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SFPD Chief William Scott Discusses Use of Force and Community Trust

William Scott became San Francisco's police chief early this year after former chief Greg Suhr was forced out amid numerous controversies including several officer-involved fatalities and a scandal involving racist and homophobic texts between officers. Chief Scott came to San Francisco from Los Angeles, where he was the highest ranking African-American police officer. Forum talks to Chief Scott about efforts to reform the city's beleaguered police department and restore the community's trust in their police force.
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San Francisco Police Chief William Scott joined the department on Jan 23, 2017. (Photo: San Francisco Police Department)

William Scott became San Francisco’s police chief early this year after former chief Greg Suhr was forced out amid numerous controversies including several officer-involved fatalities and a scandal involving racist and homophobic texts between officers. Chief Scott came to San Francisco from Los Angeles, where he was the highest ranking African-American police officer. Forum talks to Chief Scott about efforts to reform the city’s beleaguered police department and restore the community’s trust in their police force.

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William Scott,
chief of police, San Francisco Police Department

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