The Email I received from the SFPD in regards to last night’s story

Officer Albie Esparza #4150

Public Information Officer

San Francisco Police Department

Office of the Chief of Police

Media Relations Unit

Me. Greetings, first off, let me just thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Bill Raymer and I’m working on an article going over online harassment and it’s real world consequences and I wanted to ask a couple of questions. http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/08/29/gaming-vlogger-anita-sarkeesian-is-forced-from-home-after-receiving-harrowing-death-threats/

On August 29, the Washington post ran an article on the subject of Anita Sarkeesian (an internet, feminist commentator) was forced to flee her home after receiving “viable” death threats over Twitter. Sarkeesian then went on to claim that the SFPD were clueless as to handle threats online, even going on record claiming that she was asked why didnt she stop making content when the threats

(https://twitter.com/femfreq/status/506868395841581056)

After taking all this information into consideration, I have a few questions.

Me

How did dispatch really answer Anita Sarkeesian’s call on the August. 26th of august (she alleged the call took place between 8pm an midnight)?

Officer Albie

I have been unable to locate any record on the date or name with the information provided. You may ask our Department of Emergency Management who handles 911 calls. They are at 415-558-3295



2. What is the standard procedure when dealing with a victim being harassed through social media?



The department takes all crimes seriously. Victims are treated with respect and reports are filed and investigated.

3.When did the Washington Post (or any news media outlet) contact the Sfpd about this story?

The Washington Post never contacted our office for any comment on this story.

So, there you have it folks. I did take the liberty of calling the number provided to me prior to this email, they claim to never have received a call either.