Captain Michelle Jean was born in Gridley, California, and grew up in Yuba City, California. She joined San Francisco Police Department in 1991, having been inspired by her father, a retired police captain in the Sutter County Sheriff’s Department. She began her SFPD career with assignments at Bayview, Tenderloin and Park stations. As a sergeant, she worked six and a half years at Ingleside Station. After being promoted to lieutenant, she served at Mission, Richmond and Tenderloin stations.  She also worked in the department’s Special Victims Unit, followed by an assignment with the Internal Affairs Division and at the SFPD Academy, before being appointed to captain and serving in the Homeland Security Unit. Upon graduation from the FBI National Academy, Jean was assigned to Richmond Station as its captain in July 2018.

“Although the Richmond includes Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach and the world-famous Great Highway, our district is more like a small town within a big city. Our officers are grateful for our local support. We attend many community events and work closely with residents to address safety and quality-of-life concerns in our district.”
- Captain Michelle Jean