A new police chief has been selected in San Francisco.

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced Wednesday Deputy Chief Derrick Lew will be the city's new police chief.

"Today marks the beginning of a new era for the San Francisco Police Department and our city. Derrick Lew has been shaped by this city, earning his stripes on the street and earning trust in communities across the city. He knows this city, he knows this department, and he knows the communities we serve. From my first day in office, I’ve said that public safety is my top priority, and it will always be my top priority. Everything we’re trying to achieve as a city depends on people feeling safe in our neighborhoods, in our businesses, and on our streets and transit. Because of the hard work of the women and men of the San Francisco Poli

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