Schenita Stewart makes Evanston history as the first permanent female police chief leading the department. She said to NBCChicago, “This is an unbelievable opportunity and I’m just honored to be the chief for the Evanston Police Department. I’m still taking it all in right now, but that’s why I’m still smiling.”
She says that her grandfather and her mother have been the biggest support in her 23-year career in law enforcement. “My mom os my best friend. She’s my biggest motivator. I couldn’t ask for a better mother. I don’t want to get emotional, but she’s absolutely wonderful.”
She wants to increase transparency, increase training, and rebuild trust and community engagement.
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