Transform the Police Department and in particular with how it deals with communities of color. Now, eight years later, sfpd says its proud of the work its done. But critics say its too early for celebration. Lets be clear about that. This is an accomplishment. Congratulations at San Francisco city hall friday, police chief bill scott joining with mayor london breed and other local leaders to celebrate sfpd completion of recommended reforms first set out by the Us Department of justice back in 2016, the reforms are intended to transform the Police Department and make it a model for other agencies around the country. The goal to Better Connect the police with the communities they serve an objective chief scott says theyve accomplished that. Now were starting to see use of force going down again. Weve increased diversity in hiring and recruitment. That was one of the five areas of focus. Despite the progress, some think the celebrations are premature. On friday afternoon, the Sf Public De
Were called in to assist, using Sonar Technology to search under the water, believed to be 7 to 10ft deep. Why exactly they were out at the river is unclear at this point. My understanding is there were there was a group and there were adults with them. After winter rains. The Russian River is now running high, fast and cold. And as we move into summer months, First Responders say safety needs to be everyones priority. Every year were called out to rescues here on the river carron. Hancock from Sonoma County Fire District warns everyone to be careful. If youre unfamiliar with the river or not confident in your swimming abilities, please wear a life jacket out here and always have a partner out here with you. Someone on shore in case you need assistance. Deputies say the teen was not from Sonoma County. Fire all of our fire agencies, we do everything we can for a different result in the north bay. Cornell, bernard. Abc seven news. And back now to our top story. That ugly incident that h
But are they clearer or have they made the picture more murky . Join us tonight at 7. 45 here on bbc news. Good evening. The families of the victims of two british extremists belonging to the so called Islamic State group and captured in syria, have called for them to face justice in court. Alexanda kotey and El Shafee El Sheikh were part of a team of four is members whose british accents earned them the nickname the beatles. Us Officials Say the group are accused of executing 27 hostages. Our Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford has more. They became the most infamous gang of foreign fighters in the self styled Islamic State, callous torturers and public executioners of hostages. Jihadijohn, his real name mohammed emwazi, now dead. Aine davis, in prison in turkey. And the two men captured last month, Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh. The two were detained by american backed syrian kurd fighters. Kotey, the kurds said today, was trying to escape into turkey. The gang are sus
Career in Law Enforcement what were you doing . I got into specialize units called task force which is a crime unit and homicide. It was one of the youngest homicide ever in the city of chicago. I did that for seven years. A good line of work. Its rewarding when you catch people that have done terrible things and get to see the results at the end. After that, i became gang crime unit and worked under cover for a while, finally family kind of dictates your life so i left became bond trader and served on their board of director. What did your years in Law Enforcement teach you about working with others. How has it impacted your career since then . In every way imaginable. In the skills sets you learn as police officer. You have to learn how to get along with people, read people, especially homicide. When youre interviewing someone you really need to know how to read people. Think quickly on your feet. Not become intimidated and can also respect people and trust people. Those attributes a
Career in Law Enforcement what were you doing . I got into specialize units called task force which is a crime unit and homicide. It was one of the youngest homicide ever in the city of chicago. I did that for seven years. A good line of work. Its rewarding when you catch people that have done terrible things and get to see the results at the end. After that, i became gang crime unit and worked under cover for a while, finally family kind of dictates your life so i left became bond trader and served on their board of director. What did your years in Law Enforcement teach you about working with others. How has it impacted your career since then . In every way imaginable. In the skills sets you learn as police officer. You have to learn how to get along with people, read people, especially homicide. When youre interviewing someone you really need to know how to read people. Think quickly on your feet. Not become intimidated and can also respect people and trust people. Those attributes a