Meet the new Los Altos Chief of Police

Chief Averiett assumed her position as Los Altos Police Chief on August 1st. Join us to meet and welcome Chief Averiett to our community. This meeting has changed to be a virtual Zoom Event

Averiett has more than 25 years of experience in policing and law enforcement. She most recently served as deputy chief for BART's Police Department, where she created and implemented the Progressive Policing and Community Engagement Bureau, aiding individuals within the BART system experiencing homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse.

She obtained her bachelor's degree in leadership and organizational studies from St. Mary's College. She is also a graduate of the Alameda County Leadership Academy and the Los Angeles Police Department Leadership Academy. Averiett currently serves on a number of organizations, including the California Association of Hostage Negotiators and Women Leaders in Law Enforcement.

"Chief Averiett has a proven record as a dynamic and respected leader in public safety," said City Manager Gabriel Engeland. "She joins Los Altos at a critical time and will advance, listen, and lead the discussion on community-oriented policing."

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