The Brief
- San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is stepping down after more than eight years on the job to lead another police department.
- He is the longest-serving chief in SFPD history.
- Paul Yep will serve as the interim chief.
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott is stepping down after more than eight years on the job to lead another police department.
Mayor Daniel Lurie and Scott made the announcement at a news conference on Wednesday, touting the fact that crime is almost down from 30% from last year and the homicide rate was the lowest in 2024 in more than 60 years.
Scott did not say what agency he was going to. He was sworn in as chief in 2017, the longest-serving chief in SFPD history.…