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Watertown’s First Female Police Chief | Albany News
Watertown just hit a major milestone: Cristin Lyon, a 20-year veteran of the force, is now the city’s first female police chief — a historic moment in a field where women make up just 16% of officers nationwide. Lyon, praised by both the mayor and fellow trailblazers, is already setting her sights on tackling homelessness, drugs, and violence through bold community engagement — from parades to local orgs — aiming to rebuild trust one neighborhood at a time. With Watertown also celebrating its first female firefighter last December, Lyon’s leadership signals a powerful new era for public…
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