The SFPD’s controversial billboard recruiting campaign stunt last fall appears to have paid off, as the department says it welcomed 12 lateral transfers this year — its largest class in a decade and among the highest paid in the nation.
The San Francisco Police Department swore in 12 experienced officers Monday who transferred from other law enforcement agencies around the Bay Area and elsewhere in California, marking its largest lateral academy class in 10 years, according to a news release.
“These new lateral officers will join a family of hard-working members that are keeping the streets clean and safe in the greatest city in the world,” said Chief Derrick Lew…