Kevin Benedicto
@kevinbenedicto.bsky.social
Attorney, criminal justice reform advocate, San Francisco Police Commissioner
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Thank you to Mayor Daniel Lurie for gathering over fifty AANHPI commissioners, department heads, and city officials in a show of unity and strength.
It is an honor to serve the people of San Francisco.
It is an honor to serve the people of San Francisco.
May 8, 2025 at 7:57 AM
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Thank you to Mayor Daniel Lurie for gathering over fifty AANHPI commissioners, department heads, and city officials in a show of unity and strength.
It is an honor to serve the people of San Francisco.
It is an honor to serve the people of San Francisco.
So proud to stand alongside 10,000 lawyers in 50 cities who marched in support of the rule of law and reaffirmed our oaths to protect and uphold our Constitution.
May 8, 2025 at 7:41 AM
So proud to stand alongside 10,000 lawyers in 50 cities who marched in support of the rule of law and reaffirmed our oaths to protect and uphold our Constitution.
But there is still more work to be done. I am committed to finding a Chief of Police who is ready to build on this progress.
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
But there is still more work to be done. I am committed to finding a Chief of Police who is ready to build on this progress.
SFPD’s progress is proof that evidence-based, effective reforms can build trust and keep both communities and officers safe.
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
SFPD’s progress is proof that evidence-based, effective reforms can build trust and keep both communities and officers safe.
Under Chief Scott’s leadership, SFPD enacted major reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in policing. During his tenure, the city saw a historic drop in violent crime, property crime, and the lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Under Chief Scott’s leadership, SFPD enacted major reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in policing. During his tenure, the city saw a historic drop in violent crime, property crime, and the lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.
I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow members of the Police Commission, Mayor Lurie, the Board of Supervisors, and most importantly the community to conduct a national search for a new SFPD Chief.
May 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
I look forward to working collaboratively with my fellow members of the Police Commission, Mayor Lurie, the Board of Supervisors, and most importantly the community to conduct a national search for a new SFPD Chief.
Even when we did not agree, he was always willing to work together towards our shared goal of making SFPD the best department it could be. I am grateful for his partnership and wish him best in his future endeavors.
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Even when we did not agree, he was always willing to work together towards our shared goal of making SFPD the best department it could be. I am grateful for his partnership and wish him best in his future endeavors.
I have always considered Chief Scott a trusted partner in efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and fairness in SFPD. In particular, I am very proud of the work we did together on SFPD policies on use of force and on combatting racially biased traffic stops.
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I have always considered Chief Scott a trusted partner in efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and fairness in SFPD. In particular, I am very proud of the work we did together on SFPD policies on use of force and on combatting racially biased traffic stops.
Chief Scott has always been a conscientious and dedicated public servant and has led the San Francisco Police Department through a period of significant change and reform. Thanks to his leadership, the SFPD today is a very different department than it was a decade ago.
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Chief Scott has always been a conscientious and dedicated public servant and has led the San Francisco Police Department through a period of significant change and reform. Thanks to his leadership, the SFPD today is a very different department than it was a decade ago.
I first met Bill Scott when he was named Chief, and I was working as a pro bono attorney on criminal justice reform issues. I have worked closely with him over the last eight years, including as a member of the Police Commission for these last three years.
May 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
I first met Bill Scott when he was named Chief, and I was working as a pro bono attorney on criminal justice reform issues. I have worked closely with him over the last eight years, including as a member of the Police Commission for these last three years.
AABA has always felt like family, and it was wonderful to see my AABA family and celebrate and organize together. May we all see and support each other on our own Rainbow Roads.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
AABA has always felt like family, and it was wonderful to see my AABA family and celebrate and organize together. May we all see and support each other on our own Rainbow Roads.
I am so proud and lucky to serve on the AABA Board of Directors under the leadership of Kelly Matayoshi, who has met this moment in history with courage, determination and resolve.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I am so proud and lucky to serve on the AABA Board of Directors under the leadership of Kelly Matayoshi, who has met this moment in history with courage, determination and resolve.
This year’s 49th AABA - Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Gala, “Rainbow Road,” was a shining and inspiring celebration of those journeys and of the incredible strength of community and diversity and a clear call to action to the 750 remarkable indvividials gathered there.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
This year’s 49th AABA - Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Gala, “Rainbow Road,” was a shining and inspiring celebration of those journeys and of the incredible strength of community and diversity and a clear call to action to the 750 remarkable indvividials gathered there.
All of us have walked long, winding, colorful roads to become the people we are today.
April 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
All of us have walked long, winding, colorful roads to become the people we are today.
Power not panic. In difficult times we have to band together as a community to harness and exercise our power. Last week the Minority Bar Coalition of the SF Bay Area Presidents Summit brought together leaders of over 20 Bay Area bar associations to do just that.
April 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Power not panic. In difficult times we have to band together as a community to harness and exercise our power. Last week the Minority Bar Coalition of the SF Bay Area Presidents Summit brought together leaders of over 20 Bay Area bar associations to do just that.
The San Francisco legal community came together to celebrate the Korean American Bar Association of Northern California’s 40th Anniversary Gala!
March 3, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The San Francisco legal community came together to celebrate the Korean American Bar Association of Northern California’s 40th Anniversary Gala!
Closing out Black History Month celebrating and being inspired by community!
March 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Closing out Black History Month celebrating and being inspired by community!
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize and distribute free groceries to seniors at the Chi Sing Community Center. A great service event organized by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Community Service Committee!
March 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize and distribute free groceries to seniors at the Chi Sing Community Center. A great service event organized by the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Community Service Committee!
It was an honor to gather with community in Chinatown in celebration of Paul Yep’s appointment as Chief of Public Safety to Mayor Daniel Lurie. I look forward to working together to keep our city safe and ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in SFPD.
March 3, 2025 at 8:48 AM
It was an honor to gather with community in Chinatown in celebration of Paul Yep’s appointment as Chief of Public Safety to Mayor Daniel Lurie. I look forward to working together to keep our city safe and ensure transparency, accountability, and fairness in SFPD.
As the son of immigrants who fled a corrupt and repressive regime to give their children a chance at a better life, it was an honor to speak on behalf of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area supporting this resolution defending birthright citizenship.
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Public Comment on San Francisco Board of Supervisors Resolution Defending Birthright Citizenship
YouTube video by Kevin Benedicto
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February 20, 2025 at 11:43 PM
As the son of immigrants who fled a corrupt and repressive regime to give their children a chance at a better life, it was an honor to speak on behalf of the Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area supporting this resolution defending birthright citizenship.
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Tonight I attended the 30th anniversary of the death of Jim Guellf, killed in the line of duty by a heavily armed and armored suspect. After his death his brother Lee helped pass new laws to limit access to weapons and tools of war. His friends, and family have kept his memory and legacy alive.
November 14, 2024 at 6:36 AM
Tonight I attended the 30th anniversary of the death of Jim Guellf, killed in the line of duty by a heavily armed and armored suspect. After his death his brother Lee helped pass new laws to limit access to weapons and tools of war. His friends, and family have kept his memory and legacy alive.
Thank you to Debra Walker for the tour of the SF Dems HQ, and to the amazing staff and volunteers working around the clock until Election Day! Less than a week to go to win this thing and stand up and fight for what we believe in! #HarrisWalz
October 29, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Thank you to Debra Walker for the tour of the SF Dems HQ, and to the amazing staff and volunteers working around the clock until Election Day! Less than a week to go to win this thing and stand up and fight for what we believe in! #HarrisWalz
Last week I had the honor and privilege to attend the @sfpd.bsky.social Medal of Valor Ceremony. Congratulations to the officers who acted with courage, wisdom, and dedication and earned these awards.
October 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Last week I had the honor and privilege to attend the @sfpd.bsky.social Medal of Valor Ceremony. Congratulations to the officers who acted with courage, wisdom, and dedication and earned these awards.
TODAY (10/21) is the last day to register to vote online in California. If you are not registered, register by 11:59 pm today online. After today, voters have to complete the same day registration process and request their ballots in person.
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October 21, 2024 at 6:05 PM
TODAY (10/21) is the last day to register to vote online in California. If you are not registered, register by 11:59 pm today online. After today, voters have to complete the same day registration process and request their ballots in person.
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October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This week the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium hosted an event on the steps of City Hall as city leaders recommitted to ending the public health and public safety crises posed by domestic and intimate partner violence.
October 13, 2024 at 12:30 AM
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This week the San Francisco Domestic Violence Consortium hosted an event on the steps of City Hall as city leaders recommitted to ending the public health and public safety crises posed by domestic and intimate partner violence.