REVERE, MA – Today, Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. announced the appointment of Maria LaVita as the 27th Chief of Police for the City of Revere. The appointment of Chief LaVita was supported by a unanimous vote on behalf of the Revere City Council. An attorney and proud graduate of Revere Public Schools, LaVita brings more than 30 years of experience in the Revere Police Department, including eight years as a member of the command staff. She is the first woman in the City’s history to serve as Chief, and the first female chief appointed in Suffolk County.
“Chief LaVita is the most qualified person to lead the Revere Police Department into the future. It was evident from the beginning of the selection p
rocess that her qualifications – including nearly 30 years on the force, 16 as a superior officer, and a Juris Doctor degree – were a cut above the rest,” commented Mayor Keefe. He continued, “Our interview panel was unanimous in their support of Chief LaVita’s selection. Today is a proud day for the city of Revere. I am confident in the ability of the Revere Police Department to serve our residents under chief LaVita’s leadership.”
Chief LaVita has served as Interim Chief of Police for the Department since June 3, 2025, when Chief David Callahan announced his retirement. As Chief, she will focus on continuing to build trust through community policing and leveraging the latest in policing technology to ensure the department is applying best practices of 21st century policing…