Biography

Chief Abner's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1979. After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, she held assignments at Sybil Brand Institute for Women, West Hollywood Station, and Recruit Training Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1987, Chief Abner worked in a patrol assignment, as an investigator at Internal Affairs Bureau, and as the Commander's Aide at Professional Standards and Training Division. When she was promoted to Lieutenant in 1991, she worked at Pitchess Detention Center's East Facility, West Hollywood Station, Scientific Services Bureau, Internal Affairs Bureau, and Century Station. Upon her promotion to Captain in 1999, she oversaw the operations at Court Services East Bureau, and eventually assumed command of Temple Station. In 2003, Chief Abner was promoted to Commander and was assigned to the Office of the Sheriff overseeing the operations of the Sheriff's Office, Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau, Employee Support Services Bureau, and the Sheriff's Youth Foundation.

Chief Abner also serves as the Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run Director for Special Olympics, a position which maintains oversight of the efforts of over 200 law enforcement agencies to raise monies and awareness for Special Olympic athletes. Additionally, she is a Board Member and Executive Board Member for Special Olympics Southern California.

Chief Abner received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. She resides in Ventura County with her husband, Phil, a Lieutenant at Narcotics Bureau. They have two children, Sean, a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, and Danielle, 21, a college student. In her spare time, Chief Abner enjoys running, water skiing, camping, golfing and competing in Department athletic events.