The vision of the Officers for Justice (affectionately referred to as the OFJ), is as focused today as it was 50 years ago. Our aim is to continue the progressive fight for equality and equal equity within the San Francisco Police Department, and the overarching law enforcement community. With the mission of supporting its members through personal and professional development, and building lasting community partnerships, the OFJ strives to do what is right during the most pivotal time in modern law enforcement. Centered around the belief that our members are our greatest assets, the OFJ seeks to continuously reinvests in the future by employing its Youth Program to shape and empower young people in San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
The Officers for Justice Youth Program is the heart of its recruitment efforts by providing a substantial role model to the youth, and exposing them to a career in law enforcement we all hold so dearly. It is our hope that our example not only leads many into a rewarding career in law enforcement, but also builds strong, contributing community members. The history of the Officers for Justice proves that the work of a few, can and will affect change for the many.
The vision of the Officers for Justice (affectionately referred to as the OFJ), is as focused today as it was 50 years ago. Our aim is to continue the progressive fight for equality and equal equity within the San Francisco Police Department, and the overarching law enforcement community. With the mission of supporting its members through personal and professional development, and building lasting community partnerships, the OFJ strives to do what is right during the most pivotal time in modern law enforcement. Centered around the belief that our members are our greatest assets, the OFJ seeks to continuously reinvests in the future by employing its Youth Program to shape and empower young people in San Francisco, and the greater Bay Area.
The Officers for Justice Youth Program is the heart of its recruitment efforts by providing a substantial role model to the youth, and exposing them to a career in law enforcement we all hold so dearly. It is our hope that our example not only leads many into a rewarding career in law enforcement, but also builds strong, contributing community members. The history of the Officers for Justice proves that the work of a few, can and will affect change for the many.
Since our founding fathers established the Officers for Justice Peace Officers Association in 1968, we have upheld our historical commitment of standing up for people against discrimination and issues of unjust treatment in San Francisco as well as on a national level. As the President of the Officers For Justice (OFJ), I bring you a message that we stand in solidarity for peace and harmony in our communities. We seek to be an amalgamated voice, mind and spirit focused on bridging communication gaps between law enforcement and disenfranchised underrepresented communities. For those of you who do not know the OFJ we fought and sued San Francisco and the San Francisco Police Department for its blatant racist practices and policies in1968. It was not until 1973 that the OFJ won the historical and first Consent Decree lawsuit to bring Blacks, Asians, Latin X, women and LGBTQ officers into the San Francisco Police Department. Courageous members of the San Francisco Branch of the NAACP, Public Advocates, and Chinese for Affirmative Action assisted us. Working together as diverse groups in camaraderie …. we all won.BLACK LIVES MATTER, API LIVES MATTER, AND OF COURSE WE CAN & WILL AFFIRM THAT RIGHTFULLY & CONSTITUTIONALLY ALL LIVES DO MATTER!!!
