Current San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl

Scott Wahl, the current Chief of Police for the City of San Diego. Chief Wahl was promoted to serve as the City of San Diego's 36th Chief of Police on June 7, 2024—Chief Wahl oversees the police department for the eighth-largest City in the nation. Chief Wahl is a fourth-generation San Diegan who grew up in the Clairemont community. He has a deep love for San Diego and the San Diego Police Department, which he and his father, a 34-year veteran, have been proud to be part of. Chief Wahl has risen through the ranks since joining the San Diego Police Department on April 13, 1998. He has worked on many of the department's patrol commands, investigations, and specialized assignments. Chief Wahl received his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from San Diego State University in 1995 and his master's degree in Leadership from National University in 2005. Chief Wahl has received numerous awards and commanding officer citations throughout his career.