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Commission elects new leaders and honors President Loftus as she departs
Summary
The Police Commission elected its new leadership on Jan. 11, naming Vice President Turman (Terman/Turman naming in transcript) as president and Commissioner Thomas Mizuko as vice president; commissioners and public speakers gave extended tributes to President Loftus before the vote, and the meeting adjourned in memory of Airport Officer Stuart Mulver.
The commission used its Jan. 11 meeting to elect new leadership and to hear lengthy public and commissioner tributes ahead of President Susie Loftus’s departure from the Police Commission.
Commissioners nominated and voted to make Vice President Turman (as recorded in roll call) the next commission president; the roll call recorded the motion as passing (vote recorded in transcript). Commissioner Thomas Mizuko was elected vice president in a subsequent roll call that passed by unanimous consent. Commissioners emphasized continuity of reform work and thanked Loftus for her leadership on use-of-force policy, Vision Zero and community engagement.
Several public commenters and community partners used the public-comment period to thank Loftus for her outreach to young people and for the commission’s collaboration with community groups. "You have been such a champion of Vision 0," said Kathy DeLuca of Walk San Francisco. Others recounted personal assistance and mentorship provided by Loftus during summers and community programs.
The meeting also concluded with a memorial for Airport Bureau Officer Stuart (Stu) Mulver (star 4100), who died suddenly while on duty on Jan. 8, 2017. Commissioners read biographical details, recounted his service (including Gold Medal of Valor and response to the Asiana crash at SFO) and the commission adjourned in his honor.
