But there is still more work to be done. I am committed to finding a Chief of Police who is ready to build on this progress.

SFPD’s progress is proof that evidence-based, effective reforms can build trust and keep both communities and officers safe.

Under Chief Scott’s leadership, SFPD enacted major reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and fairness in policing. During his tenure, the city saw a historic drop in violent crime, property crime, and the lowest homicide rate in nearly 50 years.

Even when we did not agree, he was always willing to work together towards our shared goal of making SFPD the best department it could be. I am grateful for his partnership and wish him best in his future endeavors.

I have always considered Chief Scott a trusted partner in efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and fairness in SFPD. In particular, I am very proud of the work we did together on SFPD policies on use of force and on combatting racially biased traffic stops.

Chief Scott has always been a conscientious and dedicated public servant and has led the San Francisco Police Department through a period of significant change and reform. Thanks to his leadership, the SFPD today is a very different department than it was a decade ago.

AABA has always felt like family, and it was wonderful to see my AABA family and celebrate and organize together. May we all see and support each other on our own Rainbow Roads.

I am so proud and lucky to serve on the AABA Board of Directors under the leadership of Kelly Matayoshi, who has met this moment in history with courage, determination and resolve.

This year’s 49th AABA - Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Gala, “Rainbow Road,” was a shining and inspiring celebration of those journeys and of the incredible strength of community and diversity and a clear call to action to the 750 remarkable indvividials gathered there.