Peter Walsh

Deputy Chief Peter Walsh was born and raised in the Sunset District of San Francisco. He attended St. Ignatius College Prep and went on to earn a BA in Government from St. Mary's College and a JD from Golden Gate University. He joined the SFPD in 1991 and worked in the Park, Mission, and Ingleside Districts. In his roles as Inspector, Sergeant, and Lieutenant, he worked in Internal Affairs, Sex Crimes, Burglary, and Special Investigations, as well as the Richmond and Tenderloin Districts. As a Captain, he worked in the Administration Bureau and the Risk Management Office. In February 2017, he was promoted to Commander in the Chief of Staff's Office. In September 2019 Walsh became the Commander of Field Operations, Golden Gate Division. In November 2021 Walsh became Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. In July 2023 he was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Administration Bureau.