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Police Commission honors Chief Heather J. Fong in farewell meeting
Summary
Chief Heather J. Fong delivered closing remarks summarizing achievements and partnerships after 32 years with SFPD; commissioners and community representatives presented a certificate of honor and praised her leadership and department turnaround.
Chief Heather J. Fong used her final Police Commission meeting on Aug. 5 to highlight departmental accomplishments, thank staff and community partners, and reflect on changes in leadership and accountability during her tenure.
In prepared remarks she cited partnerships with city departments and community organizations, investments in staffing and units such as cold-case and crime analysis, and a renewed focus on foot patrols and accountability systems.
Commissioners and public speakers paid tribute. Annie Chung of Self Help for the Elderly presented flowers and praised Fong’s long record of community access and service. Multiple commissioners recounted how the department’s reputation had changed during Fong’s term and presented a certificate of honor recognizing her service dating to her start as an officer (the certificate cites an appointment date and length of service).
The commission said it will welcome Chief Gascon as the incoming chief next week; no formal policy actions were taken connected to the retirement during this meeting.
