Our Justice system stinks. 850 Bryant Street is primitive - with sewage water running everywhere. Often times creates a cesspool of the District Attorney's office. Those in charge of the operations of the jail - came to City Hall - to lie to us - and not to speak truth to power. STOP wasting our time - our precious time.
The hearing held at SF City Hal on the state of affairs at the three city jails, one worse than the other - the worst of them all 850 Bryant Street - that facility must be torn down - yesterday.
At one time, I was well-versed in all the events at the sordid jail.
Gladiator fights - a big thug beating someone who could not defend himself.
The sordid jail mates betting on who would win - reminiscent of the Roman Gladiator fight - only this took place in San Francisco - until someone stopped the utter nonsense.
It does not shame the authorities in charge - treating the women jail mates with disdain. More those in sight - the women terrified - the mean jail mates - feasting with their eyes.
I knew Sheriff Michael Hennessy - he served for a long time, some 32 years - a man who made many changes - today, instead of moving forward - things have gone south.
There can only be holistic changes and progress - more viable and sustainable change at the SF jails - if we have a MATRIX and data - that can be verified.
The presentation was long and drab - KEEP IT SIMPLY STUPID (KISS).
More people of color are incarcerated - at 850 Bryant for a short time - and the San Bruno jail for more extended periods - and many on trumped-up charges.
Lucky for us, in the past, we had my good friend elected Public Defender - Jeff Adachi - now we have Manu Raju - it will be tough to fill the shoes of Jeff - he did his best - may his soul rest in peace.
One woman worked for San Francisco Health Department and at the same time for an evil entity named Positive Resource Center - double dipping - a cumulative salary of over $400,000 a year.
This is called double dipping - the SF Board of Supervisors - held the hearing - but none of them that over 300 SF Health employees - revealed to the authorities - about double dipping.
Conveniently - the all White presenters - one racist - who mentioned the Black nurses at SF General Hospital - one of the three jails - were discriminated against - diverting our minds.
All three White women - none of them, I suppose, have families - talk the talk but failed miserably to walk the walk.
Our SF jail system must be revamped - starting with those who have more than twenty years - given early retirement.
That is putting it lightly - if you say "fired," - the jackasses will howl and scream - that is not politically - correct.
Our City and County of San Francisco are very corrupt. This is at City Hall. More in Room 200.
You can imagine how corrupt the jails are - more at 850 Bryant - where the cockroaches - have made their nest - and now have come out to say they are so sanctimonious.
The programs at 850 Bryant are primitive. COVID has made it more difficult.
As one mother stated during public comment - her son is in jail - and when he requested programs - to maintain his sanity - he was told you find the program on your own.
On one side is the Tenderloin Clinic; on the other is the United Nations Plaza - see the photograph below.
On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was formed in San Francisco.
Fifty-one countries gathered in our once beloved City of San Francisco - where the United Nations Charter was signed at the War Memorial Theatre.
The United Nations has fought for humanity - and human rights - these values do not seem to ring with those running our jails - more 850 Bryant and the third floor for sure.
Stop treating those incarcerated like animals - even animals at the zoo are given some attended and proper treatment.
Some of us attend the relevant meetings - and are given a measly two minutes - because if we are given more - the SF Board of Supervisors will be exposed - these long, drab presentations - by unworthy folks - scar the scene - and muddy the waters.
Our society is increasingly saturated with divisiveness - and the corruption at SF City Hall has reached the situation point.
The Sheriff's Department now has an Over-Sight Commission - mandated to create the Inspector General's office (IG) - to bring some semblance to the SF Sheriff's Department and more of our jails.
Statements are made that the SF Sherriff's Department is short-staffed - over 800 FTE have to be filled.
It is the same with SF Police Department - some 1000 FTE short.
The SF Department of Police Accountability, managed by Paul Henderson - and part of the SF Police Department - is helping the SF Sheriff's Department.
The SFPD DPA has gone out of its way - to create a well-managed IG Department - with Accountants and other Executive Staff - to help the Inspector General - that has yet to be selected - which will take time - may be as long as eight months - if not more.
Truth be told, the Over-sight Commission linked to the SF Sheriff needs to get their act together - more the Chair - who comes across as dictatorial.
The Oversight Commission - linked to the Sherriff's Inspector General's Office - has two women Commissioners - stellar and astute.
Kudos to these two women - for bringing about change - and hopefully keeping the Sherriff's ship - afloat - that is sinking.
I receive the Sherriff's newsletter - most of the sheriffs going back 40 years at SF City Hall - know me - most of the Sergeants my good friends.
I have seen the downturn from the great days - when Sheriff Micahel Hennessey was our hero - he had empathy and love to help others - second to none. God bless him.
Recently Patrick James Hennessey - son to another Sherriff - Vicki Hennessey, who was mentally challenged - as a mother, Vicki Hennessy did her best.
Patrick James Hennessy was loved by all - a child of God - who passed away - in an SRO - less said the better.
Supervisors Matt Dorsey and Raphael Mandelman know about the details - do something about this situation at hand.
Rest in Peace - Patrick James Hennessy.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/sfgate/name/patrick-hennessy-obituary?id=36609841
Patrick Hennessey was the son of former Vicki Hennessey - as soon as I heard about the passing of Patrick James Hennessy - who worked for the SF Public Utilities Commission and tried to fight the many hurdles until he could take it no more.
It has been brought to my attention that Patrick James Hennessy is the son of former Sherriff Vicki Hennessey - who succeeded Michael Hennessey, also a former Sherriff - bearing the same last name but not related.
I understand Patrick was at SF General Hospital - sent there to be treated.
Patrick Hennessey was released and sent to live in a Single Residency Occupancy (SRO) hotel. His passing shocked me - and I am dedicating this article to Patrick James Hennessy.
Michael Hennessey was a great man and gentleman and a scholar.
On retiring, you took care of your mother - thank you for doing that - even as we have severe challenges with Laguna Honda.
You are the longest-serving Sherriff, some 32 years - you are missed.
I miss you and the career professionals of your time - women and men of integrity.
May James Patrick Hennessey, the son of Vicki Hennessey - rest in peace - my sincere condolences to you and your family - friends, and loved ones.
Only those whose hearts are in the right place can take others to a better place.
Patrick James Hennessy is in a better place - he is in our prayers - and we pray for you - we love you - and we will stand by you.
Thank you for your exemplary service - both Micheal Hennessey and Vicki Hennessey - stand tall and represent. Aho.
Francisco Da Costa
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