Sergeant Kaitlyn Garcia currently serves in the Major Crime Section for the Delta Police Department (DPD). Her previous experience with the DPD includes work as a patrol officer, where she became the primary field trainer for recruit constables on her shift; an undercover operator and drug expert; and a detective constable. Sgt. Garcia has received three deputy chief commendations for her command triangle roles in operations related to a large-scale drug project targeting a gang chapter. In 2022, Sgt. Garcia was provided the opportunity to become the acting sergeant for the Major Crime Section, where, within the first 60 days, she successfully navigated her first homicide investigation as both the sergeant and primary investigator. 

Sgt. Garcia is a trailblazer, advocate, and ally for diversity initiatives. Recently she cofounded the DPD's Proud Initiative, which provides an inclusive environment to support DPD’s 2SLGBTQ+ members, while increasing positive police connections with the Delta 2SLGBTQ+ community. 

A previous NCAA Division I athlete, Sgt. Garcia volunteers as a softball, baseball, and now soccer coach. Additionally, she is part of the British Columbia Women in Law Enforcement (BCWLE), where she serves as both a mentor and board executive for women in law enforcement. In 2022, she was approached to stand up DPD’s first formalized mentorship program, which she and her colleague designed and successfully implemented.  

Sgt. Garcia’s commitment to excellence makes her an exemplary employee and she has single-handily advanced equity and inclusiveness in the DPD by “coming out” publicly in uniform and through her work to build connections.  

“I have never lost sight of the importance of opening the door for those who will come behind me, and so I remain committed to doing the hard, sometimes uncomfortable, work.”