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Chief Lester joined the Sacramento Police Department in 1994 as a dispatcher, became a community service officer in 1995 and a sworn officer in 1996. She has worked in Patrol, Traffic, Recruiting, Internal Affairs, Criminal Intelligence, and served as an Executive Lieutenant in the North Patrol Command. She has led the Contracts Services Division, Personnel and Fiscal Division, the Downtown Patrol Command, the Division of Outreach and Engagement and Police Services for the Sacramento City Unified School District. She also has overseen the Office of Specialized Services.

Chief Lester holds a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State University in government and international relations and a master’s degree from Mississippi State University in geosciences. Prior to joining the Sacramento Police Department, Lester, whose family has lived in Sacramento for multiple generations, served in the Army. She attended the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, Calif., where she became fluent in Russian, later serving as a military interpreter, combat medic and range master.

“I am humbled by this appointment and by the opportunity to serve our residents in this role,” Lester said. “I joined the Sacramento Police Department because of its reputation for community-based policing, and that spirit of community and collaboration has long been instilled in me. I look forward to continuing the ongoing work by the Sacramento Police Department to make our city a place where everyone feels safe, secure and protected.”

Read the Full Sacramento City Express article introducing Chief Katherine Lester.

Use the Online Reporting System to submit a police report immediately. If you would prefer to file your report in person, the public counter is available at both the Public Safety Center and the William J. Kinney Police Facility.