Scott Wiener, Supervisor, District 8

"Almost every commercial area in my district relies on the Patrol Specials as a supplement to standard police public safety services... [I write] my support for the Patrol Specials and my belief that the program should continue to serve the community." (from letter to Police Commission)

George Gascon, former Police Chief

"There’s no question that in some places there are people who certainly are in favor of having Patrol Specials. This is not to take away from the quality of service that Patrol Special officers provide because I think some of them are very professional and they are very courteous and very effective in what they do.” (quoted in the Bay Guardian)

Gary Delagnes, President, Police Officers Association

"There is a role for the special police as extra eyes and ears for police officers." (quoted in the Wall Street Journal)

Robert Bedwell, peace officer, retired

"Large urban cities have monumental problems including the rise in crime, budget cuts and layoffs. The best strategy to fight crime is to expand this police agency as an asset, and permit them to improve security as the 'eyes and ears' of the SFPD." (from letter to Police Commission)

Dr. Joe Marshall, former Police Commission President