SOMA WEST Has A Safety Patrol!
SOMA West has a dedicated Safety Patrol, with uniformed Safety Ambassadors on bikes patrolling the neighborhood as part of its Clean & Safe Initiatives. These ambassadors provide a highly visible presence and serve as the eyes and ears of the San Francisco Police Department, helping to deter crime and maintain community safety.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Safety Ambassadors handle street disorder response, trespass enforcement, alarm response, security escorts, and referrals to human service programs. Their constant presence and close communication with local police help deter panhandling, crime, and vandalism.
For assistance, call 1.888.415.SOMA (7662):
Dial 1 for Service
Dial 2 for Security
Dial 3 to Leave a Message.
Here are a few generic safety suggestions:
- Pick up a free safety whistle at bars and other venues around the Cultural District!
- Blow three times if you need assistance. Repeat as needed.
- Blow your whistle when you spot danger.
- If you hear a whistle, move towards the sound. Call 911 if serious. Add your whistle to the sounds if safe to do so.
- Narcan and fentanyl test strips provided by the Cultural District are also widely available.
- For emergency safety or medical issues, please dial 911.
- For non-emergency police matters, please call the SFPD at 415-553-0123.
- For outdoor cleanliness issues please use https://sf311.org/ — The Soma West CBD will receive the notification, and get on it ASAP.
- For graffiti removal, or other cleanliness- or safety-related services, visit somawestcbd.org/services.
- If you are visiting from a location without dedicated bike lanes, be extra alert wherever you see green pavement markings.
- Respect pedestrian crosswalk lights and “no pedestrian crossing” signs.
- Be respectful and polite to people on the street, but remain alert.
- Before you leave with someone you meet in a bar, introduce them to a friend, an event host, a bartender, or the door security staff, and listen to any feedback they may offer about them.
- Do not leave your beverage unattended.
- Be part of the solution.
- Lots of great safety information resides on the SafetyBlows website.
- Castro Community on Patrol offers periodic self-defense and other trainings.
- The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have launched an initiative to promote safer hookups, called Safety First, Sexy Second.
- Other useful phone numbers;
- City Services and Information; 311
- Southern Police Station: 415-575-6000
- Mobile Crisis Team: 41-970-4000
- Comprehensive Child Crisis: 415-970-3800
- SFMTA Parking Enforcement: 415-553-1200
- SF Animal Control (Emergency Dispatch): 415-554-9400
- Suicide and Crisis Call Line: 988
- SOMA West Community Benefit District Services: 888-415-7662 or service@swcbd.org
- See also our Community Safety Resources page.
The annual Up Your Alley Street Fair was a great success, despite less-than-balmy temperatures. The LEATHER & LGBTQ Cultural District booth was nicely positioned, and got a great many visitors.
