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The San Francisco Sheriff’s Office announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. 

**MEDIA STATEMENT ON STABBING AT ZSFGH**

At approximately 1:30 p.m. today, ZSFGH staff requested additional security for a doctor who

had received threats from a patient at Ward 86 at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital.

While providing security for the doctor, our sheriff’s deputy heard a disturbance unfolding in the

hallway involving the suspect, who was attacking a social worker. The deputy intervened

immediately, restraining the suspect and securing the scene.

The victim, a 31-year old UCSF social worker, sustained multiple stab wounds, including

injuries to the neck and shoulder. Medical staff on site performed lifesaving measures, including

CPR. The victim was transported to the operating room in critical condition.

Deputies recovered a five-inch kitchen knife believed to have been used in the attack. The

suspect—identified as a 35-year old male who was at the hospital for a scheduled appointment

and had reportedly made threats beforehand to the doctor—was taken into custody at the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office is maintaining security on the sixth floor. Hospital staff and patients in the

vicinity were understandably shaken, but there is no ongoing threat to the public. Further updates

will be provided as information becomes available.

**MEDIA STATEMENT**

At approximately noon at County Jail #2, an inmate in the housing unit stabbed another inmate in the

stomach. Deputies immediately intervened before further harm. The victim sustained a puncture wound to

the abdomen and a defensive injury to the hand, and was immediately transported via ambulance to the

ZSFGH Trauma Center for treatment. Deputies recovered the weapon, a folding knife, and the suspect

remains in custody under close observation by Jail Health Services and deputies. The cause of the attack

remains unknown. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit has opened an investigation, and

updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

San Francisco, CA – Sheriff Paul Miyamoto announced today that the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office (SFSO) plans to resume enrolling new participants in its Pre-Trial Electronic Monitoring (PTEM) Program following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s opinion upholding the legality of the PTEM Program and vacating a preliminary injunction from federal District Court Judge Jon S. Tigar.

San Francisco, CA- Sheriff Paul Miyamoto joined leaders from the Department of Public Health Jail Health Services (DPH JHS), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Department of Technology & Information Services (DTIS) for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new pharmacy at County Jail #2.

San Francisco, CA – On Thursday, at approximately 7 a.m., a sheriff’s deputy found a 33-year old male unresponsive in his cell at County Jail #2. Medical staff immediately attempted lifesaving measures. Unfortunately, the individual passed away. Currently, investigations into his death are underway by the Department of Police Accountability, the Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Sheriff’s Office. Information will be provided at the conclusion of these investigations.

The San Francisco Sheriff's Office held its third annual Women's Leadership Conference, created to inspire and empower the next generation of female leaders in public service. Just in time for Women's History Month, more than a dozen women and men, who are the top in their fields, shared their knowledge and experiences to inspire women to pursue careers in law enforcement.

Around 12pm today, three men dressed in DOGE shirts and MAGA hats entered various offices at San Francisco City Hall, demanding that employees turn over digital information related to alleged wasteful government spending and fraud. The employees refused their requests, and called San Francisco sheriff’s deputies. Deputies immediately responded, but the individuals had fled the building. The incident is currently under investigation; SFSO is reviewing surveillance and using other investigative tools to pursue leads. We do not believe the individuals requesting access to City files were representatives from DOGE.

San Francisco, CA – In a fun-filled kickoff to the NBA All-Star Weekend, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto awarded retired Golden State Warriors great Rick Barry with an honorary sheriff’s deputy star at the Rick Barry All-Star Celebration gala February 12 at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club.

Read here the San Francisco Sheriff's Office's Internal Affairs Unit's 2024 annual report.