Port of San Diego Harbor Police Chief Magda Fernandez will retire effective December 10, 2026, the Port announced October 28. Fernandez joined the department as a recruit in 2001 and was sworn in as chief in May 2022. Sources: Port announces Harbor Police leadership transition.
Port President and CEO Scott Chadwick has appointed Assistant Chief Jeffrey Geary to succeed Fernandez and Captain Jonathan George to become assistant chief. The department provides policing and marine firefighting around San Diego Bay and police protection at San Diego International Airport under contract with the airport authority. Sources: Port announces Harbor Police leadership transition.
Compiled by San Diego Sentinel Staff with AI assistance from the linked public records. First published October 30, 2026 08:23 -07:00 (Pacific time).