THE SAN RAMON POLICE DEPARTMENT achieved a milestone earlier this month when it swore in the first woman to head the department. Capt. Becky Chestnut was sworn in on Dec. 9 and began serving as chief on Dec. 15.
Chestnut distinguished herself through a combination of operational leadership, investigative experience and administrative management, according to the city’s announcement of its decision. It added that her background aligns with the department’s priorities around training, community and transparency.
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