Lost Hills Sheriff's Station Names New Captain

MALIBU, CA — Lt. Jennifer Seetoo on Tuesday was named Captain of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Lost Hills Station becoming the first permanent replacement for Chuck Becerra.

Becerra, who was controversially appointed in 2020, suddenly announced his resignation in February, according to The Acorn. Joseph Fender has since served as acting Captain.

Seetoo was recommended by the city managers for Malibu, Calabasas, Agoura hills and Westlake Village, which are all overseen by the Lost Hills Station, according to the city of Malibu.

Seetoo transferred to the Lost Hills Station in 2018 and was appointed acting captain shortly after. Seetoo was subsequently transferred to West Hollywood, which would become a key component of her 2020 lawsuit against Los Angeles County claiming Sheriff Alex Villanueva showed favoritism to male employees over their female counterparts.

Seetoo was widely recognized at the Lost Hills Station for her role with others in helping facilitate quick evacuations of residents during the Woolsey Fire, according to her court papers.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Patch reached out to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Lost Hills Station for comment.