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Community surveys and meetings shape police chief recruitment priorities

San Francisco Police Commission · October 8, 2025
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Ralph Anderson & Associates reported 227 formal survey responses and multiple neighborhood meetings. Residents consistently prioritized a chief with local knowledge or large-city experience, strong leadership, accountability, and responsible use of technology; foot beats, staffing and behavioral-health partnerships were common priorities.

Consultant Daniel Hahn told the Police Commission that outreach for the police chief search included community meetings across neighborhoods, 227 formal surveys and numerous emails and submissions.

Hahn said Ralph Anderson & Associates facilitated nine community meetings and incorporated notes from a tenth meeting hosted by commissioners. Neighborhoods included Noe Valley, Ocean View, Richmond, North Beach,…

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