Fast Times San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins on Public Safety
12 snips
May 30, 2025 
Brooke Jenkins, the recently reelected District Attorney of San Francisco, is tackling the city's drug crisis and public safety. She shares her journey from loss to leadership, emphasizing community trust. Jenkins discusses balancing progressive policies with public safety, advocates for harm reduction in the face of the fentanyl epidemic, and highlights the importance of community input in shaping policy. She also navigates the political landscape, collaborating with city leaders to address pressing issues like homelessness and crime.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Personal Tragedy Inspired Career
- Brooke Jenkins lost her infant son and this tragedy motivated her to become a prosecutor.
- She wanted to be a voice for those facing trauma and injustice from day one in her law career.
Balanced Accountability Approach
- Jenkins saw progressivism shift into non-prosecution under Chesa Boudin and rejected that approach.
- She promotes thoughtful accountability balancing alternatives with public safety, not indiscriminate incarceration.
Democrats Lose Public Safety Focus
- The Democratic Party has lost focus by clinging to ideology over delivering tangible safety results.
- Voters want practical government services including safe, clean streets, not just idealistic rhetoric.