SF State University Police Captain Robert Yick outlines 32 years of experience and interest in serving San Mateo County

Robert Yick, a captain with San Francisco State University Police who said he serves as acting chief about 25% of the time, introduced himself at a San Mateo County meeting and summarized his law enforcement career.

"My name is Robert Yick, and I am a fifth generation San Franciscan," Yick said, noting that his "family immigrated to the city in 1865." He described himself as "a law enforcement leader with 32 years of experience and shaped by San Francisco's immigrant neighborhoods."

Yick said he previously served with the San Francisco Police Department and retired as acting commander of the metro division. He described the metro division as covering three stations and "approximately 364 members total." He also said he had been captain of multiple stations and staff services during his career.

He summarized four principles that guide his work: "transparency, community, effectiveness, and purpose," and said that despite his lengthy career he "believe[s] I have more to contribute and would welcome the opportunity to continue this work in San Mateo County."