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Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to
Sandra C. Brown upon Her Retirement
WHEREAS, Sandra Christine Brown served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a member of the Palo
Alto Police Department for 24 years and the field of Law Enforcement for over 29 years, first becoming a Santa
Clara County Sheriff Deputy in 1984, then a Police Officer for the City of Palo Alto in 1988, promoted to the
rank of Agent in 1999, rank of Sergeant 2003 and the rank of Lieutenant in 2008; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Brown has served as a Field Training Officer and Supervisor, Traffic Team member
and Supervisor, Detective, Crime Scene Investigator and team manager, School Resource Officer, Public
Information Officer and manager, Recruiting Officer, Police Academy TAC Officer, Bike Officer, Health and
Safety Team Officer and Community Relations Officer; and
WHEREAS, when serving as a Bike Officer and Health and Safety Team Officer, Lieutenant Brown was
instrumental in the Department's problem-solving and community policing approach to crime and quality of life
issues in the Downtown area, her creative and inventive collaboration with the business community, residents
and social service providers earned her respect and the distinguished nickname, and legendary San Jose
Mercury News headline, of "Downtown Sandra Brown"; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Brown's expertise and tenacity as a Crime Scene Investigator and compelling
testimony in court, has been instrumental in the prosecution and conviction of those who committed violent
crimes, sexual assaults, kidnappings, arsons and homicides; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Brown has been a leader, trainer and role model for the Department's commitment
to fair and impartial policing, facilitating and instructing training both locally and regionally to Police Officers,
police command staff, Police Chiefs and community leaders on racially biased policing; and
WHEREAS, LieuteIla1;lt Brown has received countless public and departmental commendations
distinguishing her professionalism, commitment to excellence, dedication to public service and the field of law
enforcement, giving unselfishly of her time and talent, Lieutenant BroVlfIl' s genuine care for people and passion
for youth is a hallmark of her career which she has pursued diligently with distinction, loyalty, integrity,
courtesy and an engaging sense of humor.