HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9208Resolution No. 9208
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to Douglas W. Keith
Upon His Retirement
WHEREAS, Douglas W. Keith served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a member of the Palo
Alto Police Department for over 27 years, becoming a full-time regular officer in July 1984, promoting to
the rank of Agent in August 1992, promoting to the rank of Sergeant in March 1996, and promoting to the
rank of Lieutenant in October 2002, and served as Acting Captain in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Keith has served as a Patrol Officer, Supervisor, and Watch Commander, a
Field Training Officer, Supervisor and Commander, a Crimes Against Persons Detective, an Internal Affairs
Team Manager, the first P APD Motor Officer following a 25 year break in the program, a Motor Instructor
and Driving Instructor, a Traffic Team Supervisor, a Hostage Negotiation Team member, a SWAT Team
Operator, Sniper, and Sniper Team Supervisor, and served on the first Regional Strike Team assisting East
Palo Alto Police Department, and spent four years as the Police Personnel and Training Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Keith proudly represented Palo Alto Police Department as a member of
graduating Class 233 of the prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Keith has received numerous public and departmental commendations and
awards distinguishing his professionalism and commitment to public service, and recognizing his hard work
and contributions to the field of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Keith has pursued his career and duties diligently with distinction, loyalty,
courtesy and a sense of humor, always mentoring and developing those who worked for and around him,
while inspiring officers of the Palo Alto Police Department for nearly three decades to do more, be more
and achieve more.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Douglas W. Keith and records its appreciation, as well as the
appreciation of the citizens of this community, upon his retirement.