Portrait of Richard Hongisto
LOCAL · CA · 1992-1992

Richard Hongisto

Police Chief · San Francisco · California

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Fired 6 weeks in over Bay Times newspaper-purchase scandal

Background

Richard Hongisto (—) was California's Police Chief · San Francisco of San Francisco 1992–1992 (1 year). Took office after Anthony D. Ribera (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: Fired 6 weeks in over Bay Times newspaper-purchase scandal. Same-year political environment (1992): Governor Pete Wilson; Attorney General Dan Lungren.

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