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HistorySAFE was created in 1976 as a project of the SFPD. In 1980, SAFE became a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, and 30 years later, continues to act as the crime prevention component of the police department. A major portion of SAFE's income comes from a grant contract with the SFPD, but SAFE also receives donations and grants in order to expand and enhance our crime prevention and public safety services. SAFE has also received numerous grant awards from the City and County of San Francisco, the San Francisco Mayor's Office, State Office of Criminal Justice Planning and local foundations. We have provided major support to the San Francisco Police Department and Mayor's Office by acting as a fiscal agent for these federal and state funded grants, along with participating in numerous crime prevention activities as a part of these grants.SpecialtiesWe work towards preventing crime and violence and improving the quality of life in San Francisco's neighborhoods by bringing communities and resources together. We create strategies to increase public safety awareness by facilitating neighborhood watch groups, providing safety presentations for all age groups, security strategies for businesses, and providing outreach and resources to people in all ten police districts. SAFE acts as a liaison between communities and the San Francisco Police Department. SAFE's program components include: - Neighborhood Watch & Business Watch - Residential security surveys - Business security surveys and trainings - Vehicle & Pedestrian safety - Personal safety presentations for children, older adults and special needs - Workplace violence prevention trainings - Community Policing activities - Crisis management - Resources and referrals - Community Organizing - Liaison with the San Francisco Police Department & City Agencies