On January 5, 2017, Roxana Kennedy became the first woman to lead the police department of Chula Vista Police Department.
At the time, Kennedy assumed responsibility for public safety in a city that now exceeds 275,000 residents and is considered one of the most significant municipalities in San Diego County, California, US.
Kennedy took the oath of office before David Bejarano, a veteran law enforcement officer who previously served as police chief in both San Diego and Chula Vista before retiring…