San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' group says they will 'recall' any politician who attempts to defund them again

On Thursday, the San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' Association issued a warning to politicians, stating that they would initiate a substantial recall campaign against any politician who attempts to defund law enforcement agencies again. The vow to take action comes after California residents overwhelmingly voted to enact stricter public safety measures this general election cycle, in response to the failed Democratic defund the police movement that desecrated cities across the West Coast, including once-thriving San Francisco.

"If any politician attempts to defund us or cripple law enforcement again, we will initiate, start to finish a recall process of that politician," the San Francisco Deputy Sherriffs' Association wrote on X, which represents the majority of law enforcement personnel that make up the San Francisco Sheriff's Department. Its members include more than 750 deputy sheriffs and senior deputy sheriffs, according to the association's website.

The San Francisco Deputy Sheriffs' Association PAC is committed to combating crime by promoting anti-criminal legislation reform and electing legislators who prioritize public safety and law enforcement. California had one of the largest shifts to the right of any state this election cycle, with residents voting for law and order rather than pro-crime progressive policies, and the sheriff's union appears to want to keep the trend going in order to restore public safety in San Francisco.

Over the past few years, San Francisco has been the focal point of the political discourse regarding progressive policies that have been unsuccessful. The city of San Francisco fell into a lawless, crime-ridden society as a result of the defund the police movement of 2020 and the passage of pro-crime laws, including controversial harm reduction policies that enable drug addicts. This led to a mass exodus of businesses and residents in response to the increase in crime, open-air drug use, and homelessness.

San Francisco residents successfully ousted Mayor London Breed on Tuesday, a candidate that members of the SFDSA also wanted to see gone. The organization recently said in a blog post that Mayor Breed had developed a society of "addiction and despair" through her unlawful policies, resulting in San Francisco becoming "under siege."

Daniel Lurie, who was endorsed by the SFDSA, was elected to be the next mayor of San Francisco. The SFDSA appeared to be thrilled by the outcome of the election, according to a statement made by the organization on Friday.

"We are eager to partner with Mayor-elect Lurie to create real solutions that prioritize public safety and improve the quality of life for every resident in San Francisco," SFDSA president Ken Lomba said. "His leadership marks a new era for our city, and the SFDSA is committed to doing our part to support his efforts."