February Membership Meeting + Public Official of the Year Awards
BOMA San Diego is proud to recognize San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl as the 2026 Public Official of the Year. Since his appointment, Chief Wahl has led a significant department-wide reorganization focused on community-based policing, neighborhood quality of life, and rebuilding trust across San Diego’s communities.
Chief Wahl was selected for this award in recognition of his vision and leadership, including efforts to address the condition of streets and commercial areas, reduce the impacts of homelessness, combat retail crime, and ensure a more responsive police department as the city looks ahead to 2026.
Why Attend?
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Learn more about the SDPD reorganization receiving national attention
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Hear from Chief Wahl's Deputy Chief on how the department is addressing homelessness impacts, retail crime, and neighborhood quality of life
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Better understand public safety priorities affecting commercial properties and business districts
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Network with fellow BOMA San Diego members
San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl's Bio
Scott 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 both he and his father, a 34-year veteran, have been proud to be a part of. Chief Wahl’s vision for the San Diego Police Department is to build an inclusive organization that is reflective of the city we serve and worthy of our community’s trust and collaboration.
Chief Wahl has risen through the ranks since joining the San Diego Police Department on April 13, 1998. He has worked many of the department's patrol commands, investigations and specialized assignments such as legislative affairs, critical incident management, operational support, establishing a new division to address neighborhood quality of life issues, and managing large-scale events and conferences, among others.
Chief Wahl received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from San Diego State University in 1995 and his master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from National University in 2005. He has taught as an adjunct professor for the San Diego Regional Police Academy and Ashford University. Chief Wahl has received numerous awards and commanding officer citations throughout his career. In his spare time, Chief Wahl enjoys running, fishing, golfing and spending time with his wife and four kids.
Cost: $50 for BOMA Principal members; $110 for BOMA Associate members; $150 non-members
Note: Guests with dietary restrictions/preferences please select vegetarian meal option in registration.
