HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9662RESOLUTION 9662 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC
SERVICE TO BOB BEACOM UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS,Bob Beacom has conscientiously and professionally served the City of Palo Alto
and served the Community for 27 years. Throughout his career he rose up through the ranks of
Agent, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain and served as Acting Assistant Chief of Police for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom spent his time at the City working in the Police
Department in various positions and specialty assignments, such as Field Training Officer,
Detective, Special Operations Sergeant, Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction (STAR) Team
member, and SWAT Team Commander. Assistant Chief Beacom has also been responsible for the
oversight of the Animal Services Division; and
WHEREAS,Assistant Chief Beacom was instrumental in the SWAT Team participation in
Urban Shield Regional Training Exercises and the regional coordination of Super Bowl 50. During
his career, Assistant Chief Beacom coordinated or investigated major investigations such as the
Hsiao, Schipse and Lacy homicides, the Blanks kidnap/sexual assault case, the arrest of serial rapist
Romel Reid and also assisted with the suspect search in the East Palo Alto Officer Richard May
homicide; and
WHEREAS,Assistant Chief Beacom has coordinated several large scale events within the City,
such as the Black and White Ball, Sleigh Rides and Snowmen, Tour of California, and various
dignitary visits. Assistant Chief Beacom has received numerous commendations relating to these
events, and a number of other commendations for his professionalism and investigative expertise;
and
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Beacom worked with Menlo Park and East Palo Alto in the
coordination of the Tri-City Gun Back program. Assistant Chief Beacom has been a supporter and
gym upgrades, ensuring that
employees have the most effective exercise equipment to maintain employee health. Assistant Chief
Beacom attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia and is an active member of the California
Peace Officers Association, California Police Chiefs Association, and the National Tactical Officers
Association.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
records and extends its sincere appreciation and acknowledges the appreciation to
Assistant Police Chief Bob Beacom for 27 years of faithful and excellent service 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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