The San Diego City Council unanimously approved San Diego Police Department Assistant Chief Scott Wahl as its next police chief Monday. Wahl will take over the position from the retiring Chief David Nisleit on June 7. "I'll just be honest with you, I'm full of emotion today," Wahl said before the final vote approving the SDPD veteran to the department's top position. "I'm committed to being transparent, committed to being accountable for the words that come out of my mouth and the actions I take every single day. Thank you very much for this opportunity." Wahl, who has served as a patrolman in SDPD's Southern Division and as a captain in the Northern Division in his 25-year career, was announced in March as Mayor Todd Gloria's pick to succeed Nisleit, who retires after 36 years of service -- including six as chief of police. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/scott-wahl-confirmed-as-next-sdpd-chief/509-7c6f3e04-ede3-4893-996f-21699785df8f