Maria LaVita has been appointed as the first female chief of police for Revere and Suffolk County. Previously serving as the interim chief, she is recognized for her qualifications and commitment to community policing. LaVita emphasizes the need for modern training and practice in policing to meet community needs and aims to continue hiring diverse personnel. With 30 years of experience in the Revere police force, she aims to lead the department into the future effectively.
"Chief LaVita is the most qualified person to lead the Revere Police Department into the future," Mayor of Revere Patrick Keefe said in the release. "Today is a proud day for the city of Revere. I am confident in the ability of the Revere Police Department to serve our residents under Chief LaVita's leadership."
LaVita told Boston.com her appointment is "quite an honor" and it is "surreal" to be named chief in the town where she was "born and raised."
"We are continuing to hire women and other minorities so it's a great time to be given this position," she said.
"Policing is evolving every day to meet the needs of the community so I will be on top of every trend that I can and make sure that our training is in line with the community's needs," LaVita said.
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