Mission District loses its police captain. Again.

Liza Johansen has been removed as the Mission Station police captain, ending her tenure after just 10 months. She was the second female officer to lead the Mission police district, a position that has seen five captains in four years. Community activists expressed disappointment, stating she made significant strides in improving police-community relations. The Latino Task Force urged the SFPD to reconsider the decision, emphasizing that leadership turnover harms community trust. Johansen's time in office included addressing rampant drug use and disturbances caused by dirt bikers in the Mission District.

In a recent interview, she discussed her efforts to enhance community accessibility through mobile meetings. District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder lamented her departure, calling it a major loss for the Mission community. The SFPD has not provided details on Johansen's successor or the reasons for her removal.