in Bernalwood. Fortunately, several civic groups in Our Faire Neighborhood pay close attention to crime statistics and patterns, and they work closely with the SFPD to make sure we get the most effective law enforcement our tax dollars can buy.

Toward that end, several of these groups have put out a call for neighborhood representation at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee andthe Police Commission that will take place tomorrow, on Wednesday, March 9th at 6:00 at City Hall, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Veteran community organizer Buck Bagot explains:

OK, neighbors, it’s time for us to make our voices heard at City Hall in regard to reducing violence in our community, and the role of SFPD in helping us to do so – through community policing and beat cops. Our Supervisor David Campos has set up a crucial hearing on these issues, of both the Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee, and the Police Commission on WED, March 9th at 6:00 at City Hall, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers.

Any Bernal resident that cares about these issues must attend – and speak. All you need to say is: “My name is __ ____. I live at _____ in Bernal Heights. I want more effective cooperation between my community and the Police because _______.”

Come and listen, but better come and testify – which is just a fancy word for speak. We can win this thing – a safer neighborhood through community policing.

Photo: Police telephone box, Folsom at Precita, by Telstar Logistics