Assistant Chief Scott Wahl, a 25-year veteran with the San Diego Police Department, has been appointed the city's next top cop
After months of searching, San Diego's mayor tapped a familiar face to be the city's next top cop. At a news conference in his office Thursday morning, Mayor Todd Gloria announced his appointment of San Diego police Assistant Chief Scott Wahl, a 25-year veteran of the department and a lifelong San Diego County resident. Gloria said Wahl would 'hit the ground running on day one.
'I love this city, and I love this police department,' Wahl said. 'I am here because want to make a difference in this police department. Wahl's nomination follows a four-month, nationwide search for the city's next police leader. Current police Chief David Nisleit must retire in June due to his participation in the city's deferred retirement option program, known as DROP.
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