Overview

• Bill Scott announced his resignation as San Francisco's police chief after over eight years in the role, effective late June 2025.
• Scott has been appointed as the inaugural chief of L.A. Metro's new Public Safety Department, which will be built over the next five years.
• Paul Yep, a former SFPD commander and current public safety advisor to Mayor Daniel Lurie, will serve as interim chief but will not seek the permanent role.
• Under Scott's leadership, SFPD implemented over 270 DOJ-recommended reforms, ending federal oversight earlier this year, and reported a 30% drop in crime in Q1 2025.
• Mayor Lurie will select Scott's successor from three finalists provided by the Police Commission, with the search process now underway.