Rebuilding San Francisco

Facing a staffing crisis and rising crime, the San Francisco Police Department turned to technology to rebuild both capacity and public trust. With mobile surveillance units, ALPRs, drones, and a partnership with LiveView Technologies, SFPD is filling gaps left by personnel losses and enhancing real-time response in crime-heavy areas like the Tenderloin. These tools are helping officers do more with less—improving safety, aiding in high-profile arrests, and fostering interagency collaboration. For a department rebuilding after years of underinvestment and public skepticism, smart tech is proving to be a force multiplier.