Jeff Liu, East Palo Alto's permanent police chief, was appointed to the position last week, city officials said.
Liu, who began his law enforcement career as an officer with the department in September 2000, was appointed to the top job, City Manager Melvin Gaines told the East Palo Alto City Council at its April 18 meeting.
Liu was promoted to sergeant in 2009, major in 2015 and acting chief in 2021.
His appointment was the result of an extensive recruitment and selection process that involved community members, city staff and council, according to