HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9232RESOLUTION 9232
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
MICHAEL DENSON UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Michael Denson served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens for 31 years,
beginning at the Water Quality Control Plant in 1980 and becoming an Officer with the Palo
Alto Police Department in 1991, promoting to the rank of Agent in 1998, the rank of Sergeant
in 2001, and finally the rank of Lieutenant in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Denson has served as the acting Captain of the Field Services
Division, the commander of the regional SWAT team, a Watch Commander, the manager of
the Field Training Program and the Traffic I Parking I Special Operations Division, the
manager of the Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team, the manager of the Special
Enforcement Detail, a patrol supervisor, the supervisor of the K-9 Program, the detective
sergeant of the Crimes Against Persons Bureau, a robbery I homicide detective, a Crime
Suppression Team detective, a Terrorism Liaison Officer, a Field Training Officer, and a
Designated Rifle Officer; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Denson served with particular distinction as a robbery I homicide
detective, where he solved every homicide that occurred during his tenure, including some of
the most high-profile murders in Palo Alto history, and demonstrated his investigative tenacity
by obtaining convictions in every single case; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Denson has pursued his career and duties diligently with
distinction, loyalty, courtesy and a sense of humor, and with a knack for recognizing the
hidden talents of his employees and placing them in positions to succeed; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto
hereby commends the outstanding public service spanning more than three decades of Michael
Denson and records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this
community, upon his retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 5, 2012
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD
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ABSENT:YEH
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II
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