Mayor Names SDPD’s Next Police Chief

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced Thursday the appointment of the city’s next police chief, David Nisleit.The new chief of the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) was named following a nationwide search that began in September for a leader to fill the role, as current SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman prepares to retire in March due to requirements laid out by the city pension and retirement program known as “DROP.” City Councilmember Calls for Water Department Audit The mayor’s office said more than 2,000 people participated in six community forums and an online survey over the last few months to help find the new chief of police. Interviews with candidates were conducted last month.Zimmerman – the city’s first-ever female police chief – has held the position since March 4, 2014. She replaced retiring Chief William Lansdowne and was appointed as Faulconer took office as mayor of San Diego. 4 Injured in Construction Accident near Petco Park Zimmerman has been with the SDPD since Oct. 21, 1982.Photo Credit: Rory Devine
Source: NBC San Diego