Latina Deputy Chief Breaks Barriers in Stockton PD

0:00Stockton Police Department just dropped a milestone. They promoted Annabelle Morris as their first Latina deputy chief. This 26-year veteran started from the ground up, and now holds one of the top spots in the agency. She kicked off her career in a trainee program that covered her police academy costs, back when she was raising two young kids as a single mom. From there, she climbed to Sargent and Lieutenant, leading teams on aerial ops and crisis negotiations. Morris sees this as huge for representation, especially for Latinas and women in blue. She brings a unique view shaped by motherhood, stressing how diverse leaders make smarter calls on the job. Coming from first-generation Mexican roots in migrant housing, she credits her mom as her rock and tells young girls to grab mentors, speak up, and chase their dreams. That same trainee program lives on today, paving ways for fresh faces, including women, to join the force in lead tomorrow. Stay informed with California News Today, AI-powered updates.