Park Station Newsletter March 26, 2026

As we close out another Women’s History Month, I’ve taken time to reflect on the women who paved the way before me, the women who trained and guided me, and the women who continue to strengthen this department every day. Being a woman in the San Francisco Police Department has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and that pride comes, in large part, from the remarkable women who shaped my journey from day one.

When I entered the Academy in June of 1999, I was one of ten women in a class of fifty recruits. We were a tight-knit group; supportive, determined, and committed to helping one another succeed. The bonds we built carried us through the challenges of training and set the foundation for the careers that followed.

I was fortunate to begin my field training under two incredible women: Field Training Officer Jennifer Jackson and Field Training Sergeant Carrie Lucas. They modeled professionalism, courage, and what it truly means to serve this city with integrity.

When I moved on to probation at Ingleside Station, I again found myself surrounded by strong women leaders. Commanding Officer Marsha Ashe and Lieutenant Molly Pengel demonstrated every day that women could not only serve in leadership roles but excel in them. Their example reinforced that respect is earned through character, competence, and commitment; traits they displayed in abundance.

Over the years, I’ve been influenced and inspired by countless women across this department, from field officers to command staff. Each of them has contributed to the inclusive, professional, and forward thinking culture that makes SFPD one of the best law enforcement agencies to work for.

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I want to acknowledge and honor all of the women, past and present, who have served this department with strength, resilience, and heart. Your contributions have shaped our history, enriched our present, and will continue to inspire the generations that follow.

Captain Angela Wilhelm #716

Commanding Officer

Park Police Station