Halo Summary:
San Francisco PD just accepted a $9.4 million donation from Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen to level up its RTCC. The donation—approved by the Police Commission and headed to the Board of Supervisors—will fund a high-tech downtown facility with fiber connectivity, drones, video walls, LPRs, and real-time analytics.
Right now, the RTCC is operating out of a small basement. This move will give it space to expand and modernize—rent-free through 2026. Since launching in March 2024, the RTCC has already supported 500+ arrests and helped cut auto theft by 41%. City leaders are calling the tech a game-changer.
