""I've been clear since day one that public safety is my top priority. And Steven Betz has been a key leader in our work to keep San Franciscans safe and reduce crime by 30%.""
""I'm grateful and eager to step into this role at such a critical moment for San Francisco. After nearly a decade working inside the Police Department, I know how hard our public safety professionals work and how much they care about this city.""
""Public safety doesn't happen in silos. Our city departments share a common mission, and I'm proud to have strong relationships across all of them. San Francisco has made real progress: Crime is down, we're bringing more officers onto the force, and we're using more effective approaches to tackle drug issues.""
Steven Betz has been appointed as San Francisco's new public safety chief after serving as assistant public safety chief. Under Mayor Lurie's administration, crime has decreased by 25% in 2025. Betz will lead initiatives to further reduce crime and disrupt drug markets. Mayor Lurie emphasized Betz's leadership in public safety efforts, while Betz expressed gratitude for the role and highlighted the importance of collaboration among city departments to enhance public safety and continue the progress made in reducing crime.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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