Chief Kathy Lester

46th Chief of Police for the Sacramento Police Department.

[Chief Kathy Lester @SacPoliceChief]

I am honored to have been chosen as your new @SacPolice Chief. This is a great article from @TheCityofSac about my background that has prepared me to lead the department and serve the city that I love.

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[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

This past weekend, multiple illegal vehicle sideshows occurred throughout the City of Sacramento. Several vehicles involved were stopped, and through the coordinated efforts of officers on the ground and assisting agencies’ air and ground units, officers also pursued suspect vehicles that refused to stop when enforcement was attempted.

As a result, suspect vehicles were impounded, multiple citations were issued, and arrests were made for charges related to sideshow activity and vehicle pursuits.

Sideshow activity is illegal and poses serious dangers to participants, bystanders, and surrounding communities. It can also result in significant property damage and disrupt neighborhoods. These dangerous stunts put innocent drivers, pedestrians, and children at risk.

Sideshow activity will not be tolerated. SPD remains committed to proactive vehicle enforcement and will continue working to identify offenders and hold them accountable. Penalties may include fines, vehicle impoundment, and arrest.

What You Can Do:
- If you witness sideshow activity within the City of Sacramento, contact the Sacramento Police Department. Your report could save lives.
- Know that the thrill of illegal stunts isn’t worth the risk to yourself, your passengers, or the community.
- Stay safe, drive responsibly, and respect our neighborhoods.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Join our Public Safety Camera Network today! This growing program, launched last year, is aimed at enhancing community safety and increasing efficiency in investigations. Registrants’ information is confidential and only used for criminal investigations or emergencies. This program is completely voluntary and registration is free. For more information head over to https://t.co/OHV09HpetT or https://t.co/pWkAMtnbuw.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

The 2025 Polar Plunge was a huge success! Team SPD was proud to take the plunge and represent for a great cause. A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated, donated, and cheered us on—your support makes all the difference!

Events like this bring our community together for something bigger than ourselves, and we’re honored to be a part of it. Until next time… stay warm!

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

This week, we celebrated the retirement of two individuals who have dedicated decades of service to the Sacramento Police Department. Police Records Specialist II Victor Lum joined the department in October 1995, as a Community Service Officer where he worked in several units including Robbery and Burglary, Property Crimes, and Neighborhood Crimes. In 2012, Victor joined the Records Division where he is retiring from with over 29 years of service.

Custodian II Mark Gresham was first hired by the Sacramento Police Department in September 1997, and has worked for our department for over 27 years.

Thank you, Victor and Mark, for your unwavering dedication and commitment to both the department and city of Sacramento. We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Our Central and East area dayshift officers getting ready to face the rain this morning! @SacPoliceChief

[Lisa Kaplan, Councilmember @CM_LisaKaplan]

We are all #bettertogether. Proud to support the 26th Annual MLK, Jr. dinner that celebrates his legacy, life & values. We still have much work to do. @TheCityofSac #SacState #commUNITY #mlkday2025

[Rob Bonta @AGRobBonta]

We’ve established the Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force to combat all forms of human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of all people.

Today, we join forces with one shared pursuit: Putting a stop to this heinous crime and securing justice for survivors.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Today, we attended a news conference in South Sacramento to announce the new Sacramento Regional Human Trafficking Task Force (HTTF) in partnership with the Sacramento County DA’s Office, CA Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security Investigations. This regional partnership will strengthen our continued commitment to fighting against human trafficking by shedding light into this terrible crime, supporting survivors, holding traffickers accountable, and ending exploitation in our communities.
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[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Your South Sac graveyard officers getting ready to hit the streets! @SacPoliceChief @SacPDSouth

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

IT’S ALMOST TIME!!! Join us tomorrow at Hughes Stadium for the 51st annual Guns & Hoses charity football game (formerly known as Pig Bowl). This is the longest running charitable football game in the nation! Come out and watch your Law Hogs crush the Fire Dogs spirits again in this family-fun event!

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[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Today, our own Deputy Chief Green and Lieutenant Briggs met with students from the Sacramento State University Law Enforcement Candidate Scholars’ (LECS) Program @sacstate_lecs. They shared insights about our department, highlighted the amazing work our officers do in the community, and gave a peek into the exciting career opportunities in law enforcement.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Our officers have had a busy weekend. Here is just a glimpse of what they responded to and successfully handled on Saturday.

To receive notifications and see a summary of what we do in our community every day, follow our Daily Activity Log here: https://t.co/vtFraF2WMz

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[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Today, two members from our Honor Guard unit joined law enforcement from around the country to pay respects to @RSO Deputy Corlew, his family, friends, and co-workers. It’s with great sadness that we have to, but we are honored to stand with them in their time of grief. Rest in peace, Deputy Corlew.

@SacPoliceChief

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

We’ll never forget #281

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring message of unity, justice, and service.

At the Sacramento Police Department, we are committed to building a community where equality and respect are at the heart of all we do.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Congratulations to our very own Sgt. Mantell who recently completed the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI). This 8-month intensive course is designed to take students through an interdisciplinary analysis of management and leadership to enhance the skills of public safety supervisors and managers.

Congratulations Sgt. Mantell! @SacPoliceChief

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Your South Area swing-shift officers getting ready to hit the streets, dedicated to serving and protecting this great city. They had a special visit from our new Mayor who came by to meet and show some love to our officers.

If you find yourself in the South Sac area and see one of these officers, be sure to say hello!

#spd #service #protection #dedication #1849 #sacpd #police #fyp #sacpdrecruiting #joinsacpd @SacPoliceChief @SacPDSouth

[Chief Kathy Lester @SacPoliceChief]

Happy to speak out in support of Prop 36 with our community and law enforcement partners. Prop 36 holds criminals accountable with tougher penalties and helps people with drug addiction through mandatory treatment programs.

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

On behalf of Chief Lester and the Sacramento Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Corlew’s family, friends, and co-workers at the @RSO . Rest In Peace Deputy Corlew. @SacPoliceChief

[Sacramento Police Department @SacPolice]

Happy New Year, everyone! A heartfelt thank you to our community, as well as to all of our officers and professional staff who worked tirelessly on New Year's Eve to ensure everyone’s celebrations were both safe and enjoyable. We truly appreciate your continued commitment and dedication to safety.