BOWIE, Md. — This Women's History Month is a big one for Captain Rachel Jefferson with the City of Bowie Police Department who will be stepping into a new role this weekend. She will officially become the third Deputy Chief of Police for the department as of March 24.
Jefferson has been serving as Acting Deputy Chief for the past seven months.
“After an exhaustive search, I am proud to select one of our own for the role of Deputy Chief of the Bowie Police Department,” Manager Alfred D. Lott said. “Captain Jefferson is a veteran leader with the experience and skills the role demands. She is detail oriented, innovative, and has a great track record for getting things done.”
Her resume shows she began her career in law enforcement with the Metropolitan Police Department in D.C. and transferred to the City of Bowie Police Department in 2008. She is the first woman to be promoted from Officer to Commander within the City of Bowie Police Department.
In her position as Captain, she oversaw the daily operations of the department and several projects such as the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit and Strategic Tactic and Response Team. She also served as Accreditation Manager for the CALEA accreditation process, a program that focuses on professional standards that provide the agency with best practices related to life, health, and safety procedures.
Jefferson attended Pennsylvania State University and the University of Maryland, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in human services with a concentration in counseling. She also graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff & Command program, which helps prepare experienced law enforcement professionals for success in senior command positions.
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