Paul Yep, who would have been a top candidate, has been in charge of SFPD since former chief, Bill Scott, left. However, he tells the San Francisco Chronicle he's not applying for the full-time role.
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The headhunting firm in charge of finding a new chief says it has received applications from 34 other people.