HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9661RESOLUTION 9661 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC
SERVICE TO DENNIS BURNS UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS,Police Chief Dennis Burns has conscientiously and professionally served the City
of Palo Alto and the Community for 35 years. Chief Burns rose through the ranks of Agent,
Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief of Police and Police Chief. Throughout his career
Chief Burns has held various specialty assignments, such as Patrol Watch Commander, Special
Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team Member, Investigations Sergeant, Personnel and Training
Coordinator, and Field Training Officer (FTO) Sergeant. Chief Burns was also appointed Interim
Fire Chief while continuing to lead the Police Department serving as Public Safety Director; and
WHEREAS, Chief Burns has investigated and supervised several notable cases, such as the Liu,
Galbraith, and Niebauer homicides, the Romel Reid serial rapist case, and participated in the search
for the suspect in the homicide of East Palo Alto Police Officer Richard May; and
WHEREAS, Chief Burns is an active member in various professional organizations, such as the
FBI National Academy Alumnae, California Police Chiefs Association, California Peace Officers
Association, and the Santa Clara County Police Chiefs Association. Chief Burns has participated in
countless regional training exercises, which include Urban Shield and Active Shooter; and
WHEREAS, Chief Burns has received nearly 100 commendations from citizens and other
agencies for his professionalism in assisting with and responding to calls for service. Chief Burns
has
selected award; and
WHEREAS, ,
which included Human Relations Commission representatives. Chief Burns developed and
implemented the Police Employee Wellness Program and was instrumental in
obtaining grant funding for the Mobile Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) vehicle. Chief Burns
has been a proponent of supporting mental health concerns in the community and county. Chief
Burns has collaborated with other County law enforcement and fire departments in developing a
multi-discipline active shooter incident protocol; and
WHEREAS, Chief Burns was appointed Chief of Police in 2009 at a challenging point in time
for the department and led the department exceptionally, with quiet strength and kindness, earning
the trust and respect of our community and deepening the bonds between public safety and our
community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Burns will be greatly missed.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto, hereby
gratefully records and extends i
appreciation to Police Chief Dennis Burns for 35 years of faithful and excellent service rendered to
the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 23, 2017
AYES: DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, HOLMAN, KNISS, KOU, SCHARFF, TANAKA,
WOLBACH
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney City Manager
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