McNerney names Stockton deputy police chief Woman of the Year

tate Sen. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, on Thursday honored Stockton Deputy Police Chief Anabel Morris as the 2026 Woman of the Year for Senate District 5.

Morris became the department’s first Latina deputy chief in history.

“Deputy Chief Morris is a true trailblazer, and it’s my great honor to name her as the 2026 Woman of the Year for Senate District 5,” McNerney said. “Deputy Chief Morris exemplifies the best of local law enforcement, working passionately throughout her impressive career to foster trust between the community and police, inspire local youth, and make Stockton safer.”

McNerney honored Morris at a reception at his district office in Stockton.

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