My reply guys seem very confused about what I do, so quick explainer! (1) My job is a criminal defense attorney, I represent people investigated and charged by the gov't (including many tech folks!). (2) I'm a SF police commissioner, I sit in an oversight capacity over SFPD.
I love my day job, I get to help people in some of the toughest points in their lives. Some people have done pretty bad stuff, but it's not my role to sit in judgment. To anyone sh**ting on this, I promise you, I will one day represent someone you care about, and you will get it.
In my role on the commission, I help draft policies and guidelines for the police, oversee police discipline in a quasi-judicial capacity, and perform general oversight functions. I do all of this for $100/month, and spend at least 10-15 hours/week, usually more.
The commission work is informed by the defense work though, I see the good, bad, and ugly of policing every day. I know what works, what doesn't, and I believe that all communities should be treated fairly and with dignity. And I fight for this, which I get isn't always popular.
I often post about "skin in the game" on here, what each of us has done to commit to making our community better for everyone. It is easy to just sh*t on those of us trying to make a difference, but maybe you'd feel different if you rolled up your sleeves and helped?
And guess what, I'm also just a regular guy who has lived in SF for 28 years now, raising a kid here. I very much care about the future of this city and am actively working to make it better. I'd welcome your help if you want to join in and work together. But if not...
I'm not seeking higher office and idgaf about people who just want to sh*t on this city and our people. I will absolutely 100% come for you when you attack those of us trying to make San Francisco better. Expect me.

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