Leaders of Change: Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman

Leading a Team Through Challenges to a "Culture of Excellence"

San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman

Chief Shelley Zimmerman was promoted to San Diego's Chief of Police on March 4, 2014.

Chief Zimmerman took over a Police Department facing charges of police wrongdoing and misconduct. She quickly took action to lead the police force back to a "culture of excellence".

Chief Zimmerman has worked many of the San Diego Police Department's patrol commands. Shelley also has extensive investigative experience. Some of Chief Zimmerman's prior assignments have included Vice, Narcotics, Internal Affairs, Multi-Cultural Community Relations Office, the Mayor's Executive Protection Detail, the Narcotics Task Force and the Field Lieutenant position.

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