Wahl received praise from councilmembers and the public for his experience and willingness to listen. But some questioned his ability to address long-standing racial disparities in policing.
Newly appointed San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl speaks at a press conference alongside San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on March 21, 2024.
The nearly two-and-a-half hour meeting began with Mayor Todd Gloria thanking the retiring police chief, David Nisleit, for his service and praising Wahl for his 26 years of experience within the San Diego Police Department. Most of the public speakers supported Wahl, saying he shows a willingness to listen. But a handful questioned whether Wahl was capable of addressing"Please know that we are ready to work with our next police chief," said Francine Maxwell, an activist in Southeast San Diego."But we want you to stop using the progressive buzzwords and roll up your sleeves and ask the tough questions. Those are our tax dollars. These are our Black men that get stopped daily.
"I just had a meeting with the Commission on Police Practices, and every single person in that meeting said that the San Diego Police Department does not come to the table and engage and interact appropriately," Foster said."They do not provide information that is required for to do their job.
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