New San Francisco Police Chief Derrick Lew Promises "Golden Era" At City Hall Introduction

CBS Bay Area

December 5, 2025

San Francisco's newly appointed police chief, Derrick Lew, is taking office with an ambitious promise: "I truly believe we're entering a golden era in San Francisco."

His selection marks the culmination of a nationwide search by Mayor Daniel Lurie, who announced Lew as the successor to former Chief Bill Scott, who led the department since 2017, and left to head the Los Angeles Metro Police.

Lew, a San Francisco native, called the appointment "the honor of a lifetime," reflecting on a path he once never expected to take. After a short stint in finance, he returned home to pursue a career in law enforcement and, over two decades, rose steadily through the ranks/. He began as an officer at Bayview and Mission Stations, advancing to sergeant at Central Station, then captain of Ingleside.

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