An epidemic of organized retail and motor vehicle accessory theft (such as catalytic converter theft) targeting businesses and residents, causing significant harm to public welfare and the local economy.

The Chief of Police or designee will retroactively accept and expend $15,326,301 in grant funds from the Board of State and Community Corrections for personnel, training, equipment, and other activities to combat theft. Approval for two full-time positions (Senior Administrative Analyst) in the Police Department to be funded by the grant is also proposed.

The infusion of grant funds aims to strengthen efforts against theft crimes, potentially reducing the crime rate and its negative impact on the community

Combating the epidemic of organized theft is critical for the public welfare, the local economy, and the safety of residents and law enforcement officers.

The Board of Supervisors authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of grant funds and approves the Grant Agreement under Charter Section 9.118.

The grant funds will not supplant existing expenditures and San Francisco agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement.