Fred H. Lau
Fred Lau (Chinese: 劉百安,[1] born June 26, 1949) is a former chief of police for San Francisco from 1996–2002. He was the first Asian American to ever hold the position of police chief. He is the current TSA Federal Security Director of the San Francisco International Airport.
Early life
Lau was born at the San Francisco Chinese Hospital in Chinatown, San Francisco, and grew up in Chinatown. He graduated from Galileo High School and San Francisco State University.[2]
Dan Liu began his career in the Honolulu Police Department as a clerk and worked his way up to the rank of Captain before being appointed to the Chief Of Police position October 1, 1948.
Liu initiated strong enforcement programs against vice criminals and lobbied for better working conditions for officers.
He established crime prevention programs such as the Police Activities League.
Liu retired in 1969, after serving 20 years as chief.
Career
Lau entered the SF Police Academy in 1971 and joined the San Francisco Police Department following graduation.[3] He also attended and graduated from City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University.[4]
References
- ↑ 李昆明 金山史上第一位亞裔警察 (in Chinese). 世界新聞網 (World Journal). August 21, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
- ↑ Fred Lau overcame height restrictions to fulfill dream of joining force, San Francisco Chronicle, January 10, 1996.
- ↑ http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fred-Lau-overcame-height-restrictions-to-fulfill-3153484.php
- ↑ http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fred-Lau-overcame-height-restrictions-to-fulfill-3153484.php
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| Police appointments | ||
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| Preceded by Anthony Ribera |
Chief of San Francisco Police Department 1996–2002 |
Succeeded by Prentice E. Sanders |