Wahl, currently an assistant chief, will succeed David Nisleit, who will retire in June after 36 years of service.
The San Diego Police Department headquarters is seen in this photo taken May 11, 2023. San Diego, Calif.
Gloria made the announcement in a Thursday press conference at City Hall, accompanied by Nieslet; council members Jennifer Campbell, Joe LaCava and Marni von Wilpert; and COO Eric Dargan.According to Gloria's office, the selection was made"following an extensive national search and interview process that included vetting by community and law enforcement leaders."
Gloria's office said that Wahl's first priorities are"building trust and legitimacy among community members, reinvesting in leadership development for police employees, and streamlining the department's organizational model to improve efficiency and effectiveness."A lifelong San Diego resident, Wahl is the son of a San Diego police officer. He and his wife Stephanie have four children.
He served as department spokesperson for three years,"boosting transparency and giving a voice to police initiatives in the community," according to Gloria's office. When Wahl was captain of SDPD's Northern Division, he worked with community groups to reduce gun violence and residential burglaries, the city reported.
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