San Francisco Federal Workers Urged to Work Remotely Amid Safety Concerns and Crime Surge

Federal workers at the Nancy Pelosi Federal Building in San Francisco have been advised to work from home due to safety concerns, particularly related to drug activity in the surrounding area. The Department of Health and Human Services issued a memo recommending telework for all Region IX employees. The area near the federal building is known for drug dealers and users congregating, with open-air drug markets operating nearby. It is unclear if other tenants in the building are implementing a similar policy. President Biden has called for federal employees nationwide to return to working in the office, but local officials in San Francisco have been encouraging a return to in-person work.