Schenita Stewart, Evanston's new police chief. Credit: City of Evanston

Submitted by The League of Women Voters Evanston

The League of Women Voters and the NAACP Evanston Branch will moderate a discussion with Police Chief Schenita Stewart via Zoom at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Chief Stewart will talk about her priorities and goals; getting guns off the street and out of the schools; recruiting, hiring and training for the desired staffing level; building good relations between the police and the community and much more.

Stewart grew up in Evanston and graduated from ETHS. She brings 23 years of law enforcement experience to Evanston, including 15 years in police leadership roles. She holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Chicago State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University. She is a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command and Executive Management Program.

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  1. So reassuring that our new Police Chief has inspired heightened morale among the force. I had no doubt!

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