San Francisco's New Police Chief Is Derrick Lew | KQED

"Lew has worked at the city's Ingleside, Bayview and Mission police stations and later became captain of the Ingleside station in 2022. He was later promoted to commander and ran the city's Drug Market Agency Coordinating Center, an effort started by former Mayor London Breed to bring together various city agencies to tackle outdoor drug dealing. Most recently, he led the city's Field Operations Bureau and served as deputy chief under Yep."

""He has shown remarkable leadership throughout his career across multiple units in our department," Yep said in a statement. "The hard-working men and women of this department will have support at the highest levels as public safety continues to improve in San Francisco." Yep has worked closely with Lurie's administration since his early days on the campaign trail, and was selected as his Chief of Public Safety before serving as interim chief."

""Derrick Lew has been shaped by this city, earning his stripes on the street and earning trust in communities across the city. He knows this city, he knows this department, and he knows the communities we serve," Lurie said in a statement. "Public safety is my top priority, and it will always be my top priority. Everything we're trying to achieve as a city depends on people feeling safe in our neighborhoods, in our businesses, and on our streets and transit.""

Derrick Lew advanced through the city's Ingleside, Bayview and Mission stations, became Ingleside captain in 2022, and was promoted to commander to lead the Drug Market Agency Coordinating Center coordinating agencies against outdoor drug dealing. He later led the Field Operations Bureau and served as deputy chief under Yep. Leadership praised Lew's record and emphasized departmental support as public safety improves. Mayor Lurie cited Lew's street experience, community trust, and deep knowledge of the city and department. The Police Commission conducted a nationwide search; commissioners noted Lew's medal of valor and respect among rank-and-file officers.

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